Anyone have issues with the front diff
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Anyone have issues with the front diff
I have a 2015 f150.it was making a whining noise at around 60km. had to have he front differential Worked on. Now it's happening again anyone else having the same issues
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When the front differential was refilled, did they refill with synthetic hypoid gear lubricant per SSM 45087:
SSM 45087 - 2009-2015 F1504x4 Front Pinion Bearing Damage
If pinion bearing damage is noted during the repair of the Front Axle on 2009 -2015 F150 4x4 units operated in severe cold climates. Use Motorcraft XY-75W85-QL Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant upon reassembly and fluid fill. The lube will offer better pinion bearing lubrication in severe arctic conditions. Only a small number of units operated in the most severe climates will benefit from the using the synthetic lube. Do not replace thelube unless you have identified a concern with the pinion bearing (or as perrecommendation of Ford Hotline)
Note: starting in 2017 this is now the recommended fluid for all climates
Last edited by tmcolegr; Sep 19, 2017 at 07:00 PM.
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My 2016's sprung a leak. Fortunately it was spotted by an "oil changer" before it lost too much fluid (he saw the gasket was starting to leak). While I was waiting to get it in for a warranty repair I felt it was running a bit rough (or it could just have been my imagination).