AWD, intelligent 4WD, Rear-End issues?

2015 FORD ESCAPE
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RACHELEMONHOLLEN
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I desperately need help. The rear-end is popping and grinding. I've done everything I know to do and I need help or ideas.
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Aug 2, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I certainly hear it. What all have you checked? Have you checked to make sure there isn't a faulty CV joint that is causing the noise? Also, have you checked to make sure nothing is failing with the brakes? Is the differential fluid full and clean? If you apply the brakes, does the sound change?

Let me know.

Take care,

Joe

Aug 2, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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RACHELEMONHOLLEN
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Cv joint? No issues with the brakes as far as I can tell. The sound does not change when I hit the brakes but the sound is only like that when I am driving and giving it gas. If I let up off the gas the sound almost goes away but if I put the car in neutral it goes away completely.
Aug 3, 2026 at 4:14 AM
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