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2013 Taurs SHO PP PTU failure

Started by magnum21, December 05, 2014, 06:18:43 PM

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magnum21

December 05, 2014, 06:18:43 PM
On Wednesday after exiting the highway and coasting through a turn I attempted to accelerate and the car shook so violently that it felt like I jumped a curb, but it only lasted a second and then it drove fine a couple miles to my house. After I got there I looked under the hood and saw what looked like oil near the trans, so I dropped it off with the dealer and sure enough I get the call the PTU has failed internally, but no news as to what would have caused it.

Just hit 22,000 miles on it to.  Hopefully they check and see if it caused any damage to the trans when it locked up like that

MDesign Performance

#1
December 05, 2014, 07:10:43 PM
What mods are done to the vehicle?
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ZSHO

#2
December 05, 2014, 07:33:30 PM
Could of been fluid leaking from the PTU vent hose,caused by it being loose,mention to your service advisor in regards to TSB-13-9-16 only affects the 2013 model and hopefully you get that issue resolved and there is no internal damage,failure and good luck and keep us updated with the fix.


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magnum21

#3
December 05, 2014, 08:18:27 PM
Quote from: Spartn27 on December 05, 2014, 07:10:43 PM
What mods are done to the vehicle?

Just an airraid intake is all i have done. Figured id run the warranty out for a bit longer till I did anything else, pretty happy i waited.

Quote from: ZSHO on December 05, 2014, 07:33:30 PM
Could of been fluid leaking from the PTU vent hose,caused by it being loose,mention to your service advisor in regards to TSB-13-9-16 only affects the 2013 model and hopefully you get that issue resolved and there is no internal damage,failure and good luck and keep us updated with the fix.

Thanks, that could have been what i saw with the fluid but they've said the PTU is done for and they ordered a new one. At least they set me up with an F-150 for this and next week while they are working on it.

SHOdded

#4
December 05, 2014, 09:39:23 PM
Sorry to hear about the PTU issue, glad they are taking care of you.  Did the dealer ever verify the halfshaft issue does not exist on your SHO?
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

shoman04

#5
December 05, 2014, 09:48:09 PM
AT 61K MILES

This happen right at the time this community started say the oil had to be change ever 30k miles. Ford still say it's a life time maintain free.:(
2011 KONA BLU SHO,Livernois Tune,AIRAID CAI,DYNOMAX MUFFLEs,Newest member of the 12sec CLUB 12.669sec @ 107mph    2011 Ford Taurus SHO: 12.669 @ 105.050 MPH NEW FOR 2013LMS down-pipe,Magnaflow X-pipe,and Custom 2.5"exhaust pipe!! Meth and stage 5 next to be install!!!!!! METH DYNO TUNE today 405AWHP!!!WOW LMS track day 12.4209sec   :mike1:

alpine_jake

#6
December 05, 2014, 10:19:32 PM
Sorry to hear about your car man, hate when stuff breaks.

So the ptu is just a part of the transmission?
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panther427

#7
December 05, 2014, 10:27:18 PM
No it's a separate part but bolted directly to the trans just like a transfer case on a pickup
2013 SHO

magnum21

#8
December 06, 2014, 12:56:59 AM
Quote from: SHOdded on December 05, 2014, 09:39:23 PM
Sorry to hear about the PTU issue, glad they are taking care of you.  Did the dealer ever verify the halfshaft issue does not exist on your SHO?

I'm actually surprised they gave me a rental. Last time I had to leave my car they told me that since I didn't have their rental coverage or an extended warranty I was on my own for a car. They inspected the halfshaft about a month ago while I was in for the License plate lamp recall and they said the it was fine.  I also had the hub clicking issue as well and they fixed that.

Quote from: shoman04 on December 05, 2014, 09:48:09 PM
AT 61K MILES

This happen right at the time this community started say the oil had to be change ever 30k miles. Ford still say it's a life time maintain free.:(

I was planning to replace the oil at 30k but its surprising they haven't revised the lifetime interval on these.

SHOdded

#9
December 06, 2014, 05:09:22 AM
There is some possibility that the PTUs are being underfilled from the factory, and when you combine that with the demand put on them by the already low "normal" volume, it's not a good situation.  At the very least, have the dealer make doubly sure the fluid level is correct.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

bamsho

#10
December 06, 2014, 05:56:20 AM
WOW!!!!!  That looks freakin nasty.  If FORD says that looks OK, that's freakin nuts.  After seeing that, going to get mine to the dealer ASAP.
2013 white Gen 5.  Gearhead Intercooler, Turbosmart wastegate actuators, Alky Controls meth kit, Livernois catted downpipes,  Livernois Corsa cat back black etched tips.  2016 True Street Champion.

shoman04

#11
December 06, 2014, 09:57:19 AM
Quote from: alpine_jake on December 05, 2014, 10:19:32 PM
Sorry to hear about your car man, hate when stuff breaks.

So the ptu is just a part of the transmission?
Here the Trans with-out the PTU attack.
Quote from: bamsho on December 06, 2014, 05:56:20 AM
WOW!!!!!  That looks freakin nasty.  If FORD says that looks OK, that's freakin nuts.  After seeing that, going to get mine to the dealer ASAP.
More nasty / and some good.

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IHeartGroceries

#12
December 06, 2014, 10:29:24 AM
Wow. A PP car PTU failure? Now, that's interesting.

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SHOnUup

#13
December 06, 2014, 10:40:22 AM
That is another screaming warning to CHECK your PTU fluid.

Glad to see it was taken care of no problem.

Rich

2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
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SHOdded

#14
December 06, 2014, 01:08:56 PM
magnum, let us know contact details for this dealer if you like them overall, it's good to have a go-to list when service is needed :)
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!
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