Tightanium Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 None of those vehicles, engines or transmissions are currently in production. There are some problems (water pump on the 3.5, tss/oss sensors on the 6F50 trans, PTUs) but nothing like those older problems and I don't think current Jeeps are that much better. But I guess the grass is always greener.... Well you can't say he didn't give Ford a chance. I personally would have never even considered owning any of those cars. I think all manufacturers learn from their mistakes and redesign things to make them better. Hopefully they made my 2016 with a better PTU and water pump then a 2010. Jeep isn't even on my list of possible cars to buy. But I have some friends that have mega miles on theirs. But they weren't trouble free either. I'm on my seventh Ford and haven't had a single issue I'd really complain about. But I get rid of them around 130 to 150 k miles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted July 29, 2017 Report Share Posted July 29, 2017 They even refill the PTU through the drain plug by using a syringe. Let's see now, the drain plug is located on the bottom of the PTU, the syringe squirts the lube up into the unit, what keeps it in before you close the drain plug? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgyoungs Posted November 7, 2018 Report Share Posted November 7, 2018 Are the years known that impacts this Ford Edge PTU issue? I have been test driving them and was planning on purchasing. Is 2015 or 2016 onward safe?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted November 7, 2018 Report Share Posted November 7, 2018 Don't know yet, not enough miles to have an objective evaluation. But a few units here and there have failed early on, I suppose it is bound to happen. BUT they have increased fluid capacities in the Gen 2+ PTUs, so that should help significantly over time. Plus the Gen 2+ PTUs all have drain plugs, silently added by Ford. So maintenance is still required, but should be able to get a lot better life out of them now than ever before. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omar302 Posted November 7, 2018 Report Share Posted November 7, 2018 1 hour ago, WWWPerfA_ZN0W said: BUT they have increased fluid capacities in the Gen 2+ PTUs, so that should help significantly over time. I didn't know that. Thanks for the info, just checked the owners manuals of the 2011 & 2016 the fluid capacity doubled, from 0.35 ml to 0.7 ml. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 7, 2018 Report Share Posted November 7, 2018 1 hour ago, omar302 said: I didn't know that. Thanks for the info, just checked the owners manuals of the 2011 & 2016 the fluid capacity doubled, from 0.35 ml to 0.7 ml. I think you meant 0.35 L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omar302 Posted November 7, 2018 Report Share Posted November 7, 2018 Yep. 0.35 L to 0.7 L. Silly mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1004ron Posted November 7, 2018 Report Share Posted November 7, 2018 (edited) On 7/23/2017 at 10:04 AM, macbwt said: They even refill the PTU through the drain plug by using a syringe. On 7/29/2017 at 1:24 PM, enigma-2 said: Let's see now, the drain plug is located on the bottom of the PTU, the syringe squirts the lube up into the unit, what keeps it in before you close the drain plug? It's been a while, but I'm also intrigued and keen to hear how they accomplish that. Edited November 7, 2018 by 1004ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 7, 2018 Report Share Posted November 7, 2018 1 hour ago, 1004ron said: It's been a while, but I'm also intrigued and keen to hear how they accomplish that. It's pretty simple, you just turn the vehicle upside down. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted November 7, 2018 Report Share Posted November 7, 2018 typically, the vent is extended into the engine bay, makes it easy. you refill the amount you need to while keeping the cap off the extension tube. then quickly close up the drain plug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1004ron Posted November 7, 2018 Report Share Posted November 7, 2018 1 hour ago, WWWPerfA_ZN0W said: typically, the vent is extended into the engine bay, makes it easy. you refill the amount you need to while keeping the cap off the extension tube. then quickly close up the drain plug. You need to post a tutorial with video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted November 7, 2018 Report Share Posted November 7, 2018 If I had a setup like that, I would. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flymore Posted March 8, 2019 Report Share Posted March 8, 2019 (edited) On 11/7/2018 at 2:45 PM, 1004ron said: It's been a while, but I'm also intrigued and keen to hear how they accomplish that. On 7/29/2017 at 1:24 PM, enigma-2 said: Let's see now, the drain plug is located on the bottom of the PTU, the syringe squirts the lube up into the unit, what keeps it in before you close the drain plug? Saw this done to an Audi AWD on the Wheeler Dealers show with the car up on a lift. What he did was after the fluid was drained completely, pushed the syringe tight up against the drain plug and filled. Holding the syringe tight prevents spillage. Once filled he held the syringe tight with his right hand and the drain plug in his left. With a smooth motion, holding the drain plug up near the hole/syringe, pulled the syringe out and quickly moved the drain plug into it's place. Then just tightened up the plug. Edited March 8, 2019 by flymore 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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