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    Rear differential leaking

    The one that’s “leaking” literally says…Push from this side” However, after driving 10 miles home, the fluid is not hot and basically odorless.
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    Rear differential leaking

    Well I went and picked it up and the service manager insists that they are hydraulic filled bushings on this application. Even said, unless it starts sagging, he wouldn’t worry too much about it. Took the car and will be working with a different dealer/shop. Anyone in the Cincinnati area know a...
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    Rear differential leaking

    So, oddly enough I got ahold of the service manager and they are liquid filled bushings and the one is leaking. And ford doesn’t sell just the bushing which is why they have to replace the crossmember.
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    Rear differential leaking

    Yeah, the parts she listed doesn’t even address the leak. Confusing to say the least. When I asked where the leak is coming from she said, “It is leaking from the cross member down through the bushings”
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    Rear differential leaking

    Yeah, out of warranty. Asked the service rep what parts are needed and this is what she replied. “We will need a few parts, the drive axle lock ring, the cross member, and three different types of bolts and a washer.”
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    Rear differential leaking

    Car is currently at the dealer and they initially quoted me at like $3700. But they put in a claim with Ford to knock off 60%. Pushing for more due to all of the differential issues and the fact that we do apparently all need differential braces, we’ll see how this goes.
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    Rear differential leaking

    Yeah, no mods other than a K&N panel filter which is more of a necessity than a mod. And mostly highway driving.
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    Rear differential leaking

    Thanks, sounds expensive, can’t wait!
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    Rear differential leaking

    Hey all, Just noticed I had a little pool of oil under my ST today. Sadly sitting at about 64k miles. Looks like the rear diff is leaking out of one of the seals. Have an appointment at the stealership on Monday. However, have a jam packed weekend of running kids to soccer games, think it’s...


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