Catastrophic failures in Gen 3 front ends due to improperly seated bearings.

[slimmytimmy]

How many people have had their Gen 3 front ends fail? A possible recall could be coming soon. If you feel any popping or hear any noise that’s irregular, take your truck in to get checked out. It’s been covered under warranty, but make sure you get it there before 36,000 miles. Very long process, and an even longer story, but the failure was not related to any mods or driving style. I know some of you had your front differentials actually explode, but I don’t remember who. This problem took a while to become noticeable. For me it was shot 10-15k miles before I knew anything was wrong. Check this out!

 

[GCATX]

Pretty sure diffs go out in all new brands, just from casual reading. Luck of the draw.

 

[New recaros]

What in your pictures indicates bearings improperly seated?

 

[GCATX]

What in your pictures indicates bearings improperly seated?

I see a galled bearing race, but this stuff just happens. Certainly not Raptor or Ford specific.

 

[shigman]

Should be fixable under warranty till 60K miles…this is powertrain.

 

[MeFryRice]

This is the first I’ve heard of this issue. Why do you believe there is a recall coming soon? Is this what you were told by the dealership or something you’re assuming based on your issue? If anything, it could be a warranty extension or at least a TSB, but certainly not a recall since it’s not safety related.

 

[Jack55]

Is it when youre just driving normal ? i sometime here a clunk\pop when im reversing in\out or just turning at a slow speed in general. I just assumed its a rock stuck to the tires getting crush.