Power Train Driveline Problems of Ford Explorer - part 2

Rear differential.

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I recently purchased a 2003 Ford Explorer with 94,000 miles on it. Within 2000 miles the rear end began howling so much that my fiance is afraid to ride in the vehicle as the thinks something is ready to break. I read some forum posts to learn that this is a common problem with the 2001-2004 Explorer. Ford should fix this problem as it is clearly a mechanical failure that will leave a family stranded on the side of the road.

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New 2006 Ford explore vibration at 45 & 60 mph shakes SUV. During test drive dealer thought the problem was a flat spot on a tire from sitting on the lot. After driving the SUV for several days the vibration continued. Returned to dealer for correction. SUV received new drive shaft, and two rear 1/2 shafts. Problem sill exist. After testing couple other Explorer on lot was determined that they all had this same vibration. Ford is aware of the problem but describes it at normal. I hate to tell them that this is not normal. The SUV has problems with this vibration and if you let off the gas then reapply as if you had to break quick then accelerate the SUV struggles to regain power and has a more sever vibration. If I had know that this was typical with this unit I would not have purchased it. I thought it was a flat spot on the tire as the salesman thought. A very concerned and unhappy Ford customer.

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I can't seem to get the front differential to stop leaking - neither can my mechanic. My mechanic has replaced the "crush washer" (where the driveline connects to the differential) a couple of times. I was told the differential was manufactured by dana. I don't want to replace the differential because my driver's side front half-shaft will probably have to be replaced also. . . The threads on the end of the spindle have rusted off. I'll probably also have to replace the (lf) wheel bearing. (I think I'll have to because I had to have the Ford dealership replace both rear wheel bearings back when the vehicle only had 36,000 miles on it) not critical stuff here - just a nuisance. Thanks.

Rear end started whining while on road trip from nashville to home. Left rear wheel started to wobble and then seized. Vehicle is not drivable.

2002 Ford Explorer xls original owner 72,000 miles. Have noticed a whining humming ,noise coming from rear of vehicle while driving 50-70 miles per hour. Been doing it since 30,000 miles. Dealer says possible right wheel bearing?.

Whining noise from rear of vehicle. Dealer stated that Ford knows of this problem but doesn't currently have a fix for it! they asked me to call them back in 30 days.

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2003 Ford Explorer - loud whining noise from rear drive line around 55-70 mph.

I bought a 2003 Ford Explorer 4wd v8 June 4, 2003. About 1 month later,and less then 2,000 miles on the vehicle, I started to notice a vibration when driving between 60 and 70 mph. The vibration became more noticeable and I took the vehicle in for service at star Ford in glendale in early August. The service department believes the vibration is coming from the drive train, probably the rear axle assembly. I was notified that there was a technical service bulletin for this problem on 2002 - 2003 4wd mountaineers and Explorers and that the engineers at Ford were working on fix for this problem. After discussing the vehicle's problem with the quality control manager at star Ford, I brought the vehicle back to the service department in an attempt to correct the vibration problem. But, the attempt to correct the vibration did not work. Now, I am left with a vehicle that has a vibration, that seems to be coming from the drive train, which the engineers at Ford motor company have not been able to determine the source or cause, and the mechanics at the dealer cannot fix. I am extremely dissatisfied and would like the vehicle replaced or my money refunded.

At 600 Mini winding in rear end deler said drive it and see if it gets better it did not so at around 2000 mi damerow Ford replaced all bearings and seals problem worse then before seals went out, and had to be towed in to damerow Ford replaced rear end with tested rearend same problem at 2400 mi same problem at aprox. 3000 mi later damrow replaced with another svt rear edn this was also, tested and again at 19,000 mi and ait was replaced at mackenzie Ford at 25,000 mi it was replaced again and now it has abad vibration noise 40 to 70 mi and above at 28,000 it goes back tommorrow we will see what if nothing they can do.

Drive train-high pitched squeal/whistle noise from front end at speeds 20mph to 55mph. Four attemps by the Ford agency have been made but the noise still remains. There have been a total of 14 reports made to NHTSA for 1998 & 1999 for the same problem as I interpret some of the web site reports. No safety defec tlisted in summary.

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4x4 automatically engaging when under heavy load on dry pavement and wheels are not slipping, 4x4 selector is in the auto position and no error codes are displayed or found. Causes pulsation in the drive train and groaning noises in the engine compartment, noise and pulstation goes away when engine load is decreased and or 4x4 is switched to 4x4 high. Dealer has replaced the 4x4 computer and checked the axles and differential, problem still exits. Dealer has stated they cannot fix the problem and they will try and get a technician from Ford three weeks ago.

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We hear a loud hissing/whistling noise from the front of the vehicle. We have been told that Ford is working on fixing the problem and would like to know if this is true. Thank you in advance for your assistance. Steve and gaylene schmitz.

Vibration/grinding in front drive line.

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Drive train has vibration while accelerating between 40/50 mph.

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The driveline of the vehicle vibrated at 60-70 mph, consumer put on 15" wheels and new tires which stopped some of the vibration, the consumer believes some of the vibration was caused by the tires and some is caused by the driveline (firestone wilderness ap p-255-70r-16). Nlm.

When vehicle is in motion, a loud squealing noise emits from the front hubs. Ford has replaced the seals twice and says there is nothing else they can do. The Ford dealership says the receive several complaints a day on this problem. Each time I see a 98 Explorer coming down the street, I listen and it seems all of them have the same problem.