rangerpilot
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- Vehicle Year
- 1999
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 4.0l V6
- Transmission
- Manual
How bad is it that I have had a whine coming from the rear differential for several years. It actually started when my transmission was replaced but the shop didn't hear the "new" sound and said all was ok.
Anyway, I just had it looked at for another reason and they said it was about to go. Quoted me $1200 (well, reduced it to $1000) for a used assumbly (full axle) or $1600 for a rebuild (just the differential).
I asked what could happen if not repaired. They said anything from locking up on the highway to snapping an axle and blowing through the truck bed.
So should I worry?
1999 Ranger 4.0
5-speed manual
4x4
250,000 miles
Replaced differential fluid 4-5 months ago ... I don't know what I am looking for but the gears looked immaculate ... didn't look bad at all but that is very unqualified opinion.
How severe is this to keep driving?
Anyway, I just had it looked at for another reason and they said it was about to go. Quoted me $1200 (well, reduced it to $1000) for a used assumbly (full axle) or $1600 for a rebuild (just the differential).
I asked what could happen if not repaired. They said anything from locking up on the highway to snapping an axle and blowing through the truck bed.
So should I worry?
1999 Ranger 4.0
5-speed manual
4x4
250,000 miles
Replaced differential fluid 4-5 months ago ... I don't know what I am looking for but the gears looked immaculate ... didn't look bad at all but that is very unqualified opinion.
How severe is this to keep driving?