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Why is the back of my Ford Explorer leaking?

Why is the back of my Ford Explorer leaking?

Town Ford did find a crack in the welding in the back by the hatchback for that leak, but there are so many areas leaking that this is not going to be worth fixing. It’s going to have future issues on the other side I’m sure.

What to do about a leaking rear axle seal?

Let us know in the Values & Prices Paid section! 2010 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer had at 54,000 miles the rear axle seal and pinion seal leaking fluid. This was repaired at a Ford dealership under warranty. They replaced both rear axle seals and the pinion seal, flushed the differential, and replaced all associated fluids.

What does it mean when your rear differential is leaking?

Rear differential leaks are the culprit, either at the axle seals, the pinion seal (where the driveshaft attaches), or the rear differential cover. Light brown or grayish fluid on the ground under the back of your truck is an indication that you have a differential fluid leak.

Where does the water come from in a 2013 Ford Explorer?

2013 Ford Explorer every time it rains i have a large amount of water in the back seat drivers side on the floor of this car.

Town Ford did find a crack in the welding in the back by the hatchback for that leak, but there are so many areas leaking that this is not going to be worth fixing. It’s going to have future issues on the other side I’m sure.

Let us know in the Values & Prices Paid section! 2010 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer had at 54,000 miles the rear axle seal and pinion seal leaking fluid. This was repaired at a Ford dealership under warranty. They replaced both rear axle seals and the pinion seal, flushed the differential, and replaced all associated fluids.

2013 Ford Explorer every time it rains i have a large amount of water in the back seat drivers side on the floor of this car.

What to do if rear wheel oil is leaking?

Add 0.5 to 1 ounce (14.8 to 29.6 ml) Rotunda Dye-Lite Leak Detection Dye for Gasoline Engine Oil 164-R3700, also contained in 164-R0756 to the axle following the appropriate Workshop Manual. NOTE: Adding the dye on some vehicles will require the rear wheel ABS sensor to be removed. Refer to the appropriate Work Shop manual drain and fill procedure.

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Ruth Doyle