# 2014 Ford Escape - Rear diff

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-rear-diff/179045>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** ford\
**Created:** [August 29, 2021, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-rear-diff/179045 "2021-08-29T13:56:03Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 7\
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**Author:** ![osteofx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/90db22/32.png) [@osteofx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/osteofx)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2021, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-rear-diff/179045/1 "2021-08-29T13:56:03Z")

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diagnosed with rear diff problem by dealership (ford)

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**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2021, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-rear-diff/179045/2 "2021-08-29T15:00:21Z")

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Sorry to read that, did you have a question?

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**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/48514_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2021, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-rear-diff/179045/3 "2021-08-29T15:11:00Z")

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If the differential needs to be repaired, you can undoubtedly have it done by an independent mechanic’s shop for a lot less than the dealership would charge. There is really no reason to take a 7 year old car to a dealership for this type of repair.

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**Author:** ![Cavell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cavell/32/43396_2.png) [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2021, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-rear-diff/179045/4 "2021-08-29T15:21:26Z")

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Electronic clutch locking assy issues seem to be common on some brands…

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**Author:** ![osteofx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/90db22/32.png) [@osteofx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/osteofx)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2021, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-rear-diff/179045/5 "2021-08-29T22:07:31Z")

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I wish I had a local mechanic that I knew or was recommended to me for my area, 11740, NY, greenlawn, huntington, do you know anyone who is trustworthy to do this job?

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**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2021, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-rear-diff/179045/6 "2021-08-29T22:55:38Z")

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Google is a good resource. Yelp as well. Friendz and co-workers, too. Look for a well rated independent auto repair shop. Stay away from the big chains like Pep Boys. You may have to wait for the repair, good shops have crowded lots.

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**Author:** ![osteofx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/90db22/32.png) [@osteofx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/osteofx)\
**Post date:** [August 30, 2021, 10:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-rear-diff/179045/7 "2021-08-30T10:24:21Z")

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thank you so much for your help