borderchris
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- 2003 XLT
Hey all- I had originally posted a thread seeking opinions on a whining rear end on my '03 XLT, and per those reccomendations I went in to the dealer today. After they drove it, they heard the whine at 60+. Then they popped off the rear cover, and lo and behold, less than a quart of fluid came out, and absolutely fried ring, pinion, carrier bearings and, well, everything!
Note to all- CHECK YOUR FLUID LEVEL! The parts are going to take a week to get here from Detroit. The good news is that Ford says the entire differential assembly must be replaced, including the case and U-Joints to the axle shafts due to overheating.
Why they send out new $30,000 vehicles with insufficient rear gear oil is absolutely beyond me, since the warranted cost will be over $1800...
Note to all- CHECK YOUR FLUID LEVEL! The parts are going to take a week to get here from Detroit. The good news is that Ford says the entire differential assembly must be replaced, including the case and U-Joints to the axle shafts due to overheating.
Why they send out new $30,000 vehicles with insufficient rear gear oil is absolutely beyond me, since the warranted cost will be over $1800...
