rear end?

[tylera23]

there is a noise, when i drive , i think its the rear end.... any thoughts or comments,...

[steve11]

there were some 2003-4 that had bad clutch in the posi-trac rear alxes, if you have that. also, have been some rear alxe bearing problems. you might ask dealer about service bulletin if this is newer model.

[way2old]

Is there anyway you can describe the noise? Is it a noise on turns, speeding up, slowing down, steady cruise.

[tylera23]

its a 96 eddie bauer, v8 , it happens mainly when pressing the gas pedal, and while cruising.....

[exploded99]

Originally Posted by tylera23

its a 96 eddie bauer, v8 , it happens mainly when pressing the gas pedal, and while cruising.....

I assume you are refering to a whining noise? Not a rumble, grinding or other type of noise?

A whine would be typical for a rear end. Transfer cases can also whine. Have your fluids checked.

If you have any small shops in your area that specialize in differentials or four-wheel-drive shops they will usually look at it for free and give you their opinion. They are quite a bit cheaper than Ford dealers.

Look under axles in the yellow pages.

[tylera23]

well took it to the shope, its gonna cost $1,200 to fix, shoulda listened to dad and kept the 2wd vehicle on the street and not had fun in the woods...

[exploded99]

Originally Posted by tylera23

well took it to the shope, its gonna cost $1,200 to fix, shoulda listened to dad and kept the 2wd vehicle on the street and not had fun in the woods...

Depends on what kind of fun you had.