Looking for shop in Massachusetts to change PTU fluid on Ford + extend vent

[wcd978]

Hi all. Lurker of 5+ years, finally need to make a post!

I recently purchased a 2015 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan (aka Taurus) with the 3.5L EcoBoost and AWD. As many of you know, the PTUs on the Explorer, Taurus, Edge, etc platforms is a weak point and the fluid needs to be changed every 30k. Problem is Ford dealers say they don't/won't because it's "Lifetime fluid."

What needs to be done is extending the vent tube. Thankfully the police models have a drain plug on them, but the fill plug is occupied with a temp sensor. The unit is really crammed in there and is a PITA to get to. I just want a shop to install a longer vent hose on the PTU and change the fluid. The goal is so I can DIY it next time. I can't fit my hands or any tools down to where the vent hose cap is to extend it, pretty tight fit.

Ideally this will be a shop that's familiar with Fords and knows what's up in regards to this procedure.

I'm in Middlesex County, MA but willing to drive a bit for the right shop.

Here's a video on how to do the job.



Kind of a PITA for me without a lift and a crushed stone driveway.

Thanks.

 

[KCJeep]

My dealer has changed the PTU fluid for me twice on our Edge without issue. It wasn’t very expensive either given the hassle it saved me. Check another dealer.

I also had the PTU serviced on my Lincoln at a Napa Auto Center. Never had any issues with it and it didn’t get serviced until 80k as I bought it used. It had the 3.5 also.

 

[Number_35]

Calling @Trav.

 

[Kira]

Glad to see what's involved but that video was inexcusably long.
One minute would've easily covered the pictorial and equipment needed.

 

[northestPM]

Glad to see what's involved but that video was inexcusably long.
One minute would've easily covered the pictorial and equipment needed.

Better than nothing I guess!