I eat torsens for breakfast.
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its been an issue with 02 torsens
https://www.ranger-forums.com/f37/to...75/index3.html
https://www.ranger-forums.com/f37/re...ent-out-75647/
https://www.ranger-forums.com/f37/l-...happens-15091/
https://www.ranger-forums.com/f15/re...uestion-19328/
The original recall from 2002MY was for new replacement axle assemblies. If yours has been replaced already, it is supposed to have a purple tag on it. If your truck was produced later in the model year, it should already have the improved Torsen.
https://www.ranger-forums.com/f37/to...75/index3.html
https://www.ranger-forums.com/f37/re...ent-out-75647/
https://www.ranger-forums.com/f37/l-...happens-15091/
https://www.ranger-forums.com/f15/re...uestion-19328/
The original recall from 2002MY was for new replacement axle assemblies. If yours has been replaced already, it is supposed to have a purple tag on it. If your truck was produced later in the model year, it should already have the improved Torsen.
NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 02V035000
Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Details: ON SOME MANUAL TRANSMISSION TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE FX4 PACKAGE, THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL CASE COULD FRACTURE UNDER A HIGH TORQUE EVENT SUCH AS WHEN CUSTOMERS ACCELERATE RAPIDLY FROM A STOP OR WHEN A SPINNING TIRE SUDDENLY GAINS TRACTION.
Consequence: DIFFERENTIAL FRACTURES COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN WHEEL LOCK-UP.
Corrective Action: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 29, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Units Potentially Affected: 1096
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Date added to NHTSA datbase: 02/07/2002
Internal use: 2/7/2002
Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Details: ON SOME MANUAL TRANSMISSION TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE FX4 PACKAGE, THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL CASE COULD FRACTURE UNDER A HIGH TORQUE EVENT SUCH AS WHEN CUSTOMERS ACCELERATE RAPIDLY FROM A STOP OR WHEN A SPINNING TIRE SUDDENLY GAINS TRACTION.
Consequence: DIFFERENTIAL FRACTURES COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN WHEEL LOCK-UP.
Corrective Action: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 29, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Units Potentially Affected: 1096
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Date added to NHTSA datbase: 02/07/2002
Internal use: 2/7/2002
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06-10-2010
What were you doing when it happened?
Wasn't 02 the year they recalled the Torsens in the manuals? Is that what you mean by Ford owing up to it?
How did you know it was busted, or did you stumble on it before disaster?
How did you know it was busted, or did you stumble on it before disaster?
I heard it start humming, then vibrating like crazy, really loud, and the back end was jumping all over. Started looking for another rearend, put about 2,000 miles on this one while it was doing this, but I knew it would eventually go one day. Then one morning it finally had enough.
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