2001 Ford Explorer Oil Leak Passenger Rear Tire

2001 FORD EXPLORER
90,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOEPAVOC
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Removed Tire and brakes cleaned up oil...checked for leak in brakes....no leak. Leak seems to be a thick clear oil. Not sure what it is. Could it be axle bearing. Axle also has a slight play in it...is that common?
Jan 23, 2010 at 11:11 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It has to be either brake fluid or gear lube from the differential. Check both to see if one is low.

Let me know what you find,

Joe
Jan 26, 2010 at 12:14 AM
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