axle code for 2000 explorer

[todde806]

What are the axle codes for a 2000 ford explorer? My axle code is 45 (from the door sticker). What is the ratio for this vehicle? I have a loud howling coming from the rear differential and may need to replace the bearings, ring & pinion gears, etc.

 

[2000StreetRod]

3.55:1 conventional

L - Limited Slip Differential
C - Conventional Differential

Code ... Ratio
41 ...... 3.27C
42 ...... 4.10C
43 ...... 3.08C
45 ...... 3.55C
46 ...... 3.73C
D1 ...... 3.27L
D2 ...... 4.10L
D4 ...... 3.73L
D5 ...... 3.55L