2006-2010 Rear Differentials for 2004

MikeTEC · 06-02-2012, 10:21 PM

Does anyone know if 2006-2010 rear differentials will work/swap out OK in a 2004 model without problems?

I understand Ford fixed the 2002 through 2005 rear differential problems starting with the 2006 model year. Thanks in advance. Mike

MikeTEC · 06-03-2012, 07:31 AM

Anyone?

tejayandtina · 06-03-2012, 07:54 PM

I've read here someone who has done it. Can't remember where though. It wasn't simple bolt and go deal. I believe he had to modify the center section on the newer rear to accept the tone ring and sensor for the rear ABS.

jrford · 06-04-2012, 06:23 AM

yep, compared to my '10 my '04 only has one ABS sensor in the rear Diff. My '04 is AWD and didnt have RSC. The '10 has RSC and two sensors by the rear each by outboard CV joint. With RSC it requires a 4 channel ABS. By chance check yours in '04 i thought it was an option. ABS aside Gear ratio?

it might be i'd compare the two if you can, and take pics.

vipersinu2 · 06-04-2012, 11:30 AM

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...ight=rear+swap

06-02-2012, 10:21 PM	#1
MikeTEC Wannabe Elite Explorer Central Texas 2004 Mountaineer 4.6L Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 558 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	2006-2010 Rear Differentials for 2004 Does anyone know if 2006-2010 rear differentials will work/swap out OK in a 2004 model without problems? I understand Ford fixed the 2002 through 2005 rear differential problems starting with the 2006 model year. Thanks in advance. Mike Last edited by MikeTEC; 06-02-2012 at 10:45 PM.

06-04-2012, 06:23 AM	#4
jrford Wannabe Elite Explorer Birmingham, MI '10 Sport Trac Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,520 Vehicle Specs	yep, compared to my '10 my '04 only has one ABS sensor in the rear Diff. My '04 is AWD and didnt have RSC. The '10 has RSC and two sensors by the rear each by outboard CV joint. With RSC it requires a 4 channel ABS. By chance check yours in '04 i thought it was an option. ABS aside Gear ratio? it might be i'd compare the two if you can, and take pics. __________________ Jim 2010 Mercury Mountaineer Premier, V8 AWD, 15k 2010 Sport Trac Limited, V8 4WD, 55k 2004 EB Quad Buckets V8 AWD, 105k

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06-03-2012, 07:31 AM	#2
MikeTEC Wannabe Elite Explorer Central Texas 2004 Mountaineer 4.6L Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 558 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Anyone?

06-03-2012, 07:54 PM	#3
tejayandtina Wannabe Elite Explorer Garnerville, NY 02 Expy, 06 EB Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs	I've read here someone who has done it. Can't remember where though. It wasn't simple bolt and go deal. I believe he had to modify the center section on the newer rear to accept the tone ring and sensor for the rear ABS.

06-04-2012, 11:30 AM	#5
vipersinu2 Wannabe Elite Explorer The Big City of Orange City, Florida 97,03 explorer 07 mounty Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 469 Vehicle Specs	http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...ight=rear+swap