About Ken Surerus Expertise I can answer most questions on most any vehicle with emphasis on Fords, especially vintage Mustangs.
Experience Life experience in all aspects of automotive repair. Self employed since 2001.
Education/Credentials Graduated from Lincoln Technical Institute with high honors, holding a degree in Automotive Technology, my primary area of expertise is in the 1964 1/2-1970 mustangs.
Question I am having noises come from differential on my 96 Ford Explorer do I need to replace my differential or is there an alternative to getting it fixed the noises sound like scraping noises like from brakes
Answer Travis W.,
I would jack it up and make sure that the noise is indeed coming from the rear end. There is a plug on the rear end that you can take out to see if there is any fluid in it and also check it for leaks. Your rear end should contain 80-90 weight gear oil, so make sure that you have some on hand (available from any auto parts store) before you take the plug out. Chances are, if you hear the noise and you are out of fluid, you will need a rebuilt rear end. Unless you are an above average mechanic with the proper tools, you will not be able to rebuild it and would be better off going to a reputable salvage yard to get a good used one for 600-1000 dollars. Double that price and then some if you want a brand new one. Hope that this helps and if you need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me. Good luck.
