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Old Sep 30, 2019 | 02:45 AM
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2002 ford explorer

Have a 2002 Ford Explorer was driving down the road hit a piece of metal punctured my front differential. My question is can I still drive my Ford Explorer with the front differential punctured? It is leaking but will that stop me from driving I do not use 4 wheel drive.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2019 | 11:09 AM
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The front driveline still turns when the truck is moving. the disconnect is in the transfer case. So no, you shouldn't drive it with the diff punctured
 
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Dayum...what are the odds...right?

Did it get the diff cover? If so, maybe you could get it off to replace or weld the hole shut. The diff cover is quite the project to get off due to being so close to the PS. Welp...at least you can change the fluid.
 
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