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Hello all,
I wanted to know if anybody else is having any issues in regards to there rear differential leaking? I noticed a place in the garage concrete and then placed some cardboard in the area and sure enough there is a leak from my rear differential. I am going to be contacting my local Ford Dealer tomorrow to set up an appointment to get that fixed, but want to know if that is a thing that many have noticed?

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A few folks on YouTube & here on the forum have noted that their RDU drain bolts were not tightened properly - surprised they lefty loosened so easily.

Your drips may be coming from your drain plug. Before driving - make sure there is not a big puddle & a drain plug on your garage floor!

You might even be able to see the plug (and check the tightness yourself without lifting truck?) YouTube vid shows the easy access /location to the drain plug location.
 

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I would try to determine where the leak is originating before doing anything. Should be easy to tell. But there is no common issues with leaking RDU's.
 
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I would try to determine where the leak is originating before doing anything. Should be easy to tell. But there is no common issues with leaking RDU's.
Can I get link for the youtube video?
 

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Its not the drain plug, but something is very much wrong as the little drip has grown to several drips. I have an appointment to get it looked at on Monday. I am assuming that the gasket goop is defective or a mico crack.
 

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How long has it been doing that? I’d be cautious about driving it unless it’s straight to the dealer. The RDU don’t take a lot of fluid and you could do more damage if it’s almost out.
 
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A handful of days. You are very correct there is not a ton of fluid in that housing.
 
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Please post back with your findings from the dealer!
 

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Hello all,
I wanted to know if anybody else is having any issues in regards to there rear differential leaking? I noticed a place in the garage concrete and then placed some cardboard in the area and sure enough there is a leak from my rear differential. I am going to be contacting my local Ford Dealer tomorrow to set up an appointment to get that fixed, but want to know if that is a thing that many have noticed?

Eric
how many miles?
 
 







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