What is PTU on a Ford Flex?

What is PTU on a Ford Flex?

Power Transfer Units (PTUs) The PTU is an all-wheel drive (AWD) transfer case used in cars and sport utility vehicles. It allows for power to all four wheels either part time or full time, and also varies how much power goes to the front and rear by specific driving conditions.

What is PTU leak?

Problem Description A leaking axle shaft seal and / or PTU cover seal can cause transmission (red) or Power Transfer Unit (PTU) (brown) fluid leaks at the axle area. The axle shaft seal and / or PTU cover seal may be leaking and should be replaced as required.

Is there a problem with the PTU in the Ford Flex?

There has been a TSB out regarding PTU problems in the Flex and several other Ford models (Edge, etc.) since 2009. But the vast majority of the PTU failures (and what’s covered in the TSB) are related to leaking transmission fluid through the halfshaft seal. That problem was pretty well resolved after the 2010 MY.

What was the PTU power transfer unit failure?

“Customer states Transfer Case Fluid is leaking. Verified leak, found pushing out thru vent, removed plug and found heavy amounts of metal fragments on magnet, indicating internal failure of Power Take Off Unit, or Power Transfer Unit.” They replaced the PTU and charged me $1485.57. Meagan from Ford Service is looking into it.

What causes a PTU to fail in a car?

But the vast majority of the PTU failures (and what’s covered in the TSB) are related to leaking transmission fluid through the halfshaft seal. That problem was pretty well resolved after the 2010 MY.

How much does it cost to repair a Ford PTU?

Thanks to Meagan and Earl at Ford Service, Ford is going to pay for 50% of the cost of the repair, or about $742 and change. mlachap wrote: Thanks to Meagan and Earl at Ford Service, Ford is going to pay for 50% of the cost of the repair, or about $742 and change. I know it is not free but i am sure it helps.