Question about Ford’s electronic locking differential?
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It's not misinformation, but I should not have said "models" I guess. I mean model options or axle options. In other words, of all the axle combinations available, they are not offering LS in most. I never said the the LS would not be available, but it definitely won't be as common to find one starting with 2012 models.
From the 2011 and 2012 Order Guides, here are the total combinations being offered as Standard, Optional, or included with a Package comparing 2011/2012:
Limited Slip combinations 50/19
Non-Limited Slip combinations 27/31
E Locker combinations 7/57
For 2012 they offer only 19 possible LS combinations compared to 31 Non-LS combinations and 57 E Locker combos. They went from offering 50 LS combinations in 2011 to just 19 in 2012. They expanded the E-Locker option from only 7 combinations in 2011 to 57 in 2012.
The E Locker is now the most available of the axle combinations, followed by the Non Limited Slip, and then the Limited Slip. The LS was availble in 60% of the combinations in 2011 but is available in only 18% of the possible axles for 2012.
From the 2011 and 2012 Order Guides, here are the total combinations being offered as Standard, Optional, or included with a Package comparing 2011/2012:
Limited Slip combinations 50/19
Non-Limited Slip combinations 27/31
E Locker combinations 7/57
For 2012 they offer only 19 possible LS combinations compared to 31 Non-LS combinations and 57 E Locker combos. They went from offering 50 LS combinations in 2011 to just 19 in 2012. They expanded the E-Locker option from only 7 combinations in 2011 to 57 in 2012.
The E Locker is now the most available of the axle combinations, followed by the Non Limited Slip, and then the Limited Slip. The LS was availble in 60% of the combinations in 2011 but is available in only 18% of the possible axles for 2012.
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Mike, they really have cut back on the LS - it's only available with 3.73's for 2012. The open and e-locker is available with 3.15, 3.31, 3.55, and 3.73 - and the 4.10 is e-locker only.
If you don't believe me, you need to look at the order guide.
If you don't believe me, you need to look at the order guide.
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). Thanks for such educated, well thought out replies and highlighting yourself.
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Your truck configuration, as an example, does not have LS as an option for 2012. The only trucks you can get with LS are with a 3.73 axle and even then most choices require a Maximum Tow Package or a Heavy Payload Package to get it. Read the Order guide if you want more details.
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It's not misinformation, but I should not have said "models" I guess. I mean model options or axle options. In other words, of all the axle combinations available, they are not offering LS in most. I never said the the LS would not be available, but it definitely won't be as common to find one starting with 2012 models.
From the 2011 and 2012 Order Guides, here are the total combinations being offered as Standard, Optional, or included with a Package comparing 2011/2012:
Limited Slip combinations 50/19
Non-Limited Slip combinations 27/31
E Locker combinations 7/57
For 2012 they offer only 19 possible LS combinations compared to 31 Non-LS combinations and 57 E Locker combos. They went from offering 50 LS combinations in 2011 to just 19 in 2012. They expanded the E-Locker option from only 7 combinations in 2011 to 57 in 2012.
The E Locker is now the most available of the axle combinations, followed by the Non Limited Slip, and then the Limited Slip. The LS was availble in 60% of the combinations in 2011 but is available in only 18% of the possible axles for 2012.
From the 2011 and 2012 Order Guides, here are the total combinations being offered as Standard, Optional, or included with a Package comparing 2011/2012:
Limited Slip combinations 50/19
Non-Limited Slip combinations 27/31
E Locker combinations 7/57
For 2012 they offer only 19 possible LS combinations compared to 31 Non-LS combinations and 57 E Locker combos. They went from offering 50 LS combinations in 2011 to just 19 in 2012. They expanded the E-Locker option from only 7 combinations in 2011 to 57 in 2012.
The E Locker is now the most available of the axle combinations, followed by the Non Limited Slip, and then the Limited Slip. The LS was availble in 60% of the combinations in 2011 but is available in only 18% of the possible axles for 2012.
