Ford Sterling 9.75 12 Bolt, Patterned Fins Differential Cover

Volume: 0.5 quarts over stock

Dimensions: Click here for dimensions. 

Number of Bolts: 12 bolts

This PML cover for Ford F–150 trucks, SUVs and vans has a patterned fins and is extra capacity. This is a heavy duty replacement for the stock 12 bolt cover on Ford Sterling 9.75 (9 3/4) inch differentials.

Benefits:

• Increased fluid capacity
• Only 5/8 inch deeper than stock
• Fins for heat dissipation and a custom look
• Drain hole and magnetic drain plug for easier servicing
• Heavy duty construction to add strength to the differential housing
• Thick gasket flange for a uniform clamping providing a secure seal
• Fill hole and a boss that can optionally be machined for a temperature sending unit
• Hardware included

PML also makes a straight fin cover for this differential for applications wanting a more classic look or a round shaped cover.

Applications:

This rear end differential cover fits many Ford F150s, vans and SUVs with the 12 bolt for 9.75 differential. Some possible applications are:

• F150, 2004 to 2023
• F150, 1997 to 2003, 5.4 engine
• Navigator, 1995 to 2006
• Expedition, 1997 to 2002, 5.4 engine (check carefully for clearance)
• Transit vans

Configurations vary. Always check the vehicle to verify the differential and clearance for a larger cover. Some vehicles may have a Ford 8.8, PML part number 9519, or 8.8 Super, PML part number 11145, differential.

Note to Lightning owners: Ford Lightning 1999 to 2004 have a sway bar very close to the stock cover and there is no space for a larger aftermarket cover. Check your truck carefully for clearance.

Drain, Fill, Level Check, Optional Temperature Sending Unit Machining

This PML differential cover has a drain hole on the bottom and includes a magnetic drain plug.

There is a fill hole on top.

On the vehicles this cover was designed for there is a plug on the driveshaft side of the differential for level check (this can also be used for filling).

A boss on the side of the cover can be machined for a temperature sending unit. Optionally, PML can drill and tap a 1/8 NPT hole. There is a machining charge for this.

PML Differential Cover Compared to Stock

   
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This image compares the depth of both PML Ford Sterling 9.75 differential covers and the stock cover. Click on image to view larger in a new tab or window.