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Mar 27, 2007 | 08:59 AM

hienie

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Can someone help

I have a 2001 F150 Supercrew 4X4. At the last service the dealership advised me that I was going to need to have the rear yoke replaced but did not indicate it was urgent. I am not having any dripping from that area but I do notice a discoloration on the rear end housing just behind the yoke. I am wondering how soon I will need to get this fixed and if taking a fairly long, 600 miles, trip before will hurt anything.

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Mar 27, 2007 | 09:05 AM

LxMan1

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Did they say why it needed replaced? is it worn or just leaking?

Mar 27, 2007 | 09:35 AM

hienie

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They didn't say. It was my impression thou that it was leaking and it probably would get worse

Mar 27, 2007 | 12:24 PM

86moneypit

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When discoloration happens on metal it is usually a sign of overheating.

Mar 27, 2007 | 02:19 PM

hienie

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This dicoloration is dark and looks like it is some form of liquid . There is no dripping however but it is greasy/oily wet to the touch and makes the rag black when wiped off.

Mar 27, 2007 | 05:52 PM

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a small drip can buildlup over time and stain or "wet" the pumpkin box. this is not a immediate problem. as long as you add a cup of new gear lube, maybe once a year, you could run the truck indefinetely. small leak does not mean a failure is emminent.

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