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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE BASE, 2.3 Z, FWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 947 (POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU))INSTALLATIONPOWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU) - AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, Automatic
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - Automatic Transaxle
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - Automatic Transaxle
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Material
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant XY-75W140-QL (US); CXY-75W140-1L (Canada) (vehicles with the trailer towing option or 4:10 ratio) |
WSL-M2C192-A |
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | W500210-S | Power transfer unit (PTU) heat shield bolts (3 required) |
| 2 | 7F496 | PTU heat shield |
| 3 | 7251 | PTU |
| 4 | W706822-S | PTU-to-transaxle bolts (3 required) |
| 5 | W500121-S | PTU-to-transaxle bolt (M10) |
| 6 | 7034 | Vent tube |
| 7 | - | PTU-to-engine bracket bolt (4 cylinder engine) (6 required) |
| 8 | 3K305 | PTU-to-engine bracket (4 cylinder bracket) |
| 9 | - | PTU-to-engine bracket bolts (6 cylinder engines) (6 required) |
| 10 | 3K305 | PTU-to-engine bracket (6 cylinder engines) |
All vehicles
CAUTION:
A new power transfer unit (PTU) intermediate shaft seal must be installed whenever the intermediate shaft or PTU is removed from the vehicle.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.