2004 Front Differential

[04ExplorerLTD]

Hi Everyone New to forums,

I have a 2004 Explorer Limited and the front differential is leaking from the vent tube says the dealer does anyone have any ideas as to why this is happening?

any input would be great

 

[EXPLORER04]

Vent tube or axle tube? If its the vent the diff could be overfilled or the rubber vent line could have become disconnected from the top of the diff. If its the axle tube its probably the axle seal

 

[04ExplorerLTD]

The Ford dealer said it's the vent tube they wanted like $800 to tell me whats wrong

 

[drdoom]

My '97 used to do that, until I changed out the gear oil. I don't know why, but it was puking out the atmo end.

 

[EXPLORER04]

The vent is located on the top of the diff. Check to make sure it is not blocked and that its firmly attached to the housing

 

[04ExplorerLTD]

Do you have a picture of were it is i just looked under the truck and the dif's covered in fluid to the point there is a small puddle on top of it.

I think the hose might not be on but can't see any hose hooked up to it

Could the car wash undercarriage pressure knocked it off?

 

[Phisherman]

I'm fairly certain the front diff vent tube, exits near the top of the driver side strut mount. I don't have a picture but it is an obvious tube with a plastic vent cap on mine.

 

[EXPLORER04]