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Thanks EchoPapa. I just had my mechanic take a look at the issue. My PTU has the same valve you mentioned in your post. The mechanic was puzzled as to why the oil is coming out of that valve. He sucked out as much of the old sludge as possible and topped it up with fresh fluid. He suggested...

My 2013 Explorer Limited is leaking coolant from the engine block heater connection. I never use this heater and I am thinking of getting it removed and plugging the hole. Has anyone ever experienced this issue before and do you think it is OK to just plug the hole and replace the heater?

Thanks for your reply IMP. Ford is now calling the transfer case for all their AWD models (Edge, Explorer, MKX, etc.) a PTU or power transfer unit. I have not noticed any noises or growling coming from the unit yet but the mechanic that looked at the vehicle said that it was inevitable. From...

Hello all and thanks for taking the time to read my post. My 2013 Explorer that I bought as an off lease last March has a slow leak from the PTU. I noticed a small black spot on my garage floor last week so I took the vehicle to a mechanic to have it checked out. As soon as the mechanic put...