I have a 2002 Ford Explorer with 89,000 miles on it. I took it in for a belt issue which the dealer fixed for me for about $250. No problem. He then tells me that through out the cars inspection they found that the seals on the rear axles were leaking. So he tells me it will be about $500 to replace the seals. I'm ok with this even knowing that the seals cost about $2. They then come back to tell me that the noise coming from the back of the car is cased by the the ring and pinion being damaged because the seals were leaking. First off I don't remember any noise. Second this is now going to cost me $1500 dollars if I want it fixed.
My question is, How do I know that I am not being ripped off by the dealer. Should I fix the seals and top it off with fluid or does the rear end really need to be rebuilt with a new ring and pinion? How do I know what needs to really be done?
2007-01-16
10:22:19
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Cars & Transportation
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