2002 Ford Explorer howling rear end

2002 FORD EXPLORER
79,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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LUICRU
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Hi. My 2002 Ford Explorer XLT makes a howling sound coming from the rear end when accelerated over 60 mph that goes away when I release the foot from the pedal. Also, as the day goes by, the rear end makes a low rumbling noise an vibrates when I make a turn at very low speeds (as in parking or entering my driveway ). At service, they told me they have to change the whole differential. Is it true?
Oct 21, 2009 at 11:29 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It could be true. Did they tell you what was wrong in the diff? It sounds more like a bearing problem.
Oct 24, 2009 at 9:15 PM
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LUICRU
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All they told me was that this is a common problem of this model and make and that the diff had to be changed.
Oct 25, 2009 at 6:36 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I would recommend getting another opinion. I'm not familiar with a common problem. If it is making noise, chances are it is just a bearing. That's my opinion.
Oct 25, 2009 at 9:55 PM
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LUICRU
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Thanks a lot. That's why I didn't want to rush into spending a lot of $$$ without asking the opinion of those who know better.
Oct 26, 2009 at 7:48 AM
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Let me know how it works out for you.
Oct 26, 2009 at 10:04 AM