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2004 Ford Explorer Rear diif oil leak

Tiny
BLIND BAMBI
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  • 2004 FORD EXPLORER
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 32,000 MILES
Hi there - I recently noticed some fresh oil on the garage floor which after some investigation, appears to be coming from the rear diff housing. This happened co-incidently after I parked on a very steep hill earlier that day and noticed it was a little hard moving out of park into drive - could this be related? Also, is it often a gasket leak that is easily repaired or is it a big job? (I don't pretend to be a mechanic). I have not noticed any drive shaft noise and everything appears normal whilst driving - should I take the vehicle to a mechanic immediately?

Thanks for taking my quetion
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Monday, September 15th, 2008 AT 12:36 AM

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Tiny
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Hi there,

if you are not experienced with diff repairs I would take it to a mechanic to have the leak evaluated and get a quote. If it is leaking from the diff to housing gasket this is an involved repair, if it is from the pinion seal, (where the tail shaft bolts up) this is not as complex.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Monday, September 15th, 2008 AT 12:46 AM
Tiny
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