Traction light on!

2005 FORD FREESTYLE
95,000 MILES
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TURFDAWG
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Traction light came on, system was evaluated and replaced the computer as a first effort, now I am told that the differential is going bad and because of the AWD system it cannot be rebuilt but must be replaced. $5600 cost. Value of the vehicle is 6K by Blue Book. Is there a fix outside of replacing differential or something else to look at? I am told it will be making so much noise before it fails that I will not be able to hear myself in the vehicle, as of now it is not making any noise at all!
Aug 19, 2013 at 5:07 AM
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HMAC300
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I have seen the front bearing hub cause this issue here is a video to show you how to change it out on a similar car the process is the same.

https://youtu.be/ZgiPRG6jffc


Please run down this guide and report back.
Aug 19, 2013 at 7:03 AM