2002 Sport Trac

[410Fortune]

Most stores carry a Lucas brand limited slip additive
It helps prevent the fluid from foaming
It works great with or without a limited slip traction device

Gale banks (I watch a lot of Gale banks videos) has some excellent information on the web about what happens inside a rear differential and why the additive is always a good idea

 

[Fordtruckfan89]

Gale banks is a genius. Ford has the limited slip additive too. I usually get a couple bottles of that and Valvoline synthetic 75 140

 

[dvdswan]

Is it limited slip?

Yes, D2 axle.

Thank you gents.

2.6 qts. plus additive or 2.6 qts. with additive?

 

[Fordtruckfan89]

I usually put the additive in first and fill it up to the fill hole, let the excess run out. Check vent hose while you're down there.

 

[410Fortune]

Like he said
Additive first otherwise you run out of room

Most full synthetic gear Lube includes an anti foaming agent… but I still add the limited Slip stuff for good measure

 

[dvdswan]

Nothing major today, just did upgrade to headlights. Maybe I'm just putting off getting under the truck because it seems to get harder to get up off the floor.

Before:

6 8mm screws (2 screws and 4 bolts actually) to remove the top cover...

one screw for each turn signal then pull out the turn signal, be careful not to damage the 2 slide posts... disconnect bulb, it twists out.

there are 2 slides for each headlamp assembly, that pull up that hold the headlamp assembly in. You can use a pry bar to assist you if they don't pull up with your finger. Incidentally, you would do this process to replace your headlamp bulb. Disconnect the connector from the headlamp bulb and the assembly pulls out.

Install is just reversed. Step back and enjoy your new lights. Don't forget to align them. I did count the threads which actually matched the new ones, but they do look like they might be high.

I also noticed that plastic cowl was gathering water, so I grabbed a drill with a 1/4" bit and drilled a hole at each wiper arm area to drain the water that pools there. I got this idea from another forum.

Wiper Drain

These are the headlamps, these ones come with new bulbs as well. The others are just housings.

https://www.amazon.com/AmeriLite-2001-2005-Explorer-Replacement-Headlights/dp/B088FF8TQ2/?tag=seriouexplor-20

 

[429CJ-3X2]

Maybe I'm just putting off getting under the truck because it seems to get harder to get up off the floor.

That's a valid concern! I crawled under my truck and back out so many times when I replaced the fuel pump and filter in June that I started having dizzy spells when I'd stand up or lie down. Several times I had to put my hand on the truck to keep from falling. It's mostly, but not completely cleared up. It's one reason I haven't fixed my dash lights. I don't want to contort myself as is necessary to get to the screws for the hood release.