Rangerman1987
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- 2003 Ford Explorer
I thought that I would repost these questions here in hopes that if any others have had this experience they might share what they did or did not do in regards to this issue.
I have since possibly narrowed it down even more to the pinion bearing and if so wanted to know if that is a easier/less expensive fix? Possible for me to do or does it have to be done by a tech?
I also thought that it might be a good idea to remove the cover and take a look at the condition of everything inside. I was going to replace/refill with new fluid anyway?
Any thoughts or opinions?
Here was my original post;
I just recently purchased a used one owner 2003 Explorer 4x4 with 120,000.
Overall it is in really good condition and looks as though it has been well taken care of and maintained. The only issue that I have noticed so far is a high pitch whine only when DECELERATING at low speed? I have checked other posts regarding this same issue on this forum and have narrowed the problem down to two possible causes.
Differential issues or rear wheel bearings.
I am leaning more toward the differential being the culprit although I would like to get others opinions who are more knowledgeable than I am.
Where do I start, check wheel bearings? Replace fluid in the differential? With what?
How long do I have at 120,000 before this turns into a major problem?
Can I just keep driving it this way and if so how long?
Is this problem common with just 2003 Explorers, or all of them in general?
Any help/advice/opinions or simular experiences and courses of action would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
I have since possibly narrowed it down even more to the pinion bearing and if so wanted to know if that is a easier/less expensive fix? Possible for me to do or does it have to be done by a tech?
I also thought that it might be a good idea to remove the cover and take a look at the condition of everything inside. I was going to replace/refill with new fluid anyway?
Any thoughts or opinions?
Here was my original post;
I just recently purchased a used one owner 2003 Explorer 4x4 with 120,000.
Overall it is in really good condition and looks as though it has been well taken care of and maintained. The only issue that I have noticed so far is a high pitch whine only when DECELERATING at low speed? I have checked other posts regarding this same issue on this forum and have narrowed the problem down to two possible causes.
Differential issues or rear wheel bearings.
I am leaning more toward the differential being the culprit although I would like to get others opinions who are more knowledgeable than I am.
Where do I start, check wheel bearings? Replace fluid in the differential? With what?
How long do I have at 120,000 before this turns into a major problem?
Can I just keep driving it this way and if so how long?
Is this problem common with just 2003 Explorers, or all of them in general?
Any help/advice/opinions or simular experiences and courses of action would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
