Symptom Chart - Differential
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Condition | Actions |
|---|---|
| Axle overheating | GO to Pinpoint Test A |
| Broken gear teeth on the ring gear or pinion | GO to Pinpoint Test A |
| Differential side gears/pinion gears are scored | GO to Pinpoint Test C |
| Front axle does not engage | GO to Pinpoint Test D |
| Gray or milky axle lubricant in low mileage vehicles | GO to Pinpoint Test E |
| Lubricant leaking from the pinion seal, axle shaft oil seals or support arm to the housing | GO to Pinpoint Test F |