NHTSA ID Number: 10222064
Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51098
Summary
Some 2021-2022 Explorer – Timberline – vehicles may exhibit a rear differential that is venting rear axle fluid. This may result in a noise, odor, or leak noticed by the customer. Inspect the rear of the vehicle for signs of rear differential fluid venting into the rear wheel well, or leaking from the rear differential. If signs of fluid leaks are found from any seals, repair as necessary per Workshop Manual Section 205-02. If no seal leaks are found but fluid is venting, drain the rear differential. Add 85-100 ml of Motorcraft® XL-3 Additive Friction Modifier. Refill with fresh rear differential fluid to bottom of fill plug. Remove the vent tube and use compressed air to verify that the fluid vent tube is clear, then reinstall tube. Engineering investigating, monitor OASIS for updates.
2 Affected Products
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
FORD | EXPLORER | 2021-2022 |
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
SSM 51098
2021-2022 Explorer – Timberline – Differential – Noise, Odor, And/Or Leak From The Rear Of Vehicle – Rear Axle Differential Venting Fluid
MC-10222064-0001.pdf 122.558KB
- For use on certain limited-slip differentials to reduce chatter and hypoid gear noise levels
- Use according to owner guide recommendations
- Formulated for automotive use
- Added to lubricants to reduce the surface friction of the lubricated parts
- Country of Origin : China
- Package Dimensions: 1.778 L x 10.668 H x 1.778 W (centimeters)
- Fit type: Vehicle Specific
- Package Weight: 0.091 kilograms
- The information below is per-pack only
- For use on certain limited-slip differentials to reduce chatter and hypoid gear noise levels
- Use according to owner guide recommendations
- Formulated for automotive use
- Added to lubricants to reduce the surface friction of the lubricated parts
- Positraction additive
- For use in any clutch-style limited slip
- Compatible with most mineral and synthetic oils
- Positraction Limited Slip Differential Additive
- For use on certain limited-slip differentials to reduce chatter and hypoid gear noise levels
- Use according to owner guide recommendations
- Formulated for automotive use
- Added to lubricants to reduce the surface friction of the lubricated parts
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