What is the gear ratio for the rear differential on a 2002 Ford Explorer?

The gear ratio for the rear differential on a 2002 Ford Explorer can be either 3.55 or 3.73, depending on the stock configuration of the vehicle.

What is the gear ratio for a 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

Gear ratio 3.73. With 8.8 Ring Gear.

What is the gear ratio for the rear end of a Ford Explorer?

This rear diff can be configured with either a 3.55, 3.73, or 4.10 gear ratios, depending on the stock configuration of your Explorer SUV.

How do I find my differential gear ratio?

The calculation uses the number of teeth in the ring gear and divides it by the number of teeth in the pinion gear to provide you with a “[result] to 1” ratio. For example, if the pinion gear has 41 teeth, and the ring gear has 11 teeth, the ratio would be calculated as 41/11, which is equal to 3.73 = 3.73:1.

What gear ratio does the Ford Explorer have?

Transmission

Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)	1.52
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)	1.27
Reverse Ratio (:1)	4.88
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	3.58

What is the difference between a 4.10 and 3.73 rear end?

What is the difference between a 3.73 and a 4.10 axle ratio? 4.10 gears will give you more toque for pulling at lower speeds, as it is lower geared, but it does cost you in fuel efficiency. I prefer 3.73, as it gives plenty of torque for pulling, but doesn’t cost you as much fuel mileage.

What is a 3.73 gear ratio good for?

For example, a truck with an axle ratio of 3.73 will tow heavier loads than one with an axle ratio of 3.55 or 3.31. It will also have faster acceleration but will end up burning more fuel.

What is the rear differential ratio for a 2002 Ford Explorer?

Ford Explorer Rear Differential 8.8-Inch 2002-2005
We are proud to offer this remanufactured 8.8-inch Rear Differential for the 2002-2005 Ford Explorer SUV. This Rear diff can be configured with either a 3.55 or 3.73 gear ratios and has an open differential to match the stock configuration of your Explorer SUV.

What is the rear end gear ratio on a 2003 Ford Explorer?

With limited slip differential. Carrier assembly. Gear ratio 3.73.

What is the gear ratio for a 2000 Ford Explorer?

Gear ratio 3.55. With 8.8 Ring Gear.

Should I get 3.73 or 4.10 gears?

There is only a 10% difference between 4.10 and 3.73 gears. Unless you need to tow heavy loads, I would keep the 3.73 gears. Or maybe if you are going to big, big tires. Otherwise you probably won’t notice the difference.