ZZOOGG Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 Rolled over 40,000 miles yesterday so I decided to change several fluids. Used Royal Purple 5w30 for the engine (5.7 quarts) with a Motorcraft filter, and Royal Purple 75/140 for the PTU. Been using R P for a long time and like it. For the transmission fluid I used Motorcraft LV atf. I had the front jacked up so it only drained 3.75 quarts, so that’s exactly what I put back in. The vehicle and the atf had been in the garage for a few days so the fluids In and out were the same temperature. The fluid was not real black and had a slight red tint still. Surprised. Pretty easy job. I do it again at the next couple of oil changes. The PTU was a real pain. I loosened the fill plug first to insure I could put fluid back in, then drained the unit. Both plugs were tight as hell. I filled it using a small hand pump I had bought on amazon and it worked swell. The big surprise was that it only took less than 1/2 a quart. I kept pumping it in but it came running back out. Ugh. Then I looked in the owner’s manual which said .35L for the 2.0 turbo. So, I guess I’m good but what a pain. There was a glob of goo on the drain plug magnet but no solid chunks. The fluid was not really too bad...dirty but not gooey like others have said. I expected worse. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normkol Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 Thanks for the write up. I have 30k on my 2016 2.0L, and this looks like what I will be doing this spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engr146 Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 After reading about ptu issues and fluid no longer being lifetime ,I need an updated maintenance schedule, what about airbag recalls,has anyone done this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onyxbfly Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Engr146 said: After reading about ptu issues and fluid no longer being lifetime ,I need an updated maintenance schedule, what about airbag recalls,has anyone done this? I would aim for once a year or no more than 15-20k miles depending on your driving habits. I would change the PTU and RDU while shes in the air. I'd also suggest draining and filling your transmission fluid and coolant while shes in the air. If you're local to MD,VA,DE are check out JnCPerFormance. They will do right by you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engr146 Posted February 22, 2020 Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 (edited) Last year I changed coolant and trans fluid at ford,I am scheduling air bag recal replacement and having both PTU and rear diff done along with my normal every 3000 mile oil change ,motor raft fluids only. Edited February 22, 2020 by Engr146 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4Gary Posted February 26, 2020 Report Share Posted February 26, 2020 On 2/3/2020 at 7:48 PM, ZZOOGG said: The PTU was a real pain. I loosened the fill plug first to insure I could put fluid back in, then drained the unit. Both plugs were tight as hell. The PTU has a drain plug? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engr146 Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 Ford wants $250 to change PTU and rear end gear oil/fluid ,appoiment on Wednesday morning .also air bag recall being done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgetjq Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Engr146 said: Ford wants $250 to change PTU and rear end gear oil/fluid ,appoiment on Wednesday morning . At that price it sounds like they were hoping you'd say 'I'll just do it myself." If you aren't able to do it yourself, check with a transmission shop or independent mechanic. With a lift it's a half hour job max plus a quart and a half of lube (give or take). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1004ron Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 On 2/26/2020 at 5:43 PM, F4Gary said: The PTU has a drain plug? Mine sure does, and a few other M/Y as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgetjq Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 On 2/26/2020 at 3:43 PM, F4Gary said: The PTU has a drain plug? '16 and later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted March 1, 2020 Report Share Posted March 1, 2020 On 2/26/2020 at 5:43 PM, F4Gary said: The PTU has a drain plug? 2015+ Edge, 2016-2018 MKX, yes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engr146 Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 (edited) I have 42,000 points from buying my new edge,I will use them on the 07 edge PTU /RDU PM service.I asked for a ballpark price and ford quoted $250 Edited March 2, 2020 by Engr146 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14AWD3.5 Posted January 2, 2021 Report Share Posted January 2, 2021 Late reading and replying but on my 14’ Edge the Firestone charge for the PTU and the RDU services was $230 total. I’ll never need to do the RDU again but obviously the PTU needs more frequent services than once every 70K... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 For reference my local Ford dealer charges approx $80 for the PTU and $60 for the rear axle. (2009 MKX) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySki Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 Been trying to change the transmission fluid on our 2018 Edge 3.5 AWD. There's no dipstick and the manual does not provide the quality of transmission fluid. Even took the car to some quick service people and no one would even do the fluid change without a Dip Stick. Does anyone have a source for a 3.5L Dip Stick. And any source for the fluid qty? thanks Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 you can find capacities & specs here https://www.mactgarage.com/gen-2-ford-edge-capacities-and-spec The 2.0 is the only one without a dipstick. It is somewhat hidden by the intake on the other 2. Starting pg 269 in the owners manual https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u4qXpNzk-A_ViSu16WEItOr9y4VlwA-E/view?usp=sharing btw, worth bookmarking owner.ford.com for more handy info and coupons etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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