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1996 Ford Explorer
Drivetrain Problems
1996 Ford Explorer Drivetrain Problems
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- Axles Broken
- Cracked Front Driveshaft
- NHTSA: Power Train
- NHTSA: Power Train: Driveline: Differential Unit
- NHTSA: Power Train: Driveline: Driveshaft
- NHTSA: Power Train: Axle Assembly
- NHTSA: Power Train: Axle Assembly: Axle Shaft: Seal
- NHTSA: Power Train: Driveline: Universal Joint
- NHTSA: Power Train: Axle Assembly: Axle Shaft
- NHTSA: Power Train: Axle Hubs
- NHTSA: Power Train: Driveline
- NHTSA: Power Train: Driveline: Center Support Bearing
- NHTSA: Power Train: Driveline: Constant Velocity Joint
- NHTSA: Power Train: Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
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