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#27 of 36 Rear end issues by dano67 Nov 21, 2007 (1:57 pm)
I have had the same problems now twice with only 65K on my 2003 Expedition. Besides this issue I have really enjoyed my truck. The first time I took it to Greenway Ford in Orlando and they "discounted" to $480 for replacing the clutch on the differential(38K miles - nice warranty,2005). On the second fix early this year (65K) I took it to Goodyear and they recommended a drive train shop that does a lot of high performance work. They replace the diffenertial in full for $600. and handed me a little bottle of Motocraft friction additive and said any time anyone services your rear end have then add this to the fluid and to not just depend on the additive that is already in the fluid. Ford has been absoultely no help on this matter or at least their dealerships have sure stunk it up.
#28 of 36 rear end differential noise by loc1 Dec 22, 2007 (8:53 am)
I have an 03 ford expedition with limited slip rear end. it started making an awful noise when turning left or right. Had several mechanics look at it, said was the clutches. I went to advance auto parts and bought 2 tubes of limited slip differential additive and went to jiffy lube and had the fluid changed and the additive added. Just remember to have them put in all synthetic fluid. It started improving right away, but needs to have a few miles put on it to eliminate noise. It has been 3 months now and no more noise. By the way, jiffy lube charged 50.00 and the lube was about 7.00 a tube. GOOD LUCK.
#29 of 36 Re: Rear End problem [melc] by leemanj Feb 12, 2008 (7:07 am)
Replying to: melc (Jul 07, 2006 10:47 am) Keep on the dealer to fix it. I had the same problem with my 2003 right after I bought it. The rubbing sound on turning according to the dealer was normal. Last year I finally had to take it in and had a transmission shop tell me Ford Expedition differentials are a big part of their business. I caught mine early so they said to try changing the fluid, which was black, they changed it and added some additives. It was better but now a year later the same problem has come back. I am fighting with Ford to get a discount on rebuilding the differential. Replies to this message: dsblackburn (Nov 13, 2008 5:33 pm)
#30 of 36 Re: Differential Clutches Go Bad [aking2211] by dsblackburn Nov 12, 2008 (6:27 pm)
Replying to: aking2211 (Mar 06, 2007 11:44 pm) I'm in the same boat. I have a 2004 EB Expedition purchased new in November 2003. I've had the rear end replaced twice, and now it needs replacing again. At 75,000 miles, just out of warranty, Ford is not admitting to this faulty rear end set up. And I was looking at buying a trailer to tow. Any advise?
#31 of 36 by alwaysfords2 Nov 13, 2008 (10:23 am)
Try a fluid change and use two of the friction modifiers. My dealer uses 2 on higher mileage vehicles, and it fixed my binding clutches. It is a relatively cheap fix compared to a rebuilt rear end. It should run you about $70 for the diff fluid and $10 for the two modifiers.
#32 of 36 Re: Rear End problem [leemanj] by dsblackburn Nov 13, 2008 (5:33 pm)
Replying to: leemanj (Feb 12, 2008 7:07 am) What was the result?
#33 of 36 2008 Ford Expedition with leaking rear axle seals? by imahrda2 Feb 26, 2009 (8:38 am)
Hello- My 08 Expedition has 11000 miles on it. I have never towed anything or gone offroading etc. I am a mom and we live in the country and need a good 4x4 to deal with Wisconsin winters etc. I took my expedition in for a rountine oil change and they told me both rear axle seals were leaking and needed to be replaced. What would cause this with such low mileage? Has anyone else heard of this on the 08s? Is there anything else I should have checked out that these leaks may be a symptom of? Replies to this message: carlvon7 (Feb 27, 2009 9:13 pm) benson10 (Mar 02, 2009 7:04 am)
#34 of 36 Re: 2008 Ford Expedition with leaking rear axle seals? [imahrda2] by carlvon7 Feb 27, 2009 (9:13 pm)
Replying to: imahrda2 (Feb 26, 2009 8:38 am) i don't have an answer for your specific question but for the amount of miles you have on it take it to the DEALER. not anybody else. even if they say they are some kind of authorized garage, blah blah. when it comes down to getting things done and reimbursement the dealer is the only one to go to. even for your costly oil changes. when the auto is completely out of warranty then go to somebody less costly. it may seem expensive now, but if you are having problems now, it will seem like chump change when the big bills come in. and it sounds like you have the beginning of a good expensive problem! and when ford tries to get out it you only have to point to their very own mechanics. this is from my own experience which cost me from getting a new vehicle because my lemon was taken to an outside garage just to have the oil changed. p.s. get it fixed immediately. low fluids are the cause of many of expensive problems.--c
#35 of 36 Re: 2008 Ford Expedition with leaking rear axle seals? [imahrda2] by benson10 Mar 02, 2009 (7:04 am)
Replying to: imahrda2 (Feb 26, 2009 8:38 am) What's the big deal? Aren't you still in warranty? Just get it fixed at the dealer.
#36 of 36 Limited Slip Rear End by mainer47 Aug 05, 2009 (3:53 pm)
I have a 2005 F-250 with a limited slip and 4:10 gears. Ford has replaced or re-adjusted the clutches three times because only one wheel would drive on slippy conditions i.e, mud , loose gravel,wet grass, snow and ice. This was done at 17k, 24k, 27k and now at 33K the problem is back. This truck has never seen any work other than towing a couple of ATV's or boat once in a great while. The truck is equipped with a plow ( but I have no plow) and trailering pkg and V10. I owned a 2001 with the same set up and never had any issues. I liked the truck so much and brought this one new in 05. The dealer has "Closed" and the service manager at another Ford dealership is getting no where with the Ford Reps or Zone managers. Has anyone else had this problem and were your able to get Ford to stand behind the problem? Thanks for any information.

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