2 bolt differential

[Codered]

Is it only the rear wheel drive Sts that are supposed to have the 2 bolt differential to subframe mount bolts or should all STs have the 2 bolt subframe mount

 

[Codered]

sjould a brand new 2022 Explorer St have this rear end mount set up

 

[Dale5403]

None that I have seen. Starting some time in 2021 Ford went to a single bolt.

 

[Codered]

None that I have seen. Starting some time in 2021 Ford went to a single bolt.

I thought the single bolt was deemed to be an inferior design, hence the recall and the horsepower required the 2 bolt design

 

[Dale5403]

I thought the single bolt was deemed to be an inferior design, hence the recall and the horsepower required the 2 bolt design

So far the recall is a software update to apply the parking brake when put into park.

 

[Codered]

So far the recall is a software update to apply the parking brake when put into park.

I thought that was just temporary to keep it from rolling away in the event of a failure,

 

[Dale5403]

I thought that was just temporary to keep it from rolling away in the event of a failure,

So far that is the fix. It may change but only time will tell.

 

[Codered]

So far that is the fix. It may change but only time will tell.

That fix doesn't keep the bolt from breaking and tearing everything else up

 

[MikeHTally]

From a YouTube video I watched earlier, '20s got the two-bolt. After that, it's a single. AWR has a part that can tighten that up. There's also the "Diffy Stiffy", which is considerably less expensive.

 

[Dale5403]

That fix doesn't keep the bolt from breaking and tearing everything else up

That it doesn't. But percent wise it's a small amount that have broke. And most that have broke have been modded. Or been launched many times at the drag strip or both.

 

[MikeHTally]

So far the recall is a software update to apply the parking brake when put into park.

My dealer applied the band-aid to my Limited (single bolt), but the parking brake engages when I tell it to. There's no automatic engagement. After tomorrow at lunch time, it'll not be an issue. I'm picking up my ST.

 

[Dale5403]

My dealer applied the band-aid to my Limited (single bolt), but the parking brake engages when I tell it to. There's no automatic engagement. After tomorrow at lunch time, it'll not be an issue. I'm picking up my ST.

Sounds like they did something wrong. I hope you love the ST.

 

[peterk9]

Is it only the rear wheel drive Sts that are supposed to have the 2 bolt differential to subframe mount bolts or should all STs have the 2 bolt subframe mount

See also; 2020 ST Issues - 4WD Fault, Pre Collision Assist Not Available, Service Advance Trac

Peter

 

[MikeHTally]

I looked under the ST today: two bolts holding the pumpkin. Guess I'm OK, considering it's unlikely I'll hammer it enough to hurt it.

 

[Script]

What's everyone opinion if you should add a rear diff brace like AWR if you have the two bolt rear ?

 

[peterk9]

What's everyone opinion if you should add a rear diff brace like AWR if you have the two bolt rear ?

Welcome to the Forum.
If the vehicle has the 2 bolt rear I don't see a need for a brace seeing as there are quite a few on the road with just the 1 bolt and no additional bracing. What is AWR?

Peter

 

[Dale5403]

Welcome to the Forum.
If the vehicle has the 2 bolt rear I don't see a need for a brace seeing as there are quite a few on the road with just the 1 bolt and no additional bracing. What is AWR?

Peter

I agree about not adding one as it has not been an issue when there are both bolts, only with the 1 bolt.
Peter, this is the AWR. 2020+ Ford Explorer ST Differential Mount

 

[peterk9]

I agree about not adding one as it has not been an issue when there are both bolts, only with the 1 bolt.
Peter, this is the AWR. 2020+ Ford Explorer ST Differential Mount

Thanks Dale.