I have a 2003 ford explorer eddie bauer v6 with 12,700 miles on it. When i'm driving on the highway at 50 miles or so I hear like a whining noise coming from the rear axle.I only hear this noise when i'm pressing down the gas pedal. When i go below 50 mph it goes away. Does anyone have the same thing happening to them? Is this a thing thats covered under warranty? Did anyone have this fixed?
Thanks in advance
Hi, I have a '02 Eddie Bauer V8 with the same symptoms. I now have 43,000 mi. and may have to depend on dealer/Ford's goodwill. :(
Jim
This is a known issue with some of the vehicles. It invovles premature wearing of the bearings in the rear differential. I have read that Ford has replaced the bearings without argument on vehicles still under warranty. I have also read of Ford replacing this on vehicles out of warranty as well if you can complain to the right person. I just rolled over 38,500 miles and still no whine so I am keeping my fingers crossed that it won't affect my vehicle.
I have had this happen with my 2002 Explorer -- they say it is a drive shaft that is not under recall, but is a "Mechanic's Advisory" (or something like that). Mine is out of warranty, 48,000, and they say it'll be $475.00 to replace it -- but I can keep driving and it'll not be a problem, I am told. I have already had problems with other rear end components and have pretty much had all that replaced while under warranty. My siste-rin-law has a
2002 she bought new and is starting to have rear-end problems also. I think it is a problem with this newer type of rear end system they have put in, and I feel that they should be recalling these problematic parts. Good luck.
I have a 2004 with the same problem. They replaced the rear axle. I told them about the noise - no questions asked - they knew exactly what the problem was.
That was 2 month ago - the problem is - its's back!
Ken
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