Originally Posted by flash gordon

I bought mine 5.0 in 9/11 and I have driven only 2K miles. This morning while I was driving on the highway, I felf a shudder and a noise. I thought this is no good! Sure enough. Heavy smoke and grinding noise came from the rear. I stopped immediately and heavy smoke and burning smell came out of the rear. I open the hood, no smoke. When the smoke is cleared, I look under the rear and the differential was leaking oil. Had the car towed to my dealer and got a Focus for a loaner car! .........That's all I have to say for now. Hope the dealer does a good job in fixing it.

Originally Posted by flash gordon

Further to my thread, the dealer called back later in the afternoon and indicated that the bearings in the clutch assmebly burn out and shot the seal out which caused the differential to leak. I did not ask the details sinc it is under warranty so I just assumed that is part of the limited slip differential. ............

Originally Posted by FordCustomerService

Hi flash gordon,

My name is Noemi and I'm the residential Ford help on the forum.

I can escalate that concern to the regional Customer Service Manager for review and assistance. Send me a PM with the VIN, current mileage, as well as your personal and dealer contact to begin the process.

Thanks,

Noemi

Originally Posted by FordCustomerService

Hi flash gordon,

My name is Noemi and I'm the residential Ford help on the forum.

I can escalate that concern to the regional Customer Service Manager for review and assistance. Send me a PM with the VIN, current mileage, as well as your personal and dealer contact to begin the process.

Thanks,

Noemi

Originally Posted by Roy_R

Welcome to Chinese producing products for our domestic cars....

Originally Posted by siggyfreud

Aw come on. We have seen more of the american built engines fail on these than we have of the rear ends. How do you know where they are made?

Originally Posted by Jas5

that's love right there

Originally Posted by flash gordon

Thank you! I have PM you already.