What the F@#%
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I brought my car to the dealer today to replace the ring and pinion because I was getting a whistling/howling noise on the highway. I pick the car up and the differential is SILENT for 5 miles of highway driving, then like a scene from a horror movie it starts up again. I guess it goes back to get "fixed" again.
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I just don't get it. Ford installs thousands of 3:55, 3:73 and 4:10 gears every day in Explorers and pickups. I personal have 4:10's in a 98 Explorer and 3:73"s in my 93" pickup. No howling or noise at all. I have read all of the horror storys from coast to coast of guys having issues with their gear installs. If you are using good gears (Ford Racing) than it can only be the installation. Lets face it. How many gears you think the guys at our local dealerships install every month. I know none of this helps you Dustin but I just have to believe it is the installation and not the gears.
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Originally posted by Firedude@January 30, 2006, 6:18 PM
Did they find anything wrong with the gears they took out?
Did they find anything wrong with the gears they took out?
Good Question!! Dustin, Did they give you any imput on the 1st set ?
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Originally posted by conv_stang@January 30, 2006, 4:50 PM
gee...they didnt say. that probably mean you got the same gears in the car : )
gee...they didnt say. that probably mean you got the same gears in the car : )
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Originally posted by wild stray@January 30, 2006, 8:33 PM
Prolly changed the gear oil and added some anti-friction and sent you on your way........or did absolutely nothing at all and sent you on the way. Would be interesting to see what Ford ended up being charged for.
Paul
Prolly changed the gear oil and added some anti-friction and sent you on your way........or did absolutely nothing at all and sent you on the way. Would be interesting to see what Ford ended up being charged for.
Paul
They charged Ford for a ring and pinion install including gears, shims and oil. That was on the sheet
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Originally posted by dustindu4@January 30, 2006, 7:35 PM
They charged Ford for a ring and pinion install including gears, shims and oil. That was on the sheet
They charged Ford for a ring and pinion install including gears, shims and oil. That was on the sheet
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Originally posted by DANNY@January 30, 2006, 11:57 PM
Just had the same thing last week and this week they will do it 1 more time. This will be the 5th time, 3 all new, 1 just the gears and now this time ???? you got me. GOOD LUCK
Just had the same thing last week and this week they will do it 1 more time. This will be the 5th time, 3 all new, 1 just the gears and now this time ???? you got me. GOOD LUCK
I think you need to find a new installer/dealer!!!!!!!! Just my opinion!!
Scott