I am pretty sure I have to replace my transfer case otherwise known as the ptu. I am looking for people that have done it before that can explain how they did it.

Thank you,

Tyler

 

Since there's been no response from those who have done this, I'll say that the procedure is well documented in the factory service manual. If you're interested in repairing your FEH to this extent, you should have a copy anyway.

Escapecity website has posts from people who have had to do this repair, but I can't remember if any of them did it themselves. Good luck with it.

 

There isn't a service manual readily available for the Escape Hybrid that covers the ptu that I am aware of. I also just need basic information. Myself and the guy that works with me on vehicles are relatively competent. Just need to know if there are any major hangups that are different on this escape verses the conventional.

 

I was ready to say: "I'd be willing to bet an awful lot of money that the Hybrid's PTU is internally identical to the non-hybrid. There may be a different mounting if it's attached to the eCVT, but that should be it.". And then I actually looked up the procedures. Most of them describe in-vehicle part replacement. It looks like the only differences are external mounting details. I saw no differences in the sections describing component replacement.

- All vehicles
NOTE: If necessary, install a new halfshaft seal - RH, All Wheel Drive (AWD). For additional information, refer to Section 307-01A .

Position the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) to the transaxle.
Install the 3 PTU -to-transaxle bolts.
Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
Install the PTU -to-transaxle bolt (M10).
Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Connect the PTU vent tube.

- Except hybrid vehicles
Install the PTU -to-engine bracket and the 6 bracket bolts.
Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

- Hybrid vehicles
Install the PTU -to-engine bracket.
Install the bracket with the outer PTU bracket-to- PTU bolt together.
Install the inner PTU bracket-to- PTU bolt.
Install the 4 PTU -to-engine bracket bolts.
Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Install the exhaust bracket and the 2 bolts.
Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

Vehicles equipped with 2.5L and hybrid
Install the exhaust bracket and the 2 nuts.
Tighten to 36 Nm (27 lb-ft).

- All vehicles
Install the PTU heat shield and the 3 PTU heat shield bolts.
Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).

- Vehicles equipped with 3.0L
Install the catalytic converter - 3.0L RH. For additional information, refer to Section 309-00 .

- All vehicles
Install the crossmember brace and the 4 bolts.
Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

 

I bought a used one (from auction) that sounded like it was dragging a grocery cart underneath and found out it was my transfer case. They said it ran dry and I read somewhere that it is not uncommon for a plug (?) to come off that holds in the fluid thus causing failure. They quoted me 4K for new but I bought their $600 salvage yard special and had it installed. It drove much quieter then but sorry do not know the procedure.