Rob_I
Elite Explorer
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- 2013 PIU 3.7 NA
LONG story short, I'm replacing my PTU due to a semi significant leak. The amazing ecoboost_xsport and I have been going back and forth with this.
I have a 2013 PIU 3.7L non-turbo - my PTU has a cooler and drain plug.
The major question is, what is the difference in PTU's for Explorers WITH a turbo, and WITHOUT?
Or more precisely, what is the actual difference between the 2 PTUs offered that have a cooler, drain plug, and vent. From my research, there are only 2. The others are lacking 1 or more of those options.
Leading to the obvious question, can you use a PTU for the turbo, in a non-turbo vehicle?
IF you can believe Ford and their guide, take a look at Lakeland and exactly how they list the vehicle fit.
What changes were made in 2016 to the PIU N/A? 2016 is when Ford says the new design PTU will fit.
Does this mean BOTH PTU's will fit a 2016 and you have your choice of part numbers?
DB5Z7251G - my original
DB5Z7251G - Ford Transfer Case Assembly. Wheel, Drive | Lakeland Ford Online Parts, Lakeland FL
Genuine Ford Part # DB5Z7251G (DB5Z-7251-D, DB5Z-7251-E, DB5Z-7251-G, DB5Z7251D, DB5Z7251E) - Transfer Case Assembly. Wheel, Drive. Fits Explorer, Police Interceptor Utility. Ships from Lakeland Ford Online Parts, Lakeland FL
parts.lakelandford.com
DG1Z7251F - "new" one
DG1Z7251F - Ford Transfer Case Assembly. Wheel, Drive | Lakeland Ford Online Parts, Lakeland FL
Genuine Ford Part # DG1Z7251F (DG1Z-7251-D, DG1Z-7251-E, DG1Z-7251-F, DG1Z7251D, DG1Z7251E) - Transfer Case Assembly. Wheel, Drive. Fits Edge, Explorer, MKX, Police Interceptor Sedan, Police Interceptor Utility, Taurus. Ships from Lakeland Ford Online Parts, Lakeland FL
parts.lakelandford.com
Or just put in 2016 PIU 3.7L GAS. You DO get your choice.
Transfer Case for 2016 Ford Police Interceptor Utility | TascaParts.com
www.tascaparts.com
DB5Z7251G (my original) has kind of like heat sink fins on the back, and the DG1Z7251F (new one) does not. Eccoboost noticed this difference. They both bolt to a 6F55 transmission and sit in the same chassis. Can someone tell me a reason they WOULD NOT work?
The reason for this question and swap is to get the benefits from the 2019 update where Ford made the PTU a bit more robust and slightly less sucky. This wasn't just on a whim. You can thank ecoboost_xsport for this idea, and coincidently, the caution that it might not work. But we have every reason to believe it would.
In essence, I am being a guinea pig for anyone with an older Explorer with a PTU failure like me. But I wait to be an informed guinea pig.
Instead of putting in the same PTU with known problems, why not make an upgrade given I have the opportunity.
I have a 2013 PIU 3.7L non-turbo - my PTU has a cooler and drain plug.
The major question is, what is the difference in PTU's for Explorers WITH a turbo, and WITHOUT?
Or more precisely, what is the actual difference between the 2 PTUs offered that have a cooler, drain plug, and vent. From my research, there are only 2. The others are lacking 1 or more of those options.
Leading to the obvious question, can you use a PTU for the turbo, in a non-turbo vehicle?
IF you can believe Ford and their guide, take a look at Lakeland and exactly how they list the vehicle fit.
What changes were made in 2016 to the PIU N/A? 2016 is when Ford says the new design PTU will fit.
Does this mean BOTH PTU's will fit a 2016 and you have your choice of part numbers?
DB5Z7251G - my original
DB5Z7251G - Ford Transfer Case Assembly. Wheel, Drive | Lakeland Ford Online Parts, Lakeland FL
Genuine Ford Part # DB5Z7251G (DB5Z-7251-D, DB5Z-7251-E, DB5Z-7251-G, DB5Z7251D, DB5Z7251E) - Transfer Case Assembly. Wheel, Drive. Fits Explorer, Police Interceptor Utility. Ships from Lakeland Ford Online Parts, Lakeland FL
parts.lakelandford.com
Ford Police Interceptor Utility 3.7L V6 A/T Base Sport Utility | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
Ford Police Interceptor Utility 3.7L V6 FLEX A/T Base Sport Utility | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
DG1Z7251F - "new" one
DG1Z7251F - Ford Transfer Case Assembly. Wheel, Drive | Lakeland Ford Online Parts, Lakeland FL
Genuine Ford Part # DG1Z7251F (DG1Z-7251-D, DG1Z-7251-E, DG1Z-7251-F, DG1Z7251D, DG1Z7251E) - Transfer Case Assembly. Wheel, Drive. Fits Edge, Explorer, MKX, Police Interceptor Sedan, Police Interceptor Utility, Taurus. Ships from Lakeland Ford Online Parts, Lakeland FL
parts.lakelandford.com
Ford Police Interceptor Utility 3.5L EcoBoost V6 A/T Base Sport Utility | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
Ford Police Interceptor Utility 3.7L V6 A/T Base Sport Utility | 2016 |
Ford Police Interceptor Utility 3.7L V6 FLEX A/T Base Sport Utility | 2016 |
Or just put in 2016 PIU 3.7L GAS. You DO get your choice.
Transfer Case for 2016 Ford Police Interceptor Utility | TascaParts.com
DB5Z7251G (my original) has kind of like heat sink fins on the back, and the DG1Z7251F (new one) does not. Eccoboost noticed this difference. They both bolt to a 6F55 transmission and sit in the same chassis. Can someone tell me a reason they WOULD NOT work?
The reason for this question and swap is to get the benefits from the 2019 update where Ford made the PTU a bit more robust and slightly less sucky. This wasn't just on a whim. You can thank ecoboost_xsport for this idea, and coincidently, the caution that it might not work. But we have every reason to believe it would.
In essence, I am being a guinea pig for anyone with an older Explorer with a PTU failure like me. But I wait to be an informed guinea pig.
Instead of putting in the same PTU with known problems, why not make an upgrade given I have the opportunity.