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GhostRS

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I've heard/read a lot about "Leaking PTUs".... what the HELL is a PTU????? AND, has anyone one on here experienced this with their RS? Is this a common issue with them?

No, I have no issues with my car, but I keep reading about this issue and just can't seem to figure out what people are tailing about.

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Power Transfer Unit, basically provides power to the rear wheels on fwd cars. It's been known to fail if you're doing lots of hard launches. Mountune sells a brace that's supposed to provide more support. I haven't seen any signs of leakage on mine.

It's the gray box in these pictures

 


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Power Transfer Unit, basically provides power to the rear wheels on fwd cars. It's been known to fail if you're doing lots of hard launches. Mountune sells a brace that's supposed to provide more support. I haven't seen any signs of leakage on mine.
THANK YOU!
Damn, I wanted to know WTF that was forever.
 


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Same no issues here either, another one to the checklist of items I need to keep an eye on.
 


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Same no issues here either, another one to the checklist of items I need to keep an eye on.
Right? Man I love my car but sometimes all I hear is doom and gloom. I don't want to think that way.
 


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I wasn't even aware of this issue either and I do drive the Focus hard at times.
 


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