Ford Edge Transmission Leak from Bell Housing - Tie Rod End - Smart Key Programming - Evap Leak

This 2014 Ford Edge has ATF leaking from the bell housing. We pull the transmission to replace the torque converter and seal, as well as the PTU compression seal. It also has an evap leak from the capless filler neck, a tail light out, and we will use a new scan tool to program a smart key.
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[@heartattackjack9349]

Single use hardware? Great. I thought I was hating on my Ford for how they made the rotors, and how they rust so easily, but now they make disposable hardware? Just how cheap is the crap they make their cars with? Old Ford? Not bad. F150's had really good fuel mileage. New Ford? Ugh. Maybe time to go back to horse and buggies.

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

I really like how the exhaust hanger tool works.

[@matts6foot851]

Smart putting a tool list on description. Thanks for your work.

[@thomasjames8246]

What air hammer is that? How do you like it?

[@Melicoy]

Always have issues with ford. Garbage

[@chrisfreemesser5707]

Comes for the automotive education, stays for the snarky comments and dry wit. Best channel ever

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Yep! Gotta be listening or you'll miss the snarky wit!

[@willb3018]

I come for the snarky comments. Automotive education is a bonus. 😉

[@graken22]

Yep and using that s hook and pry bar was brilliant!

[@rimmersbryggeri]

@@graken22 Almost as if it was special tool. Wes has alot of the right ones and knows how to use them.

[@GilmoreLion]

Careful with that emergency funnel at 37:50! Didn't they tell you that you'd go blind doing that too much?😄

[@mattbrown3400]

" better buy $600 worth of new bolts......ya.. were definitely going to do that.......".🤓 ... SAME HERE WES! SAME HERE

[@brandonheckathorn3270]

Any time a transmission install goes easy for me I've glanced over and noticed the converter still sitting on the workbench

[@WatchWesWork]

That's a bad day!

[@LinuxJedi]

🤣🤣🤣

[@aterack833]

Oh god, I didn’t even realize it was possible to do that

[@stevenmoss9836]

😅🤣😂

[@Me-zo8yc]

😂😂😂😂

[@giggiddy]

Dude, that bit with Max asking for donations with the sad music playing.... laughed my azz off. Thanks, I needed that.

[@tonymannion5743]

Sooooo funny, Max has got the "poor me" look down, hiding well the fact he's spoilt rotten! And he deserves it!

[@user-jq2yw5no1g]

FYI my favorite part: dog looking sad during short plea for poor animals with sad violin music. Genius

[@beboboymann3823]

There is a huge difference between you as a talented professional who looks at each stage of the repair in an analytical fashion and as a challenge and me the guy who is watching looking at each stage of the process thinking what a pain in the ass. Thankful there are talented people out there like you.

[@danmiller6880]

Seconded.

[@osrr6422]

45 minutes of Wes first thing in the morning? Heck yea.

[@arlocaines6056]

I completely agree

[@imouse3246]

Who says you can get too much of a good thing?

[@JPRD2379]

the Max segment was precious ,he was so convincing and lovable !

[@cullenmiller8170]

I guess he was on board after Wes mentioned cheese burger, but looked really sad when he realized it was only half of one. 😂😂

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

How much a day? Was that a Starbucks coffee or convenience store coffee? LoL 🤣😆

[@usethenoodle]

Lets start him a Go Fund Me or put him on Patrion! I'm in.

[@stxrynn]

When you get safety comments, I think of this: I had a car seat when I was little, it was built like a high chair with vinyl cushions and belt, steering wheel with a horn, just hooked over the front seat. I rode on the back shelf of the 65 Wildcat on trips. When dad and I worked on stuff, we washed our hands with burnt (used) motor oil. Then, we rinsed off with gasoline. That gas was orange. It had tetra-ethyl lead in it as a knock preventative. Smelled like death, and cut oil like a hot knife. Ever wash your hair with gas to get transmission fluid out of it?? Yeah, no fun at atll. And safety glasses were those big soft vinyl googles that fell off when you moved, so we never used them. We mixed poisons like chlorodane and malathion in buckets and applied them with a cut down paper oil can. We burned our trash and poured used oil along the fence line to control weed, ants, and also down the slope near the ditch to keep erosion down. When I finished off a donut from the passenger seat of the 74 Ford, I started using seat belts religiously. Not because I was told to, but because it kept me behind the wheel when I was practicing J turns, power slides and donuts. Those safety babies would have exploded shortly after birth in the 60's.....

[@woodhonky3890]

I was doing brake jobs on the family cars in 1974 at the age of 14. I'd clean all the old brake dust out of the drum brakes with anything I had - paint brushes, wire brushes, blowing on it real hard with my mouth. I swear sometimes afterwards I'd pick asbestos boogers. True story. I'm 61 and mostly OK (nothing asbestos related-just hard miles)

[@stxrynn]

@@woodhonky3890 You know it! We stacked hay under the barn at the neighbor's. I'd blow dirt out of my nose for a week after that job. Remember looking the mirror and seeing a black dust all over your upper lip and nostrils after doing the brakes? First time I used brake clean, I was thinking how cool it was I didn't have to splash gas on everything. The past is a different country. We did everything by old rules there.

[@Paramount531]

My wife is horrified that I occasionally wash my hair with Simple Green to remove oil or other contaminants. Sometimes you have to use the tools that are available to you.

[@tomtheplummer7322]

Thank goodness ya can still fix a tail light with a bulb and don’t need to replace a bunch of computers and electronics👍🏻

[@chubbysumo2230]

if this was a year newer, it would be LEDs, and you replace the entire assembly.

[@caseyhill3915]

Man it would have been so cool if after the garbage truck honked it all of a sudden burst into flames and slowly rolled out of frame. Knowing Wes he would have just made a funny comment and continued on.😁

[@mrswes]

🤣

[@vincebrown5158]

Too funny…see it slowly rolling into the corn field.

[@beno2662]

😂👌

[@timhendley1950]

Haha, I laughed too hard thinking about that happening 🤣 😂

[@dwitcraft]

Fear not, it's almost plow truck season! I've hit Costco to stock up on popcorn! No luck on the Kroil flavor....

[@ricardopereira771]

The longer videos are always my favorites... That sticker about pro skills vs normal people skills is cool 😎

[@bigchew3149]

yea i agree !

[@tekvax01]

(21:30) You need Sarah McLachlan's “In The Arms of An Angel” playing during the "Can max haz cheeseburger PSA!"

[@danmiller6880]

Thanks for keeping it family friendly at 37:50, Wes. I spontaneously laughed so hard that the cat flew off my lap, startled, annoyed.

[@StaleEHuse]

More people should appreciate the beauty of watching a professional mechanic at work 🤘

[@zakksrage]

Professional home owner

[@JohnWatkinsUK]

38:06

[@StaleEHuse]

@@JohnWatkinsUK Any good mechanic knows everything about "the good ol'e in 'n out"

[@infocpctrainer]

wish he was here in UK, I'd be in line

[@dwitcraft]

I thought he was just a comedian....

[@snidelywhiplash285]

I can appreciate your sense of humor. I don't think Max did though...

[@parteibonza]

Hah Wes I knew as soon as you waved that was the truck you worked on! So cool when people appreciate your hard work!

[@bill3641]

900W , priceless . Reminds me of going into the welding shop as a kid and asking for some "I I09" 1/8" rod . The guy just smiled and handed it to me . Great video .

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Funny!

[@janetyeoman1544]

Similar to neighbor saying they had a Pontiac Gooole. I suggested 6000LE. Just helping out a new Canadian. 🇨🇦

[@mhfuzzball]

900W is that really good Australian brand, right?

[@mdouglaswray]

LOVE the interlude with Max, esp the music. I misted up. Another productive day in Wes' shop! Thanks for letting us watch.

[@scruffy6151]

Love the humor it never gets old. Well done on the repairs.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

'Twas, 'twasnt it!

[@rustynail4676]

The last guy using air tools on KZbin. Love it. Makes a shop sound like it should.

[@WatchWesWork]

I'm a hold out.

[@rustlebruxz0013]

Besides your videos being interesting, I think your camera work and photography skills need praise. This video is particular, everything is in sharp focus and very well lighted (except for the key reprogram). From a visual point of view, you are the 'class act' among your peers (that I follow.)

[@tomjoad1363]

Yeah it's like a Edd China Workshop video, but with greasy and oily hands. ^^

[@hotzyglock]

Wes, I rarely place comments but wanted to let you know that I enjoy your sarcastic, which does include occasional sophomoric quips, and intelligent approach to your craft. Love your work.

[@davidyates748]

I got the feeling that the capless fuel filler "repair" segment should have been pixelated! Thanks for the video Wes, I found it highly enjoyable.

[@jasonmorales1846]

All those people that cried about you not wearing a seat belt probably never grew up without using one and hey we survived!!!Nice video as always.

[@markcollins457]

That special fuel line tool is required by Ford to keep Diy's out of the repair buisness, and dealerships running in the black. Thanks to guys like you we have options!😊

[@virtuestreams2616]

Poor Max, he’s as neglected as my mutt who also dislikes rain. 😂🤣😂🔧🧰❤️. Excellent videography today, and the fortuitous appearance of the trash truck honking while passing by was fantastic!

[@BobPegram]

I missed the trash truck honking! Must be because Wes gives him so much to haul away!

[@stanburton6224]

I'm glad you are wearing EarPro. Most mechanics dont. Most mechanics go deaf too.

[@oneoldmansgarage7880]

Yep, I'm 62 and I can't even hear bearing noises and such. Wish I had worn ear protection.

[@hithere7382]

@@oneoldmansgarage7880 You could use a dog to help with bearing noises and such.

[@sterlingyoung88]

I admire you’re videos as much as Andrew Camarata’s y’all don’t talk much and explain when needed.

[@leeharris3061]

AC has over a million subs..i think Wes deserves a million subs too!! 👍

[@markstevens7190]

He will one day I'm sure.

[@erik_dk842]

Wes doesn't break stuff using stupid brute force like Andrew Camarata does

[@K3NnY_G]

Ford. "Re-use the gaskets, but don't re-use the fasteners." Wes this video is great quality, hot off viewing your most recent upload, just gotta say you've never not been progressing; but you've also just always sought the best you could manage; and it shows. Thanks for all the awesome content you've shared over the years.

[@briandrew8684]

Another great video Wes, Max really deserves a whole cheeseburger 🍔. Keep up the great work

[@dougs6460]

then Wes wouldn't get any!

[@MolsonPeanut]

Thankfully this was posted, I was just about to get off the couch and start being productive for the day

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Yep, saved by *WWW!*

[@jerryb1234]

Poor Wes!, he's just having way too much fun with the lube and "funnel" thing, the lovely assistant must really be shirking her duties, lol, great video guys, thanks for sharing.

[@robertralston852]

Wes: Love the long videos. Keep them coming. You are a very articulate mechanic/technician and even though I don't know much about the auto repair business I enjoy hearing you explain what you are doing . Thanks for WATCH WES WORK !!!!! Best Regards, Pat

[@cobramike13bravo63]

Fell asleep watching the repair and woke up around 38 minutes in, wasn't sure if I was still on you tube or another service I watch.

[@thelazyfishkeeper2730]

remember when you needed a new key, just went to the hardware store. 5 min. and $2 later your on your way. any way i'm so glad we had this time together, just to have laugh and fix a car stay well

[@curban0520]

Oh yeah! the best way to start the weekend is with a WWW or SMA video. Thanks Wes!

[@sjn7220]

I nominate Max for best supporting actor in a documentary.

[@Wrenchen-with-Darren]

After your comment, "For less than a dollar a day..." I am committed to be a lifetime subscriber. 👍

[@rl3898]

Love your pointed and accurate disgust of Ford engineering !! Great work and video too.

[@marcryvon]

Work on ANY late Chrysler stuff. 😱 You'll forgive some of the Ford or VW quirks real fast ! 🙄

[@GrandPrix46]

I like watching these kinds of videos because they make me appreciate the simplicity of my '01 2500HD that much more.

[@randr10]

I've done quite a bit of work on my Flex. I've had both the transmission and engine in and out of it and I've reused all the fasteners. They all took the factory spec torque without yielding and I've been running it for about 60k miles since it was last apart. Only problem I've had since then is the intermediate shaft decoupled from the CV axle somehow and twisted the splines. Had to replace both. I did have a tune on the turbo engine and it was supposedly making over 400hp, so that might be why that axle got tweaked. That pig ran a high 13 second 1/4 mile with that tune lol.

[@bobdufresne6294]

Went back and watched your “new shop intro” from 2 years ago. At the end you waxed poetic about approaching 10,000 subscribers and maybe someday hitting 20k. 🤣 I’m happy for your success both on KZbin AND in your shop! You’ve got me as a regular viewer.

[@btomlin5764]

Nice to see the owner of that car still has quite the CD collection. Lol. Great video as always Wes!

[@ubertalldude]

You cracked me up with sad music bit about Max. His face is so emotive and he just looks so SAD when it’s raining!

[@tomjoad1363]

Can we send him some dry dog food?

[@robertgrauman8602]

I think the Mechanic skills/People skills sticker should be a shirt. I'd buy that in a heartbeat.

[@schwartzenheimer1]

Thanks for blurring at least the initial penetrations of the filler neck molestation tool. My cat is shy...

[@karencary3312]

You helped me understand the new ignition key set up. Before you, I thought it worked by magic.

[@djosbun]

Torque converters give me bad dreams. Specifically, the 2007 Subaru Tribeca head gasket job I did a few years ago. Subaru has a special tool that locks the converter to the transmission when pulling the engine. I figured I wouldn't need it. Wrong! When pulling the engine the torque converter came out slightly (it's a large, heavy converter). Re-seating the converter was a nightmare since it has three separate splines to seat on. The first two 'levels' were fine, getting that third and final seat was very, very difficult. I took it off and rotated too many times to count until I was successful. Wasn't a good day!

[@WatchWesWork]

Yes sir. That's how it goes!

[@TJForehand]

As soon as I saw that white truck drive behind you in the opening I got a big grin on my face. I was like, "Well look who it is!"

[@captnsquid8151]

Look every one! Watch Wes Work is wearing his seat belt. Such a pillar to automotive Safety. Good On Yeah Wes..

[@ronaldheit196]

Great job Wes. You're definitely a very well trained and equiped mechanic. I definitely enjoy watching your vids. Even when you forget a tool where it's not supposed to be.

[@docpalazola491]

Another informative video, Wes. Thank you.

[@WiscoLad]

Max's scene with the sad music cracked me up. 😆 Nice to see the longer videos as well.

[@davehine724]

I only clicked the "like" button AFTER I knew you put your seatbelt on!!!

[@shackman1306]

Thanks again Wes. It's amazing how hard the manufacturers work to complicate the simplest things. Have a great day.

[@atrahasis3899]

Thumbs up for: Hitting record button for recording 9000W Impoverished dog Hufflepuff standard thread direction workshop. Adult fuel filler action

[@mrswes]

Thankfully I have a Hufflepuff watch band on my left wrist to remind me which way is left!

[@LumpyFPV]

The best part of my week is seeing that triple W bolt head pop up in my notifications. 😍♥️👑

[@HFG]

Having the right tools makes all the difference.

[@leslierhodes5467]

Well done Wes A pleasure to watch you work thank you for your entertainment

[@davidschley9239]

Watching Wes is enjoyable

[@markopolo945]

Wes, you are amazing! Love watching you work!

[@geion54]

Great quality of video Wes sharp and clear.

[@garybrady9531]

another job well done Wes

[@uther10]

Thank you for the vid Wes. Great work and thanks for the tip on hitting the record button!

[@vicious0005]

I didn’t know that exhaust hanger remover tool existed. That would have saved me knuckle skin. So satisfying watch it work

[@999torino]

Well, you just made OTC a few shekels. I had never seen a tool to pull down on a control arm like that, I paused the video, found it on Amazon, bought it, then happily😀 went back to your video.

[@WatchWesWork]

There was a link in the pinned comment.

[@999torino]

@@WatchWesWork Ah, I only read your description of your video which had info on the X100 and nothing else. Next time I will check out your pinned comment as well.

[@louisnemick1939]

I just want to take time to thank you for all you do to make this videos.

[@jockodog2009]

Watching your videos is truly a pleasure and an education from a pro. I watched your entire series on your Clark forklift, even though I'll likely never have a need for one. Great stuff. Max is a good observer. Keep up the good work! You're now sharing my YT time with SMA, so that's gotta be good. All the best.

[@daviddamico4288]

Great work Wes I always love to get new tools

[@viatronmac]

That filler neck action has left me needing a smoke!

[@oldguy4833]

There's Wes patience and skill and the jobs done - love it when a job comes together - great video!!

[@jdmccorful]

Wes, you is best! Love your humor, says alot about your attitudes around work. Thanks for the look.

[@24710635]

Loving your videos here in England, keep them coming.

[@marinusweeda4974]

Never a boring moment in all your videos. Thank you very must!!!

[@jaketapeworm5266]

Who knew you could learn about programming keys and the birds and the bees on one video

[@woodhonky3890]

oooh ahhhh

[@mikeaho4143]

Nice complete vid Wes. Thanks for sharing. A job I won’t feel to uncomfortable to tackle.

[@corydriver7634]

Really bad attempt at the MOOG-900W humor but I enjoyed the video just the same. I think your lovely assistant saved the day.

[@Charles-in5xg]

outstanding job on the camera angles for this vid. well done.

[@satin227]

43:18 I work in a shop and I still have to remind people I work with that even the manufacturer of the battery we carry has a whole website page dedicated to dispelling the battery on the floor myth but they won't wipe down the top of a very dirty battery which is clearly creating contact/resistance between the post.

[@rickt4552]

Pure genius....what a delight to observe learn and enjoy a true professional ....

[@butler386]

So many problems and so few miles. The crap we get these days for huge price tags. Looked like a lot of work to me but you have a big brain and memory. Thank goodness for all your shop toys you have at the shop. Thanks for the video's.

[@2121thomas21]

This is one of your best videos yet.

[@andyrobinson339]

Glad to see Max made another video and had a segment with you in it. Very impressed with your use of the graduated cylinder to measure the oil. Brought me right back to 7th grade science class!

[@grimreaper3620]

I enjoy your channel. I wish there was a mechanic like you in my area.👍🇨🇦

[@adamhogeland8033]

Love your content and you are very knowledgeable about what all you do for various applications of your project videos

[@hazegoodman6666]

As always simply the best michanic everrrrr

[@bostedtap8399]

Great insight into the problems of a mechanic, plus some unique Wes humour 👌. Mrs Wes to to the rescue, again lol. Nice job, thanks for sharing 👍. Best regards from the UK.

[@boblinda1738]

I suspect the customer will be eternally grateful for the fine job you did on their car and the expertise you demonstrated, on and off camera, working on the Edge. I was most surprised to see so little rust given the car is seven years old, unless it came from an area where little salt is used. In my opinion, for whatever it's worth, you have demonstrated you are fully capable of working on almost every mechanical piece of equipment. I envy you. Always fun and educational watching your channel. Thank you.

[@ginobragoli1448]

Nice one Wes, as always its a pleasure watching someone who really knows their stuff and takes pride in their work.

[@Super52889]

Another amazing job you are a very talented and great mechanic

[@Doktoreq]

37:52 That's what you mean by violate. And now I can't stop laughing.

[@CrazyPetez]

I really enjoyed this video because I used to own a nicely loaded 2014 Edge Limited. I sold it at about 20K miles when I bought a 2019 Edge ST.

[@kerrygleeson4409]

Alway great viewing Wes thanks for sharing 👍

[@jimcrichton8028]

one of the most interesting sites on u tube, well done Wes

[@bentaylor8342]

Another great one wes!

[@scrappinbig2239]

Nice job on fixing the leaking transmission seal on the newer vehicle ! I was wondering with that being a much newer vehicle and as few miles you said was on it you would think that there was some warranty still left on the vehicle. Anyway , at least you had the specialty tools needed to do the job . Nice job and looking forward to your next video !

[@Robertrls01]

Love the videos, Keep up the great work, keeping america running