Front Driveshaft Rzeppa Joint Leaking Grease

[Hootbro]

Got under the Ranger this morning prepping for a oil change and noticed my front driveshaft rzeppa joint leaking grease out from under the boot and slinging it. I was able to get the boot to rotate on the radial and it seems the band clamp is not tight enough. I seem to recall another member here posting something similar but cannot find that post off hand.

Actually have an appointment scheduled tomorrow at the dealership for the door module programming recall and will bring it up with them.

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[stuartmunto]

Here's the other post that seems to be the same issue

https://www.ranger6g.com/forum/threads/front-driveshaft-throwing-grease.13014/

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Got under the Ranger this morning prepping for a oil change and noticed my front driveshaft rzeppa joint leaking grease out from under the boot and slinging it. I was able to get the boot to rotate on the radial and it seems the band clamp is not tight enough. I seem to recall another member here posting something similar but cannot find that post off hand.

Actually have an appointment scheduled tomorrow at the dealership for the door module programming recall and will bring it up with them.

Good morning! If you'd like additional assistance, feel free to send us a private message with your VIN and dealer info and we’ll look into this driveshaft concern. Thank you!

 

[Aemonn]

Please update us on how your dealer proceeded with your issue. I am curious and it may affect how I re-approach my dealer or another dealer.

 

[Hootbro]

Please update us on how your dealer proceeded with your issue. I am curious and it may affect how I re-approach my dealer or another dealer.

They are replacing the whole driveshaft and put it on order. There was no pushback of any kind from them.

 

[Hootbro]

Looked up the part number and it the same one used on the current Bronco. Seems to be a intermittent problem on the Bronco also.

 

[Aemonn]

Interesting. I'm going to pursue getting mine replaced. Did they offer to replace it, or did you have to request the replacement?

 

[Hootbro]

Interesting. I'm going to pursue getting mine replaced. Did they offer to replace it, or did you have to request the replacement?

They made the call themselves. This was a add on when I dropped it off this morning for my original appointment for the door module reprogramming recall. Showed the service advisor the photo on my phone and was given the service ticket and told the replacement driveshaft is on order when I left.

No muss, no fuss.

 

[CACTUSGREYFX4]

Went in for window recall and had them check front end as I was getting a spot on my driveway. Axle seal leaking.

 

[Hootbro]

Replacement front driveshaft was installed today. They got it last week but never bothered to call until I called them yesterday asking for status. No clue on how long it took them as I also bundled a wheel swap out while I was in and that took forever. I will get under it to inspect this weekend sometime and see if they bothered to clean up the slung grease.

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