Ford Explorer Sport Trac Axle Shaft Seal Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(273)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(273)

Axle Shaft Seal Replacement Service

How much does a Axle Shaft Seal Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Ford Explorer Sport Trac Axle Shaft Seal Replacement is $271 with $71 for parts and $199 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2008 Ford Explorer Sport TracV6-4.0LService typeAxle Shaft Seal - Rear ReplacementEstimate$395.74Shop/Dealer Price$453.43 - $577.00
2004 Ford Explorer Sport TracV6-4.0LService typeAxle Shaft Seal - Rear ReplacementEstimate$420.12Shop/Dealer Price$496.32 - $677.58
2001 Ford Explorer Sport TracV6-4.0LService typeAxle Shaft Seal - Rear ReplacementEstimate$420.12Shop/Dealer Price$496.32 - $677.57
2010 Ford Explorer Sport TracV6-4.0LService typeAxle Shaft Seal - Rear ReplacementEstimate$351.74Shop/Dealer Price$409.42 - $532.98
2007 Ford Explorer Sport TracV8-4.6LService typeAxle Shaft Seal - Rear ReplacementEstimate$375.02Shop/Dealer Price$438.60 - $579.69
2007 Ford Explorer Sport TracV6-4.0LService typeAxle Shaft Seal - Rear ReplacementEstimate$351.74Shop/Dealer Price$409.47 - $533.07
2009 Ford Explorer Sport TracV8-4.6LService typeAxle Shaft Seal - Rear ReplacementEstimate$386.02Shop/Dealer Price$449.27 - $590.10
2009 Ford Explorer Sport TracV6-4.0LService typeAxle Shaft Seal - Rear ReplacementEstimate$362.74Shop/Dealer Price$420.99 - $544.98
Show example Ford Explorer Sport Trac Axle Shaft Seal Replacement prices

What is the Axle Shaft Seal all about?

The front axle shaft seal is what prevents the fluid in your differential from leaking out around the axle. The differential delivers engine power from your transmission to the wheels, and allows your wheels to move. Accordingly, it needs to be lubricated, as does your axle. The front axle shaft seal mounts into the axle shaft tube or the differential case depending on design, and prevents the internal fluid from leaking out. If the front axle shaft seal becomes compromised, transmission fluid will leak and possibly damage the transmission or differential.

Keep in mind:

  • It is important to fix an axle shaft seal as soon as possible as the fluid can damage brake components.
  • Fluid leaks can cause problems not just with the adjacent component – they can compound and affect other components in your car.

How it's done:

  • The vehicle is put on jack stands and the four tires are removed. The front and rear brake calipers and brackets are removed to access the axle.

  • The front axle is removed to access the defective front axle seal. The seal is removed and replaced with a new seal.

  • The rear axle is removed to access the defective rear axle seal. The seal is removed and replaced with a new seal and a new differential gasket. The axles are then refilled.

  • The tires are reinstalled and the vehicle is removed from jack stands. Brakes are pumped up and set for operation.

  • The vehicle is road tested to ensure proper operation of all the components that have been worked on.

Our recommendation:

The front axle shaft seal does not require maintenance, though it can fail unexpectedly. If there is a problem with your front axle shaft seal or any other part of your drive train, have it diagnosed and corrected by one of our expert mechanics.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Axle Shaft Seal?

  • Fluid leaks noticed near the front wheels
  • The transmission or differential fluid is low

How important is this service?

You should never neglect any type of fluid leak. If the front axle shaft seal is compromised, you could end up leaking transmission fluid, and at some point your transmission will seize up. You’ll incur costly repairs or have to replace the transmission entirely. A small leak can be monitored closely and managed, but if you’re losing a lot of fluid, get the front axle shaft seal replaced as soon as possible.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Ford mechanics

Real customer reviews from Ford owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(273)

Rating Summary
258
7
1
1
6
258
7
1
1
6

Matthew

33 years of experience
1229 reviews
Matthew
33 years of experience
Ford Explorer Sport Trac V6-4.0L - 75,000 Miles Maintenance Service - Norfolk, Virginia
Great mechanic, knows what he is doing. Only one I trust my vehicle with

Joshua

15 years of experience
26 reviews
Joshua
15 years of experience
Ford Explorer Sport Trac V6-4.0L - Oil/Fluid Leak - Surprise, Arizona
Early which was great

Brandon

20 years of experience
773 reviews
Brandon
20 years of experience
Ford Explorer Sport Trac V6-4.0L - Brakes, Steering and Suspension Inspection - Sanford, Florida
Brandon quickly diagnosed the need for added service and rescheduled appropriately the very next morning.

Jay

37 years of experience
953 reviews
Jay
37 years of experience
Ford Explorer Sport Trac V6-4.0L - Car is not starting - Alta Loma, California
Fixed the issue quickly and was able to avoid additional charges. Tremendous service.

Excellent Rating

(273)

Rating Summary
258
7
1
1
6
258
7
1
1
6
Number of Ford Explorer Sport Trac services completed
3003+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Ford MECHANICS
1700+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

P2613 OBD-II Trouble Code: A/C Refrigerant Distribution Valve Control Circuit High
P2613 means a problem with the A/C refrigerant distribution valve control circuit which causes the air conditioning to not work properly.
3 Ways to Increase Car Battery Life
Car battery life is 2 to 6 years. Extend the life of your car battery with regular maintenance and turning off the headlights when the engine is off.
How to Contest a Parking Ticket
Parking tickets can be contested through mail or online. Schedule a hearing soon after receiving a parking ticket if your first attempt is denied.

How do you reset the computer on a lincoln ls 2003

If you replaced the throttle body or its sensor and had a code for that part, then you will need to have the system scanned and cleared using a scanner capable of clearing the code. After this done, road test...

Will turn over but won't start - 1968 Chevrolet C10 Pickup

Hello. You need to see if you have power to one side of the coil and blinking power on the other side when you crank the engine. If you do and no spark comes out of the coil, then replace...

Key fob eeswt

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com