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Question: Ford F150 - Rear Differential Locks Up and Leaks Fluid

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TracyG, 4.9L 6 Cylinder, Anderson, SC, January 12, 2011, 12:46
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My 1990 Ford F150 rear differential locks up in drive and reverse and is leaking fluid. Does anyone know what is causing this and how to fix it?

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    mastertech6371 January 12, 2011, 12:47
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    something came apart. it needs to be examined by a shop for the failure and a bid to fix it.

    Roy

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    Brian Glastetter January 12, 2011, 12:52
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    Be careful. I had a customer come into my shop last week reporting the same issue. It ended up being a transmission failure.

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