2020+ AWD Ford Escape: Power Transfer Unit Service Procedure

[@FordTechMakuloco]

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[@cleotustcornpone9979]

Does this same procedure apply to 2019 Ecosport 4wd?

[@ALEX173446]

Would the 2020+ ford edge use the same ptu or is it different?

[@andrewb6603]

Before removing drain plug always make sure you can get the fill plug out first.

[@markk3652]

True signature of a professional, no evidence that he was ever there!! No oily mess underneath, no burning smell of spilled oil, everything put back in place as it was before the repair was done. This is why I trust this guy with my truck.

[@advorsky1]

My son had his transmission serviced by you yesterday and I feel great because he’s up in IL working and I’m glad you were there to do this for him because you’re damn good at what you do and especially as a Ford Master Technician there aren’t many I trust but you sir did an amazing job for him and he said his ten speed shifts like it was new again! Thank you for taking care of him and doing such a great job! If you live in IL close to this shop and you own a Ford or a Lincoln this is the ONLY shop I’d trust to work on your Truck or Car!!!!!

[@klc317]

Nice to see they actually made it easier to service for a change!

[@peterjohnston1224]

This is a timely vid on this procedure. I watched in horror as pre-2020 Escape PTU'S were replaced after cooking-off and spontaneously dis-assembling themselves. This video makes my life much easier as I intend on changing out the fluids every 30,000 km - or 18,000 miles. Cheap insurance. Great vid once again!!!

[@hansbolender401]

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[@Aaron_Voltz]

You can go another 30,000 km more than 18,000 km. The recommendation is 30,000 - 35,000 miles ...so convert that to kilometers and that's 48,280 - 56,327 km. It's cheap insurance, sure, but unless you're towing and hauling a lot, 48,000 - 56,000 km should be fine.

[@michaelmurray121]

Another great lesson from the ford techMakuloco channel bless day Brian…

[@vetteguy6902]

Great videos, keep up the good work. Just bought a 2022 sel awd gas only 2.0 escape and would love to see a transmission fluid service procedure. Thank you for all your videos.

[@Fordfarmer9700]

Really enjoy my girlfriends 2020. Definitely a lot of upgrades over my 14. She already has about 8,000 miles on it while my 14 is closing on 170k without trouble. Always did the ptu at 10k-15k miles did the trans every 30k and engine every 5k. While its not as fun as my supercharged mustang they definitely are nice commuter vehicles and fairly cheap to maintain.

[@gmans7859]

Yet another great video. My wife inherited Grandpas Super low mileage 2015 Edge. Upon changing ALL the fluids when we first got it, I was super stoked to find the PTU had Drain and Fill Plugs. It's not a big deal for me so I have been changing the fluid at about every 10k or every other Oil Change. Piece a' Cake...

[@JT-lq4yd]

It is always nice to see when it is very easy to regular maintenance on your vehicle. More so when a PRO is coaching you through all the steps and including torque specifications.

[@kellyrjohnson7693]

I'm sure someone will cry about the shield when they need to take it down, but for once it looks like Ford made some engineering changes that are legitimately beneficial for servicing AND longevity. I'm glad somebody got their head on straight on the design team.

[@socialjusticewarrior9601]

Yeah, Mazda designed mine so I dont have to take it off. I just have convenient access covers for each serviceable component.

[@AllenReinecke]

Honda CR-V shield is much quicker to remove; Aluminum panel, mostly 1/4 turn fasteners and 3 (?) screw fasteners

[@kellyrjohnson7693]

@@AllenReinecke Now compare either to any Nissan shield. Not saying Ford is the best by far, but they could be much worse.

[@AllenReinecke]

@@kellyrjohnson7693 not familiar with Nissan designs

[@mikechiodetti4482]

Access to both fill and drain plugs. Nice!

[@oby-1607]

Looks like someone at Ford was listening to all of your woes with the previous models. Even a cooling scoop for this piece. Who knew?

[@goldentrichomeshydro4260]

They had it on 2017s.

[@norcal715]

ALWAYS tell your viewers to remove the fill plug first then remove the drain plug. If you can not remove the fill plug then you will be towing it to the service center to have the fill plug removed, or driving it and damaging the PTU because you drove it without any fluid. Other than that, another awesome video Brian!

[@FordTechMakuloco]

I have heard this comment before but in all my years of working on vehicles in the rust belt of America I have never ever had this concern. Do you see this often or something? The thread are NPT and some are NPTF so it's a very tight seal and they never corrode.

[@TechnicalLee]

@@FordTechMakuloco I usually have to crack the PTU fill and drain plugs on the previous gen Escapes with an 18" breaker bar even when they were properly torqued the last time. The salt corrosion locks the first set of threads on the outside every time. Makes me nervous so I second the advice of cracking the fill plug first. Stripping the fill plug could be an issue if bit slips out due to the amount of torque involved. The transmission level plug is another bad one, it took 150+ ft lbs to crack one open last time. Thread sealant may help stop corrosion but I didn't see that mentioned in the service manual, only on the 6F35 drain plug.

[@billrimmer5596]

Appreciate the common sense on tightening torque.

[@timmyto6699]

Does the PTU have a temperature sensor that is controlled by the AWD module?

[@michaelweatherhead9470]

About time they wised up.

[@harrydiminich7618]

excellent video . do you know where is the fuel filter in this car ?

[@KyleSoldani]

Thanks for posting this! I'm a new Escape owner and catching it up. Mine was just in a Ford dealership today and they told me the PTU and rear differential aren't serviceable... I guess I'll be doing this myself. 🤦

[@suunto61]

Bought a used 2020 Escape Titanium with 52K. Just changed the PTU oil. Looked like metallic paint. Worked out just as you showed. Thanks so much. Would you do 8F35 transmission fluid change?

[@mr.koivisto6975]

Don’t even own a Ford but love your videos. I do have the new Maverick on reserve. Hope to see you working on that truck one day tho.

[@RobertBeedle]

I always recommend removing the full plug first. This way you know you can fill it back up before you drain it.

[@TraceyAllen]

This is gospel, especially on older vehicles. Old fluid is better than no fluid. Seen more than one person make this mistake.

[@Aaron_Voltz]

Thanks FordTechMakuloco for the inside view of the PTU and showing where the fill and drain ports are. I was thinking that was the drain port on the bottom, but couldn't find the fill port. I will remove the fill port plug first tho. My 22' Maverick has the exact same design of PTU and just over 5,000 miles so very soon I'll be just making sure they added the correct amount of 75w - 140 ..not draining anything. When I first got the chance to check the tire pressures, I found the factory had them over-filled to 44psi (the maximum pressure on the sidewalls). It's a trucklet but still rides a lot softer at the correct 35psi cold pressure. So knowing these trucklets were rushed together makes me want to check those expensive components.

[@garypollack6948]

Its nice to see a PTU with an actual drain!

[@fredsalter1915]

Another great video from FTM.... oh, wait.... I said that about his last video....!!!

[@TheGOF]

The metal nuts are the replacement part now. I just replaced the red plastic ones on our 17 Escape. I think they were $1.40 each. They look to be galvanized. Easy swap.

[@megabyte5689]

Can we get a video on transmission fluid changes?

[@Twobarpsi]

Wow! Ford made this easy!

[@INVERTEDBUKAKI]

just had my PTU fluid in my 2017 explorer sport drained out with the same amount of fluid put back. 👍

[@chieft3357]

Sometimes, I wish the engineers would consult with good mechanics on torque specs. Crazy torque on the fill plug, huh.

[@DylanFahey]

for Ford TechMakuloco, I know you're busy with a ton of other shit, but can you put a video of doing a 2020-2021 Ford Escape CVT fluid change? I'd really appreciate that. Your video on this PTU was great and exactly what I'll need in the near future. Thanks in advance. Have a great day! (I ordered the forscan 3 year as the lifetime is not available right now)

[@Shadows-RC]

Is this the same PTU as the 2021 Ford EcoSport SE? If not, then do they both at least have the same size drain bolts and torque specs? I could've sworn I saw 44ftlbs tight for the drain bolt of the EcoSport. I want to get it right. Bought a small torque wrench with 1/4 drive, so I'll need an adapter for sure. Also, is there a drain bolt for the rear differential? I don't see one on mine. I only see a fill plug. I'd like to switch to a synthetic for that. Just got a 500cc vacumn pump in case it needs to be taken out through the fill plug. I have plans for this EcoSport, such as getting it on jack stands and spraying the crap out of everything with Fluid Film to fight rust here in MI. Inside the door jambs...everything. One more question: can a 3 ton floor jack lift the entire front end by the middle of the subframe? It looks really sturdy. Because I need to place the jack stands under the pinch welds. Want some rubber jack stand adapters that fit SUV size 6 ton stands for pinch welds. I don't want to damage them...or anything else. I changed my own oil for first time ever, and want to do a little more. Oil filter was so tight, it took everything in me to take it off. Someone sabatoged it to be that impossibly tight. Probably to keep people from doing it themselves.

[@dgmcdnld]

Great Video, what interval for the transmission do you think? service Manual is very high

[@xalexakaspyderx-psn8769]

Hey bro always watch ya videos and have learned from them thr past 10 yrs. I recently traded in my 2012 fusion sport 87 k miles because of that water pump issue that drains coolant into oil pan. $2000 - $3000 job here to do in Cali. So I traded it in and got a 2020 Ford Edge ST with 38 k Miles. I’m gonna do all fluid changes but do you have ANY videos on 2019-2020 Ford Edge ST PTU fluids changes or anything else on edge ST ? Would love to hear back from you Alex from Cali

[@jesseosborne1908]

Hey Brian want thank you for all the great videos I have a 2005 f150 with 5.4l engine, transmision is 4r75e, rear end is 373 axle is 9.75, wheel base is 139 inches and my question is I tow a 9,000 pound camper and it seems to tow best at 3,000 rpm is that to High of an rpm to run the engine at for hours? my my max towing is 9,300 pounds

[@Flyboy1066]

Great video and presentation cheers))) 🇬🇧

[@chi4life61]

Hi I’m so glad my year is a 2020. I’m not sure if I can fit under my car to try this. My Ford dealership won’t do it. They said they don’t service this lol they did let me know if I replaced the whole unit they can do that.😂😂😂🙌🏻

[@jiggidyjam]

Love the channel. I have a chance to buy a 15 escape w/2.5 115k really well maintained miles and what are your thoughts? Thanks for your hard work

[@michaelabbott8431]

Is this service typically done when you get your transmission fluid changed at Ford? I have a 2022 ford escape hybrid

[@ElijahRock92]

Is this for all 2020+ AWD Escape powertrains (1.5L, 2L, Hybrid)? Just had my first AWD fault warning on my 2020 at about 48,000 miles.

[@sr20vett]

Do you have a video on the transmission fluid change in the 1.5L awd 2020+?? I can't find a video on one for some reason.

[@josenabung8157]

Do you have video of removing a PTU to escape 2020 or a transmission replaced.

[@withlittleman]

I like the words Easy quick simple fast

[@jrbpit1]

Great video. Excellent delivery.

[@josemontoya4369]

I have a question I have a 2020 Ford escape SEL front wheel drive eco-boost yesterday I started it up and put it on reverse and it doesn’t go on reverse. I got a code. P0766 only has 19k miles going to bring it to the dealer next week because they are busy. It goes on drive.

[@tvmrfixit814]

@FordTechMakuloco my 15yr old son has just started driving, and wants a 2006 or newer 4x4 Ranger. Is this a good choice? I haven't seen many of these in your videos. I know you specialize in 5.4L 3 Valve, what about the 4.0L V6? With seeing the detail you put into these video tutorials, I trust you above all others. If this is something you recommend, would I be able to bring one from the Chicago area, to you for an inspection? Fee or otherwise

[@aaronnute9693]

Is this process and change interval the same for the Lincoln Corsair 2.3? I have a '22 with only 4K on the clock and I want to make sure the PTU doesn't become an issue.

[@ctechbob]

Judging by another video, the underside of the new Maverick looks identical. Plugs in the same place and all. (Of course it is based on the Escape) but its good to know Ford left well enough alone with the 'new' design and didn't go back to cheapening things up.

[@kennethmaser1767]

Thanks for the update Bryan. I guess Ford really did listen to the owners with the 2014 ish units. Why in the world they don't get MECHANICS instead of engineers to build these cars is beyond me. For me I think I will look at a Chevy for my next vehicle.

[@jormungandr9840]

To be honest I don't think any American car manufacturer makes a solid car anymore.

[@davevincent5024]

I am curious how many ford dealers use your presentations as a resource for training? If not they should

[@ginob428]

Watched your other videos and did the ptu oil change on my 08 escape 👍. Having intermittent overcharging issues that cuts out the power steering that I can’t seem to solve.

[@RuralMichiganDude]

Does the hybrid have the PTU? I have the 2.5 atkinson hybrid and can't find anything about it

[@bassman2514]

Is this the same process for the 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum?

[@wesmullennix3495]

I sure love you videos... i still would like to see a video where you figure out how to service the rear ptu or axel fliuds. I know you can do it

[@FordTechMakuloco]

I have videos of that.

[@wesmullennix3495]

@@FordTechMakuloco i meant to say for the 2016 explorer sorry

[@wesmullennix3495]

If you do i will keep searching thankyou

[@martinroberts3977]

Do you think this is the same system as the Galaxy AWD? Hope It is.

[@scientist100]

Good job Maku, camera quality is great. What camera do you use and editing software if you don't mind me asking? I like Vegas and Premiere but curious on what you use.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Nothing fancy just an iphone 12 and old video studio 8 software.

[@aroundlinemen]

Nice video, just got sel edge do you there the same ? Thanks

[@ozzstars_cars]

Nice and easy job.

[@mikevanleuven5907]

Sorry if this has been asked there are lots of comments, would this be the same on a awd hybrid model? Thanks

[@cleotustcornpone9979]

Does this procedure also apply to a 2019 Ecosport 2.0Liter 4wd? Please advise

[@jeremyferg271]

On my way to work at 5am this morning (downtown Detroit) I saw an older Escape driving down the freeway with no rear diff cover on it. He was rolling along at 70mph with everything just whirring away (literally) back there. Wish I had a decent phone to take video. How long can one drive like that before catastrophic failure? #onlyindetroit #fordtough

[@dgmcdnld]

HI, would this be the same procedure for the Hybrid model?

[@sbond1963]

Wonder why AAM the manufacturer of the 20+ disconnecting PTU skipped the drain plug on the Cherokee disconnecting PTU AAM has been manufacturing since 2014.

[@wallyballou7417]

I can't find anything in the maintenance schedule about this. Is this necessary? If so, why doesn't Ford say anything about it?

[@GHinWI]

Thank you!!

[@shanereibold819]

Does the 17 mkz awd 3.0 have a drain & fill plug on the ptu , and does it fail like other ptu’s on the Ford lineup ?

[@waltersticht7653]

Surprised that Ford engineers actually used their brains enough to make this procedure somewhat simple...first time for everything

[@MJMarr]

Is this the same for the 2020 Escape 1.5L

[@chrisburch3808]

Interested to see if the Bronco sport is the same way since it shares the escape platform

[@JoseHernandez-hx3rs]

Thanks for the update good to know 👍

[@powerman5kw]

In fwd mode, That rear driveshaft dont spin when the rear tires do?

[@Dirtyharry70585]

Have you done the 2018 AWD model? is it like the Explorer?

[@CARRJ142]

Another great video.

[@scientist100]

I see they also followed VW on the ac compressor design using a valve solenoid for driving the AC compressor load. No more clutches, don't know what's better but the valve solenoid is easier to service instead of the clutch.

[@nytrackrider]

Great that it has a drain and fill on the PTU. Does it have a drain and fill option for the transmission like the 3rd gens had?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Of course.

[@nytrackrider]

@@FordTechMakuloco So, would it be wise to do drain and fills of the transmission fluid every 30k like the 3rd gens to maximize the life of the transmission?

[@pk12068]

Service procedure for automatic transmission in this car? (escape 2.0)

[@mikecont9742]

Great video

[@JohnR9965]

Had my 16 sho changed at 25k. Pure mud and chunky.

[@frankpriest2118]

Do you think the 2020 Edge AWD will be the same?

[@69HemiRoadrunner]

I believe it should be pretty close to this as the 2019 Edge was their first SUV to use the new All Wheel Drive Disconnect system and in 2020 the Escape came with the new All Wheel Drive Disconnect system

[@lawnside82]

Is this the same or close to the lincoln corsar/mkc?

[@TommyG11814]

I like the shielding under vehicles it keeps salt water and junk out, But why dosent the ford ranger have any shielding under it, just curious

[@socialjusticewarrior9601]

It keeps it in the nooks and crannies, and prevents car washes from rinsing it out.

[@socialjusticewarrior9601]

@Jonathan A Sounds like it wasn't put back on properly. Mine holds just fine at 120mph+

[@socialjusticewarrior9601]

@Jonathan A My other car with 211k miles has its intact. Most of the cars with them dragging have drivers that cant drive and hit things on the road.

[@socialjusticewarrior9601]

@Jonathan A Your fusion is another story. One of the worst cars ford has made. Really the only good thing in the 1.5 and 2nd gen fusions is the 2.5L engine.

[@socialjusticewarrior9601]

@Jonathan A 1 is 2006-09. 1.5 is 2010-12. Good on you though. That engine is a workhorse.

[@price9195]

PTU drain on Explorer 5 minutes, refill through homemade vent tube, 2 hours for 18 ounces

[@uf1978]

Every 30k? Ridiculous! My wifes 2013 Escape transmission just went out with only 85k on it. We did service the transmission every 30k as you recommended in one of your earlier videos. We decided to go with a Honda Passport this time around. Ford transmissions have become a joke lately. Transmission guy says he has them coming in for complete rebuilds between 75 and 120k. Anyway, does the ford maintenance schedule call for 30k transmission servicing? Her 2013 did not.

[@advorsky1]

Go and watch Precision Transmission KZbin channel from Amarillo, TX all they do is rebuild GM transmissions every now and then a dodge or a Ford transmission and it’s not because they specialize in just GM stuff. The father can and is amazing at any and all manufacturers transmissions he’s pretty amazing to watch!

[@XX-166]

Where are you located?

[@CULVER98]

Curiosity. I have a MKS AWD and the tranny temp is 210. Active grill shutters causing higher temps?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

What’s wrong with 210?

[@CULVER98]

@@FordTechMakuloco thought anything above 200 is no good.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Perfectly normal, anything above 230 is not normal.

[@CULVER98]

@@FordTechMakuloco runs a little hotter then my burban. Thanks for all you do!! Love them PTU vids.

[@davehayden29]

I wish you were more out west. Would love for you to do work on my truck. Just don't trust anyone out here in Vegas. Need a timing job. And alot of reason I have not got one done. Local dealerships will not do it due to age. 2006. Which is crazy cause mine I better than any used vehicle they have on lot. Crazy

[@mec7568]

This procedure should also apply to the Bronco Sport; and to the Maverick AWD.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

yup

[@jormungandr9840]

Only if they made it this easy on my 13' SHO. Though it has the performance package so it's at least serviceable.

[@pepeshopping]

Only 30K and maintenance is needed? I do not know of any other brand that needs this so soon. Low quality fluid? Too hot?

[@21Piloteer]

He made it sound more like a recommendation than a need. My 2012 Santa Fe has a "lifetime" transmission fluid interval according to the owners manual, but I'll be changing it once it hits 30K. Keep your fluids clean.

[@skurblord3401]

the older generations of escapes had it even worse. They were not water cooled, ran next to the exhaust and were tucked up away from air flow. Also they only had a fill port so if you didn't have much means to get sludge that inevitably formed out.

[@xnotx2]

Previous designs had a tendency to degrade the oil super fast, they got really hot then it destroyed the gears and bearings. If i drove a heavy vehicle with a PTO, I'd probably change the oil every year. Could probably be extended if it looked ok every year, maybe do 2 years.

[@thehawk05]

The issue is the PTU doesn’t hold a lot of fluid so it doesn’t take as long to degrade. The older design PTUs are even worse (Edge, Explorer, Taurus, Flex, etc) On those cars the PTU is close to the hot exhaust and hold less than a quart of fluid. Even on a car that sees low mileage the fluid will be black in a year and turns to sludge quickly if you don’t stay on top of it. And most of those units don’t have a drain plug to change it and are listed as “lifetime filled” in the owners manual. We have a 2016 Flex AWD. I drilled and tapped the PTU to install a drain plug and I change the fluid every year. Overkill? Perhaps.......but fluid is cheap compared to replacing a PTU

[@timothyerlenbaugh2908]

Do you have video on 2007 MKX PTU fluid exchange? Ford recommendations removing unit to drain fluid.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Yes I do.

[@timothyerlenbaugh2908]

@@FordTechMakuloco link please

[@FordTechMakuloco]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYSce4OXm5aAesk

[@ctapmgriley]

Did I miss the oil draining?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Nope, why watch oil draining?

[@keithyoung7]

Brilliant, however, the person who determined the location of the fill plug ensured that an allen wrench could not be used.

[@jessebarraza6039]

👍👍

[@IvesvanderFlaas]

133 inch pounds, and then an addition 360 degrees. What is it, a torque to yield drain plug?!

[@joseaguilartv8935]

I follow you alot how can I get in contact with you.

[@peterstarck564]

He's married.

[@autotek7930]

@@peterstarck564 lmao

[@brianrobertson1211]

I have a 2003 Ford Escape that would put the local mechanic's kids through college if I didn't do my own work.

[@cooperparts]

Update now the thing only has allwheel drive when you don't need it

[@ross7684]

Clarification...all wheel drive Escape/Escape Hybrids?

[@skurblord3401]

Correct. The PTU is not part of the 2WD models. Hybrids might be different part though. Might want to look into if they are the same unit first.

[@uns3cur3]

cool, Now I know that I need to stay away form the 4Cyl engines. I almost just bought one.