PTU Being replaced

[SHOdded]

http://www.driversedguru.com/driving-articles/car-auto-maintenance/always-set-the-parking-brake/

[jcl78]

http://www.driversedguru.com/driving-articles/car-auto-maintenance/always-set-the-parking-brake/

Seriously, this is so overlooked by most people out there. I cringe when someone parks an auto and you see it roll back and forth as it rests on the pawl. My wife thinks I am nuts, but I always pull into the spot, put it in neutral, engage the parking brake, release the brake pedal and then shift into park, turning the engine off.

[Needmoreboost]

http://www.driversedguru.com/driving-articles/car-auto-maintenance/always-set-the-parking-brake/

Seriously, this is so overlooked by most people out there. I cringe when someone parks an auto and you see it roll back and forth as it rests on the pawl. My wife thinks I am nuts, but I always pull into the spot, put it in neutral, engage the parking brake, release the brake pedal and then shift into park, turning the engine off.

Great Idea.  I try to remember to do this, but forget most times.

[Needmoreboost]

So what's the consensus now on "when" to replace/service the PTU?  Ford states not to touch it...

I'm thinking I will do mine @ 20,000 for peace of mind.  9400 miles to go.

[SHODYOU]

I also always use the parking brake.

Im changing mine monday, along with rdu.
Itll have ~45k on it

[IHeartGroceries]

http://www.driversedguru.com/driving-articles/car-auto-maintenance/always-set-the-parking-brake/

Seriously, this is so overlooked by most people out there. I cringe when someone parks an auto and you see it roll back and forth as it rests on the pawl. My wife thinks I am nuts, but I always pull into the spot, put it in neutral, engage the parking brake, release the brake pedal and then shift into park, turning the engine off.

If by most you mean ALL. HA! I beg my wife to perform this exact process. If I explain to my wife you're loading up the pawls with unnecessary stress, how do you think she looks at me? Like I'm crazy. Lol
I cringe when everybody on my street shifts into gears from Park on their inclined driveways. CLANK! Yeeessshh :/


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[integrity6987]

My PTU was replaced at 60K. Granted, there were a few drag races. If you decide to keep it, change the fluid regularly. Also, I had some wheel hubs replaced at around 24K, but I had no notice that the PTU was going out. It started as an oil leak.

What were the symptoms before isolating / replacing the PTU?  Mine has always "rocked back" - so I habitually set the parking brake.  I have the extended warranty and want to get my money's worth out of it.