Really good idea. I changed my RD oil at 70k by sucking it out, and unlike the PTU oil, it was surprisingly clean. There’s no doubt the PTU up front needs more frequent oil changes than the rear one.
I just replaced the Rear Diff on my wife’s 2018 Ecosport… it started howling like a banshee at 40 K miles. I saved the cover from the old junk diff and will be doing this mod… thanks!
Excellent video, Precise info, no fluff. Thank you ! Do you think it's possible to precisely drill a hole into the rear subframe to access the fill plug ? I realize it would require drilling through two walls of the subframe but there might be enough meat in the walls to handle it.
So are you saying the rear fill plug and the front side plug are at different levels? Or are the at the same level? To fill, you just pump oil in until it starts coming out but it doesn't matter which one? I'm asking because I'm going to extract the oil and can only do that from the rear plug...and was just going to refill from there.
The rear plug at the top of the differential is only for filling not leveling. The differential holds 1qt, if you have fluid coming out of the fill plug it's to much.
This rear differential no drain, the PTU no drain, (on 4x4 AWD), one side adjuster for timing chain assembly, (3.5), water pump inside engine, (3.5), transmission filter inside transmission case and having to split case to change filter, (6 speed) A-pillar covers flying off, carbon dioxide poisoning and such makes my on the whim choice to buy a 2015 Ford Exploder give me a lesson on always do good research. Just because someone you know has a vehicle they say they love and have had no problems with means little. Especially if you do your own maintenance.
Pull it out and do it the right way😆. The entire rear subframe gets dropped out to remove these diffs. Book time is 4.5 hours, and will require an alignment post repair. I just installed a used rear diff last week on one. Nobody is pulling one to add a drain plug.
This is STELLAR; just did it to a buddy's 2018, worked flawlessly 😎
Thank you!
Really good idea. I changed my RD oil at 70k by sucking it out, and unlike the PTU oil, it was surprisingly clean. There’s no doubt the PTU up front needs more frequent oil changes than the rear one.
Easy peasy solution!!! Well...easy for the rest of us thanks to your detailed info and measurements. I,seriously,appreciate your advice.
yup that's real nice
I just replaced the Rear Diff on my wife’s 2018 Ecosport… it started howling like a banshee at 40 K miles. I saved the cover from the old junk diff and will be doing this mod… thanks!
Good job. Sometimes creative service personnel can solve issues that an educated high paid engineer cannot see. Thanks
I would exactly the same. But the drill& tap to fit the new Ford drain plug for 2020+ Escape models. Great video
Excellent video, Precise info, no fluff. Thank you ! Do you think it's possible to precisely drill a hole into the rear subframe to access the fill plug ? I realize it would require drilling through two walls of the subframe but there might be enough meat in the walls to handle it.
I'll be doing this real soon thanks for the video
@1:44, what do you call the 3/8” “bit” you have in the ratcheting wrench? Where do you get one? Please advise.
The 3/8 bit is available in a set that comes with the serpentine belt removal tool. KD, Lisle, Mac and Snap on are popular brands.
@@fordfixer3602 thanks!
So are you saying the rear fill plug and the front side plug are at different levels? Or are the at the same level? To fill, you just pump oil in until it starts coming out but it doesn't matter which one? I'm asking because I'm going to extract the oil and can only do that from the rear plug...and was just going to refill from there.
The rear plug at the top of the differential is only for filling not leveling. The differential holds 1qt, if you have fluid coming out of the fill plug it's to much.
Is there room for a 1/4 inch plug?
This rear differential no drain, the PTU no drain, (on 4x4 AWD), one side adjuster for timing chain assembly, (3.5), water pump inside engine, (3.5), transmission filter inside transmission case and having to split case to change filter, (6 speed) A-pillar covers flying off, carbon dioxide poisoning and such makes my on the whim choice to buy a 2015 Ford Exploder give me a lesson on always do good research. Just because someone you know has a vehicle they say they love and have had no problems with means little. Especially if you do your own maintenance.
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How about the front side will the oil drain out from the drain you have instilled? Thanks
All the oil will drain out.
Did you repair the different and replace the bearing
Sorry for the late reply😊. The unit in the video was scrapped. Bearings and crush sleave were not available at that time.
do you have any of these for sale?!
Will this work for a 2012 ford edge awd?
I believe the Edge rear diff is similar but I have not attempted a modification on one.
Pull it out and do it the right way😆. The entire rear subframe gets dropped out to remove these diffs. Book time is 4.5 hours, and will require an alignment post repair. I just installed a used rear diff last week on one. Nobody is pulling one to add a drain plug.