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Thread: '03 Explorer Vibration - not AWD

Started 1 month ago by aaron_johnson
I've got an '03 explorer with the automatic 4wd not a awd. Problem is this. From a start, when wheels not turned no issue at all. From a start when wheel turned either left or right a bad vibration shakes the vehicle for about 4 or 5 seconds until you get above about 10-15mph. Started off not really noticable, now it's worse and when I hooked the trailer up the other day it ...
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jlrapp8 replied 1 month ago
well i just removed my front drive shaft and vibration went away. so im thinking it was my transfer case. if you have limited slip rear diff than it could also be the clutch pak in the rear end. gives off symtoms as the transfer case. dont know though. if you have limited slip rear end did you use the ford friction modifyer additive? i think the automatic 4wd is almost the same as AWD. when it ...

Johnny Glenn replied 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Rear differential is the likely cause if vibration is only when accelerating into turn. $800 repair @ Ford Dealer or pick-up salvage part for $250 and DIY.

aaron_johnson replied 2 weeks, 6 days ago
Quote: Originally Posted by Johnny Glenn Rear differential is the likely cause if vibration is only when accelerating into turn. $800 repair @ Ford Dealer or pick-up salvage part for $250 and DIY. Drove the explorer on a 300 mile trek today. noticed that it definitely gets worse after a long drive. ie: after all...

 

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aaron_johnson
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'03 Explorer Vibration -...
Published (2009-11-28 18:42:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by Johnny Glenn Rear differential is the likely cause if vibration is only when accelerating into turn. $800 repair @ Ford Dealer or pick-up salvage part for $250 and DIY. Drove the explorer on a 300 mile trek today. noticed that it definitely gets worse after a long drive. ie: after all the fluid changes, not noticible for little while. after driving 300 miles, way noticible. aaron
jlrapp8
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'03 Explorer Vibration -...
Published (2009-11-13 22:59:00)
well i just removed my front drive shaft and vibration went away. so im thinking it was my transfer case. if you have limited slip rear diff than it could also be the clutch pak in the rear end. gives off symtoms as the transfer case. dont know though. if you have limited slip rear end did you use the ford friction modifyer additive? i think the automatic 4wd is almost the same as AWD. when it comes to how it engages the transfer case. you can...
Johnny Glenn
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'03 Explorer Vibration -...
Published (2009-11-26 18:09:00)
Rear differential is the likely cause if vibration is only when accelerating into turn. $800 repair @ Ford Dealer or pick-up salvage part for $250 and DIY.

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