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The Ford SR sedan we bought new in 2004 has had two diffs replaced in 100,000 km. The first diff was replaced at 50,000 km under warranty, but Ford refused to have anything to do with the second one. I don't think it?s fair that you have to replace two diffs in five years.? Is there a problem with Ford diffs?

Answered by CarsGuide

4 May 2010

Graham Smith

Unfortunately it is a common problem and your experience is in line with that of other Falcon owners. For a time there Ford was replacing diffs on cars that were out of warranty, but that seems to have stopped. If you had a dealer replace the second diff I would suggest you go back to Ford and ask for some compensation.

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