Rear Differential Failed

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9.0

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
$3,200
Average Mileage:
110,000 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (1 reports)
  2. replace whole differential (1 reports)
2002 Mercury Mountaineer drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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2002 Mercury Mountaineer Owner Comments

problem #2

Jun 022014

Mountaineer 5.7L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 140,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Tears up the tires. Hops and jumps sliding the tires when turning. I am a non traditional student, I can't just buy a new car.

- Angela R., Iowa City, IA, US

problem #1

May 242007

(reported on)

Mountaineer 4.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,000 miles

So I'm sure you've seen the TSB about the clutchpack for the rear diff. Mine suffered a catastrophic failure with little to no warning before fully locking my rear axle solid, ie. left and right wheels have to turn at the same speed - turning is very difficult. The dealer recommended a rebuild, I chose to fully replace the diff - the cost difference was very small... then the axle seals started leaking on the new diff. Replaced twice, still leak... there's 2 complaints about those too!

- David F., Clifton, VA, US

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