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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 10:30 AM
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Well, just had my Stang towed to the dealer. I had just taken it out for a brief drive down the highway when I heard a whining sound out of the rear end and then a brief "pop". Then it seemed to cruise on as normal until I downshifted, then heard another odd sound. Although it didn't feel like it, it sounded like a blown tire. When I pulled over, I checked the tires and everything was fine, then I saw the liquid, draining like a faucet out of the rear differential area. Not sure what would cause this on a vehicle that has 7700 miles on it, but I guess I'm soon to find out.
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 10:41 AM
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suxxxxxxxx. Well at least it's under warranty
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 10:50 AM
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Yeah....let's hope I don't get any hassle from them on that!
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by 2010BLKSTANG
Well, just had my Stang towed to the dealer. I had just taken it out for a brief drive down the highway when I heard a whining sound out of the rear end and then a brief "pop". Then it seemed to cruise on as normal until I downshifted, then heard another odd sound. Although it didn't feel like it, it sounded like a blown tire. When I pulled over, I checked the tires and everything was fine, then I saw the liquid, draining like a faucet out of the rear differential area.
Oh my! Let me know if you need me, 2010BLKSTANG.

Deysha
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 10:22 AM
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Oh my! Let me know if you need me, 2010BLKSTANG.

Deysha
Thanks! Sounds like they are ordering parts and fixing it. Blows my mind that something would happen like this. I have a sort video on my iPhone, if I can figure out how to post it on here, I will.
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 12:55 PM
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Thanks! Sounds like they are ordering parts and fixing it. Blows my mind that something would happen like this.
I can't even imagine it, 2010BLKSTANG. I'm happy to learn your dealer is working with you on this. Again, if you need me, let me know.

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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 11:07 AM
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Well, new ring, pinion and carrier are in. Sadly, when installing this the found out it needed a new Axle Housing as well. All this was supposedly caused by a loose nut from the factory. Pretty upsetting having this happen, especially to a car with 7700 miles on it.
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 02:04 PM
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While its not something you want to hear or will like, it is a mechanical device. Things will happen. If a bolt wasn't tight from the factory and it backed out, it would get between that ring and pinion and just cause all kinda H_ell. I'm sure it'll be good as new in no time.
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