2003 Ford Explorer REALLY NEED HELP!!! Howling Noise 03 Exp

2003 FORD EXPLORER
133,500 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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I have 03 Explorer I just got the oil changed and they told me that my differential was leaking. I have been hearing a howling noise from rear end when i'm at cruising speed when i let of accelerater it stops. Will changing the gear oil fix that?
Feb 28, 2010 at 6:09 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Try this first. While driving, safely turn left and right. Does it change the sound?

Also, did they at least refill the differential for you?

Joe
Mar 1, 2010 at 6:32 AM
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I can't really tell if the sound changes but I know when i reach around 50mph you can hear it real bad it seems like right side then when i hit 70mph you hear it in left side more.
Mar 1, 2010 at 7:25 AM
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