rear differential

How can I decipher my specific rear differential and automatic transmission without crawling underneath the vehicle?

Hi guys, Sorry if this has been asked before but I looked throughout the forums and couldn't seem to find a clear answer. Looking to change the fluid in my 1998 5.0 AWD Limited with close to 250k miles. Not sure what the axle code is. What fluids are recommended, specifically for the front...

Hi Explorer Community. I am new to the forum and will appreciate your support here. Not sure if covered in another thread. I do have growling noise coming from the rear left side of the vehicle. It was diagnosed as coming from the rear differential unit or RDU. A brand new RDU was put in...

Hello I am writing to ask if a 2006 Ford explorer rear differential would be okay to pull and put on my 2010 Ford explorer? The rear differential is going out. And I have not one clue what I am doing. So please help... Thank you

When accelerating, I hear a loud knock or pop noise coming from the drivetrain. I pulled the rear diff cover off and the ring & pinion looked good. Some of the spider gears looked pitted, but none broken, and no sign of metal shavings. I dropped the front driveshaft and the noise was still...

I am looking to replace a bad ABS sensor in my rear differential housing, I did a resistance test on the sensor and it proved to be open. The problem is the bolt head is completely rounded. I tried to cut a groove into the middle of it for a flat head screwdriver, but it ended up breaking half...

For reference: 2004 explorer NBX, 4x4, 180K, limited slip, 3.73. I am the second owner - the original an ex ford tech who took very good care. No rust. To start with, and eliminate these as possible future suggestions, I just replaced both rear wheel bearings and rotors (Timken), all 4 struts...

Hello, I have searched multiple places and can not find the info I need. I know there are 2 lockers available but they are not carrier style lockers example ausie locker. I would like to know if i could put a 2003-2004 mustang Trac Loc carrier into my explorer. I want more of a limited slip...

The rear differential was just rebuilt/replaced in my 2003 4wd Ford Explorer. It is making noise again and I wonder about the fluid that was put in it. Any recommendations - do I need to do a complete fluid change? TIA

Hey guys, I have an 05 X with the 4.6 v8, not sure if this has been done before, but my rear diff needs to be replaced, as per the usual on the X, I have found one for a sick deal, its less than a hundred for parts, but its off a crown vic. Its still an 8.8, complete assembly, but its a3:08...

Having great difficulties removing the bolt that goes thru the rubber grommet of the "damper" on the rear differential housing. Dealer said very common for bolt to rust onto rubber !! Soaked in PB(power blaster) for 24 hours-still stubborn, unbelieveably stubborn-never seen anything like this...

Glad I found this forum! I have a problem with my rear differential. It started getting very loud, The faster I drive the louder it gets. When I let off the gas its a quieter. I thought it was the U joint but was told I need a new diff. They checked the carrier bearings, U joints, spacers...

I recently purchased a 2004 xlt and yesterday I got a screw in the rear driver side tire so I took it off to have it plugged. When I put on my spare (which is smaller then the tires on it, its 245/65/r17 as compared to the 265/65/r17's that its normally riding on) and went to drive, it drove...

While tooling down the road tryin to loosen my load, there werent many women on my mind ( just work) when all hell broke loose, the worlds loudest explosion and then a perpetual noise like a bag of marbles being murdered came from under her. I knew, @ 247k on the 01 explorer sport,. her days...

I've owned my 2004 Explorer NBX V8 since new. I've had rear differential problems starting with a leak at around 19k miles. It's been down hill since; between additional leaks, complete rebuilds and clutch pack failure. I've got 125k miles on it now. As many of you already know the above...

To Add, or Not to Add. That is the question. I've had all kinds of issues with my '02 XLT's rear differential (3.73 Limited Slip) over the years, including a clutch pack replacement and partial rebuild. I'm kind of babying it now, changing fluid every 30K miles or so. I bought some Royal...

Hello All- My 1998 Explorer XLT, 4-Door, 4.0 SOHC, auto trans, 2 wheel drive, Rear Axle Code 42 and from researching it, is a "C"onventional not a "non-slip" 4:10:1 ratio Rear End - with a mere 312,000 miles on it has decided to take a rest during a very busy schedule that I am in the middle...

I have a 2002 Explorer XLS with a rear diff leak at the cover seal. Garage i have gone to in the past told me they need to take the entire rear end apart to replace this gasket (estimate $500) i cannot believe this is the case (although i have trusted this shop) Is thius the only way to...

new to the site and of course I know I need help with a mechanical problem, But 40 years and I still have never been lost yet, so I guess you win some and lose some lol any way rearend on my 1998 xlt awd tow pakage 5.0L, is locked/ locking up. I have 1994 xlt with tow package fdor parts in...

Awhile back someone had stated that a certain year of Ranger rearend would bolt up to the Explorer because the springs were spaced the same width so you didn't have to modify to fit. This way it would be easier to lift it. Anyone know what year and rearend info?

The bolted on tag that IDs the differential type is gone. I already tried calling ford, but they do not have the information since its a 97. Any help identifying which rear diff i have would be greatly appreciated. 1997 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Ed. 4.0L SOHC Auto 4x4 ("auto - high -...