2003 ford explorer - Car Troubleshooting


	Auto Repair Home	SEARCH POSTS	WHO'S ONLINE	LOG IN

Automotive Repair

Car Troubleshooting Topics
  Car Troubleshooting
  Engine Troubleshooting
  Engine Fault Codes
  Electrical and Wiring
  Transmission Problems

Car Repair Topics
  Car Making Noises
  Car Stereo Repair
  Heating or AC Issues
  Motorcycles and ATVs
  Tricks of the Trade
  Truck Repair Advice

Site Options:
  Login
  Sign up here!

Latest Forum Post

speedometer wild deflections; sometime pump gas

1999 Gmc Savana, rwd, 5.7 (I think) v8 ...

Car stalling problem

My 2013 hyundai started losing power whe...

2018 Kia soul. Knocking while accelerating.

Hello, my 2018 Kia soul started making t...

2005 Buick Lesabre surging

My 2005 Buick Lesabre runs good & th...

Misfire on coil E

I am new to this forum. I haven't figure...

Having trouble at freeway speeds

It's a 2002 Nissan Sentra 1.8L Automatic...

Annoying shaking during deceleration

Hi fellow enthousiasts! The car is a 20...

Shop says they want to bleed my brakes for a clutch job?

I took my Toyota pickup in for a clutch ...

p119f22 ‘Deterioration of the engine oil’ - 2017 Peugeot Boxer Euro 6 2.0 Blue HDi

Hey guys I’m looking for some advice. ...

Drive Shaft Repair

I have a 2015 Chevy Traverse AWD. The fr...

2003 ford explorer

Sign up here!

Search for (search options)

Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting

Guest
Anonymous Poster
donniegobin@hotmail.com

Mar 21, 2009, 10:56 AM

Post #1 of 4 (2055 views)

2003 ford explorer	Sign In

sounds like gear noise, i think it is coming from thr rear differential. whines when i acellerate, and seem to slip or lunge getting on it up ah hill. please help.

Loren Champlain Sr
Veteran / Moderator
Loren Champlain Sr profile image

Mar 21, 2009, 11:13 AM

Post #2 of 4 (2052 views)

Re: 2003 ford explorer	Sign In

The slip or lunge...at very low speed? Should inspect differential gear oil. Look for any 'metallic' particles in oil.
If you can safely do so, jack up the rear wheels and 'feel' for any abnormal resistance or binding while turning the driveshaft. Also, check the wheel bearings for the same feeling.
Loren
SW Washington

dmac0923
Enthusiast

Mar 23, 2009, 8:12 AM

Post #3 of 4 (2043 views)

Re: 2003 ford explorer	Sign In

unfortunately these explorer years 02-05 are known to have differential problems
__________________________________________________
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2002 Ford Ranger
2004 Toyota Corolla
1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Loren Champlain Sr
Veteran / Moderator
Loren Champlain Sr profile image

Mar 23, 2009, 3:26 PM

Post #4 of 4 (2035 views)

Re: 2003 ford explorer	Sign In

dmac; Not just the Exploders.

In the pre-90's, I hardly ever ran into a bad differential. And, usually when I did, it was because the pinion seal had leaked all of the gear oil and the bonehead kept driving it. In the past ten years, we have done countless differentials. Mostly, GMs. And mostly, teeth missing from the ring and pinion. A few Fords and Dodges. I'm really fortunate to have a tech that spent years at a rebuilder. He's been with me 9 years, now, and he's my left arm. (My son is my right arm...LOL) Many of the shops in the area send their diff. work to us, because of him.
Loren
SW Washington

Search for (options) Privacy Sitemap