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Safety Recall 22S27 Rear Axle Bolt Fractures
- Thread starter TFocker
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So the dealer where we have an ST on reserve just called saying "well until theres an actual recall theres nothing that can be done proactively". Sounds like bullshit because there are people here that have gotten them replaced with the correct subframe. In the end, im not planning on really modding or beating the shit out of it but i still want the the subframe its supposed to have. Ive heard good things about the AWR diff mount though.
Just an update to my post.
After the rear subframe replacement, noticed extreme wear on outer edge of rear tire. Took back and the dealer said "the adjustments were loose somehow, we realigned and tightened everything up".
Fast forward a month. They picked it up for service, (I have Ford blue status), another camera update for recall, and fix passenger seat trim. They called, "we've ordered a new rear upper control arm and the car is ready". What!? He said it was loose and needed to be replaced under warranty. Which is why the tire continues to wear. Geeze people...
I've not even talked to them yet about the tire wear issue. I love this vehicle, but this is annoying.
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After the rear subframe replacement, noticed extreme wear on outer edge of rear tire. Took back and the dealer said "the adjustments were loose somehow, we realigned and tightened everything up".
Fast forward a month. They picked it up for service, (I have Ford blue status), another camera update for recall, and fix passenger seat trim. They called, "we've ordered a new rear upper control arm and the car is ready". What!? He said it was loose and needed to be replaced under warranty. Which is why the tire continues to wear. Geeze people...
I've not even talked to them yet about the tire wear issue. I love this vehicle, but this is annoying.Sent from my SM-S916U using Tapatalk
Meanwhile, the rear bolt bushing has failed yet again...(click/clank between drive/reverse with brakes applied) Yes, I will update my NHTSA report....
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Looks Like the NTSB has decided to look closer at the rear axle bolt situation:
https://www.wsaz.com/2023/06/24/for...mpts-transportation-department-investigation/
https://www.wsaz.com/2023/06/24/for...mpts-transportation-department-investigation/
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Well after getting my rear differential and driveshaft replaced at 9k miles I'm now having a leak at the top of the diff at 12k miles. Diff bolt broke Oct 2022 n returned mid December.
Saw the leak in my driveway so thought it might be from when I had the ID Speed rear diff brace installed and maybe the bolts loosened up or something. Brought it to the shop that installed n all the bolts were tight n it was leaking from up on top of the differential the mechanic thought. He pointed out where the diff fluid was hitting the undercarriage like it was spraying up then dripping back down. There's no gasket n only silicone so maybe a spot at the top blew out the silicone and caused a small spot to spray out when it's spinning inside. That's what the mechanic thought. He tried looking up a part number for rear diff gasket but nothing came up so he assumed that Ford didn't have a gasket but used silicone instead.
Dropped it off at the dealer 3 days ago n they of course are backed up n haven't looked at it yet. No loaner n it's the only vehicle that fits my whole family at one time (4 kids). This dealer sucks with loaners as they are always all reserved.
So annoyed with this damn rear diff that I went out n got the largest and cheapest to lease 3 row SUV being delivered tomorrow afternoon (Wagoneer L) lol. Well that's not the only reason I leased a new larger SUV. I was wanting something bigger as the room behind 3rd row sucks in the explorer cuz the rear space is all filled up with a stroller so no room to fit anything else n sold my car. Well hopefully neither have to be in the shop for major repairs n if so I still one available cuz we all know Jeeps reliability . 420hp by the way and over 500 in the Grand Wagoneer with the same inline 6. Wonder if just a tune will get me to 500hp or there's other mechanical differences between the two engines lol.
Anyone have any ideas maybe? Could the diff be cracked due to the brace putting extra stress on it or more then likely the silicone blew out n is spraying diff fluid through the small hole?
Hopefully they can fix it quickly n I can get this damn thing back or maybe get it lemon lawed as it was at the shop for almost 2 months last time waiting on the new diff parts to come n again only 3k miles later.
Guess you heard enough of me ranting. Thanks for getting this far if you made it.
Saw the leak in my driveway so thought it might be from when I had the ID Speed rear diff brace installed and maybe the bolts loosened up or something. Brought it to the shop that installed n all the bolts were tight n it was leaking from up on top of the differential the mechanic thought. He pointed out where the diff fluid was hitting the undercarriage like it was spraying up then dripping back down. There's no gasket n only silicone so maybe a spot at the top blew out the silicone and caused a small spot to spray out when it's spinning inside. That's what the mechanic thought. He tried looking up a part number for rear diff gasket but nothing came up so he assumed that Ford didn't have a gasket but used silicone instead.
Dropped it off at the dealer 3 days ago n they of course are backed up n haven't looked at it yet. No loaner n it's the only vehicle that fits my whole family at one time (4 kids). This dealer sucks with loaners as they are always all reserved.
So annoyed with this damn rear diff that I went out n got the largest and cheapest to lease 3 row SUV being delivered tomorrow afternoon (Wagoneer L) lol. Well that's not the only reason I leased a new larger SUV. I was wanting something bigger as the room behind 3rd row sucks in the explorer cuz the rear space is all filled up with a stroller so no room to fit anything else n sold my car. Well hopefully neither have to be in the shop for major repairs n if so I still one available cuz we all know Jeeps reliability . 420hp by the way and over 500 in the Grand Wagoneer with the same inline 6. Wonder if just a tune will get me to 500hp or there's other mechanical differences between the two engines lol.
Anyone have any ideas maybe? Could the diff be cracked due to the brace putting extra stress on it or more then likely the silicone blew out n is spraying diff fluid through the small hole?
Hopefully they can fix it quickly n I can get this damn thing back or maybe get it lemon lawed as it was at the shop for almost 2 months last time waiting on the new diff parts to come n again only 3k miles later.
Guess you heard enough of me ranting. Thanks for getting this far if you made it.
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The rear differential assemblies are having major issues. I had the entire rear end replaced under warranty at 32k miles. And now again for the same bearing failure at 69k miles, but this time on my dime. I was also told by a county Sheriff that they've had several failures in the field, some of which completely seized during pursuit in 2020+ PIU's.
Now I'm without a car, with no loaner, no ETA on replacement parts because they're on national backorder. This is in my 2021. I've already got a case open with Ford Corporate. They better step up to the plate.
Now I'm without a car, with no loaner, no ETA on replacement parts because they're on national backorder. This is in my 2021. I've already got a case open with Ford Corporate. They better step up to the plate.
I'm wondering if the shearing of the bolts, and the bearing failures are interconnected. The 2 bolt rear ends might have enough resistance during the seizing to not shear, but with half the strength, the 1 bolts shear when the rear end fails/seizes. So the root cause may be the differential/rear end, and the symptom is the sheared bolt.
Depends on what one means by "major issues" vs. maybe "an ongoing problem."
My definition of "major issues" would mean every dealer in the nation having dozens of Explorers with broken bolts/bushings/bearings on their lot.
Regardless of how we feel about the issue, that is just not the case. I got the AWR brace because I had the FP tune installed.
My definition of "major issues" would mean every dealer in the nation having dozens of Explorers with broken bolts/bushings/bearings on their lot.
Regardless of how we feel about the issue, that is just not the case. I got the AWR brace because I had the FP tune installed.
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I would consider myself having to replace a differential every 4th oil change, more than a minor issue. I would also say that the Sheriff having a dozen failures in their fleet, more than a minor issue. There were 4 Explorers at my small dealership waiting on rear ends.
That seems a bit more major than a camera issue, but they recalled for that..
That seems a bit more major than a camera issue, but they recalled for that..
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