Sgt1411
Elite Explorer
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- February 22, 2011
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- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2021 Explorer ST
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- PRINCE51
I wonder if the new design will make the fluid last longer. Or, last at all, really.
@Sgt1411, any thoughts on the fluid topic? When are you planning to change?
I am debating doing it at 30k on my 2.3L...
This was real hot topic at many Ford Police Advisory Board meetings........some of the Fleet Managers for the big US Police Fleets said they didn't care what Ford recommended they were changing the PTU fluid a set mileage depending on the Agency standards.
Program Engineers said it didn't need it, then all of the burnt up PTU's started and I think they had to rethink their position. I saw pictures of PTU's opened up where the fluid was literally "caked" and burnt.
I know Washington DC Police sent dozens of PTU's back to Ford for analysis.
But I don't see any new maintenance guidelines for the 2017 Police or Retail units.
My thoughts are to leave it alone, I usually renew my lease before a PTU fluid change is required.
I will make some inquiries with my Fleet contacts and see what the situation is now with the new design.