Transfer Case problems of the 2007 Ford Edge

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Edge. While the vehicle was stationary, the stock transfer case on the vehicle wore out. Due to the transfer case wearing out, which sent power from the transmission to the four wheels, the vehicle made a loud grinding noise when driven at various speeds. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Edge. While operating the vehicle, a burning chemical odor was present and a grinding noise was heard coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power transfer case was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 97,000.

I notice oil leaking I put on jack stands to examine so I did some research and I have what's called the ptu which is part of the transfer case for the awd it appears there is an inner seal and outer seal. It looks like it's the outer seal leaking from the ptu the side that the cv axle is on connected to passenger tire. I called Ford and they want 1200-1500 dollars to fix a seal thats not recalled. It's known to be happening to all Ford Edges I have no warranty on the vehicle which makes it harder to afford to pay for the repair.

About 3 weeks ago my 2007 Ford Edge began to leak a fluid which I thought may have been transmission fluid. Once I noticed the leak I stop driving the vehicle. I took it into the local Ford dealer (where I purchased the vehicle) and I was told I needed to have the transfer case replaced. This is very expensive repair so I decided to see if this issue had occurred in other 2007 Ford Edges. The problem seems to be very prevalent but Ford has decided to levy this expense to the customer rather than admit there is a real issue with this vehicle's drivetrain. I would like to challenge Ford to do what Mazda has done with the "sister" vehicle and cover the cost of this repair.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v682000 (fuel system, gasoline) and stated that the parts were not available. The dealer did not provide a specific date for when the parts would become available. In addition, the contact noticed the presence of a leak under the vehicle and indicated that it was near the transfer case and the axle. The vehicle was not inspected or diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.

The 2007 Ford Edge awd 93,000 miles developed a slight humming in the front end, it actually sounded like a cupped tire or a wheel bearing. We immediately called our mechanic and had it inspected. Upon inspection he informed us that the ptu was ruined, we have had this vehicle from new and serviced it as required and only drive it on the highway approx 45 miles per day. It turns out that the ptu (transfer case) overall has a issue with the seals that hold the fluid (outer seal=gear oil, inner seal= tranny fluid) inside the unit, the mechanic said that he's done so many of the seal replacements that at one point that was all he was doing in a day at the dealership. The real issue is that when the seal goes you can't tell because it leaks directly onto the exhaust and burns off as your driving. If we were informed of the leaky seal we could have had the seals replaced for about $200, but unfortunately we found out the hard (expensive) way $2000. Im a person that takes car maintenance very seriously, we have a construction company and have had about 14 different Ford models over the years, and its becoming more apparent any Ford built after 2004 is filled with issues (to me factory defects) that they aren't taking responsibility for. I wish I was notified of the issue with the seal as I would have about $ 1800 dollars more in my bank account.

To whom it may concern, I have noticed numerous 2007 Ford Edge owners with the same issue I had recently, leaking transfer case ptu unit. I also noticed this same issue is happening with Lincoln's and Mazda's of same model type. I believe Mazda has offered owners some sort of compensation/recall/extended warranty for this manufactured defect. My question is what is Ford going to do about this very expensive repair that owners have to pay for that is a manufacturer defect? I did have it replaced for a pretty penny and now I hear a clanking noise when I turn that was not there before the repair. Sincerely, very concerned and frustrated loyal customer.

Persistent smell and leaking transfer case that spread throughout under side of the vehicle and all over my driveway. Verified through Ford dealership: ptu fluid leaking from the input shaft seal and from upper vent port. Fluid sample dirty/gritty with metal. Costly repair/replacement charge of ptu assembly, close to $1500. I'm putting in this complaint because I heard a lot of people experiencing similar issue with this make, model and year. Please consider investigating, and if this happened to someone else please put in your complaint so it will go to investigation, thank you!.

We noticed an oil like substance leaking from underneath the front end of the car. We took it to a Ford dealership and they told us it was the transfer case needed to be replaced. Not only is it a $1500 repair but it is a common problem happening to Ford Edge's years 2007 - 2011. Sounds to me like a recall should be made on this part. We caught ours early, so not sure what could've happened if we continued to drive ours around.

Leaked fluid overheated transfer case. No warning other than very small drip. Extended warranty will not cover damages.

Gas tank seal corroded. Mechanic was inspecting car when he found that besides the transmission transfer case needed to be replaced, the gas tank was leaking gas. It appears the seal is corroded. I was told that the new tank was approximately 1500. (just the part) and about 600. In labor. I feel that this should be repaired free of charge by Ford, this should not happen on a vehicle that is only 6 years old. I can only put about 5 gallons of gas in, not to exceed just under the half tank mark. Also, cannot park car on anything but a level surface.

Purchased a 2007 Ford Edge roughly about a year ago, have had no problem with the vehicle. It was my dream car since I was 18, being 24 and finally having one was a dream come true. I started experiencing a whining noise upon driving down the road one day. I proceeded to pull over thinking it was a belt. It wasn't so I continued to go down the road. Bringing it to my mechanic he told me its the transfer case within the car itself. I tried calling Ford because of this common defect to have it replaced. They would not assist in the replacement of their mistake. I now owe $1500.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Edge. While driving at 25 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate and jerked when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the contact smelled a burning odor and noticed fluid leaking underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that the transfer case seal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Edge. The contact noticed black spots on the ground under the vehicle due to fluid leaking from an unknown source. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the transfer case was fractured from overheating. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the replacement for the transfer case was not available because the part was on a national backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fluid. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the dealer diagnosed a leak at the power transfer unit. The vehicle was not repaired because the transfer case was on back order. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were approximately 66,000. Updated 06/05/lj updated 06/06/js.

My 2007 Ford Edge all wheel drive has a leaking problem from the transfer case. It has had this problem since the day it was new. Several visits to the dealer I was told it is not leaking although there was always oil on my drive. I own an auto repair shop so I had it in the shop and knew without a doubt it was leaking. What makes it dangerous is the leak drips directly on the exhaust pipe which is right below the transfer case. You can smell burning oil and it smokes a lot of times when stopping at stop signs. The dealer has went as far as replacing the transfer case. That fixed the problem for a few months but the leak always comes back. I have researched the problem and on Fordedgeforum. Com have found many owners having the same problem. I am afraid Ford is not able to find a permanent fix for the problem and someone is going to get burned. I have read of these vehicles catching on fire but have not heard the cause. This leak could be causing it. In my own repair shop I have noticed customer vehicles have the same leak as mine. Something needs to be done about it. This affects the 2007 and 2008 Ford Edge and Lincoln mkx models that are all wheel drive and have a transfer case or "ptu unit. ".