Random thoughts for the day

[ZSHO]

I was curious how much the Ford dealer has charged you to have the PTU Flushed!
They quoted me $516.22 plus tax  while using my own fluids because of the oil cooler on the PP-SHO! TIA
I might start a separate Topic.  Z

Labor     $491.95

Seal        24.27

$516.22 - plus tax

[StealBlueSho]

I was curious how much the Ford dealer has charged you to have the PTU Flushed!
They quoted me $516.22 plus tax  while using my own fluids because of the oil cooler on the PP-SHO! TIA
I might start a separate Topic.  Z

Labor     $491.95

Seal        24.27

$516.22 - plus tax

That seems like a lot.  I think I got quoted $200 from my local ford in Culpeper, VA

[shoNoff]

I originally was quoted $169 from my local Ford dealer so I dropped my car off. Once they had it they called and said they made a mistake $550. Had a local shop do it for $50 with me giving him the fluid.

[SHOdded]

Ya they all want to remove and reinstall the ptu.

[shoNoff]

Ya they all want to remove and reinstall the ptu.

The same dealer told me the rear end had to be removed to change the fluid. That's when I said put my car on the ground Ill be there in 15 mins to pick it up.

[SHOdded]

LOL LOL LOL

[ZSHO]

I would Run as fast as you can!  Z   

[shoNoff]

As far as I'm concerned that dealer isn't qualified to vacuum a car.

[ZSHO]

I appreciate the replies from ^^^. But Its very unfortunate that the majority of Ford dealers have no clue on exactly whats involved in order to have the PTU Flushed!
Its from my understanding Ford charges 4.5 hrs labor book rate! Go figure!  Z   

[Macgyver]

First change was $75. Second was $60.

I wonder if they ever did it.

[markssho]

Koons Ford in Sterling, VA and Jerry's Ford wouldn't even entertain the idea.
Local shop that does BG flushes did it for $189. Said they had never flushed a Ford PTU and was shocked. Said they would recommend to all their AWD Ford customers. They took pictures and showed me the fluid they drained.

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[ZSHO]

Koons Ford in Sterling, VA and Jerry's Ford wouldn't even entertain the idea.
Local shop that does BG flushes did it for $189. Said they had never flushed a Ford PTU and was shocked. Said they would recommend to all their AWD Ford customers. They took pictures and showed me the fluid they drained.

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Thanks Mark! Side note - I hope your sister is doing well!   Z

[tarmstrong]

I appreciate the replies from ^^^. But Its very unfortunate that the majority of Ford dealers have no clue on exactly whats involved in order to have the PTU Flushed!
Its from my understanding Ford charges 4.5 hrs labor book rate! Go figure!  Z   

I was quoted $80 To do a PTU fluid change.  When it got there the price went way up.  The drain plug made it easy, but filling required dropping the exhaust to get to the fill plug, per the Ford service manual.

It didn't get done.  And the standard Ford answer is: "it is lifetime fluid and changing isn't required".

[SM105K]

I appreciate the replies from ^^^. But Its very unfortunate that the majority of Ford dealers have no clue on exactly whats involved in order to have the PTU Flushed!
Its from my understanding Ford charges 4.5 hrs labor book rate! Go figure!  Z   

4.5 hours is completely ridiculous.  I have a 13 PP and it took me less then an hour.  The hard part was getting the vent tube on and off. The longest part was refilling the PTU through the vent.

[ZSHO]

FORD GT RECALL ISSUED AFTER CAR CATCHES FIRE
Ford GTs at risk of hydraulic fluid leaking from the valve block assemblies onto hot exhaust parts.  Z   

http://m.carcomplaints.com/news/2018/ford-gt-recall-car-catches-fire.shtml