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Poll: How many have experienced a "rear axle bolt fracture" (POLL CLOSED 6-4-22)
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If you do a second poll, I would suggest limiting it to one bolt owners as well.
If the cause of concern is that only having one bolt leads to that one bolt breaking, it really doesn't matter how many of us two bolters vote on the no my bolt didn't break option. That just further waters down the numbers.
If the cause of concern is that only having one bolt leads to that one bolt breaking, it really doesn't matter how many of us two bolters vote on the no my bolt didn't break option. That just further waters down the numbers.
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Yeah… no. I did go back to a 93 tune from my E50 tune to lessen the bolt break odds until I can install the new subframe. I will likely order up some ARP or similar bolts for the diff as well.
Based on what the facts we know thus far, the 3-bolt mountings may have passed the required engineering analysis for durability, but the bolts used were not spec’s properly.
This makes the most sense as the police versions are getting the bolts right away. The masses vehicles will likely follow. Those of us who already purchased the 4-bolt subframe “may” not need it if the correct bolts are used…
Based on what the facts we know thus far, the 3-bolt mountings may have passed the required engineering analysis for durability, but the bolts used were not spec’s properly.
This makes the most sense as the police versions are getting the bolts right away. The masses vehicles will likely follow. Those of us who already purchased the 4-bolt subframe “may” not need it if the correct bolts are used…
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Ahhhhh, no 
But I will offer my lift to anybody local that has a need. Maybe we could have a subframe party and get a few done over a weekend
But I will offer my lift to anybody local that has a need. Maybe we could have a subframe party and get a few done over a weekend
Seriously though, if anyone does the swap I'm sure all of us here would love to see the vid.
We have two 2021's and no breakage. My husband and I both tend drive our ST's as they should be driven, HARD!!!!
. My husband and I both tend drive our ST's as they should be driven, HARD!!!!
p.s. luv the flags in your avatar. 'Murica!
I think this guy is me.
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- Stratford, ON, Canada
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- 2022 Explorer ST Star White
got my Recall on my 2/22 ST on the ford pass app, but the only "fix" being offered is for the safty aspect of rolling when in park, so pcm adjustment to apply e brake when its in park... nothing to correct the problem as of yet or replace the bolt, i have the AWR bracket coming anyways just for peice of mind
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The thing about this recall, it only states the 3.3l engines for the Police. None for the 3.0l ecoboost.
On the Explorer's side, it doesnt state specific ones, so could mean all of them including the Limited, XLT and ST-Line.
Im pretty sure none of the ST/Platinum owners from 2020 will ever receive this recall and the rest of the trim models will.
On the Explorer's side, it doesnt state specific ones, so could mean all of them including the Limited, XLT and ST-Line.
Im pretty sure none of the ST/Platinum owners from 2020 will ever receive this recall and the rest of the trim models will.
