1996 Ford Explorer Repair Question
Topics covered: Frame, Axle, Differential.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on June 13, 2010
1996 Ford Explorer clunking noise
Noises problem
1996 Ford Explorer 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 103,00 miles
i replaced the driveshaft and yoke, and i changed the tranny fluid and screen,and the rear end oil. the problem is when i start off driving from first to second it clunks and after that it shifts fine but when i go to stop right before it does it clunks again. also the rear end does have so what play in it. is it the rear end?
1996 Ford Explorer 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 103,00 miles
i replaced the driveshaft and yoke, and i changed the tranny fluid and screen,and the rear end oil. the problem is when i start off driving from first to second it clunks and after that it shifts fine but when i go to stop right before it does it clunks again. also the rear end does have so what play in it. is it the rear end?
Asked by earnhardt811162Answer
Replied on June 14, 2010
Before I say it's te differential, are you sure the trans mount and motor mounts are good? Also, are the shackles ( where the leaf spring bolts to the frame) in good shape. They all rust and break leaving the axle only partially attached to the frame.
Let me know.
Joe
