Again, look at this shot the OP previously posted (we need more!)
Now look closely at the following Explorer IRS chunks, studying the ribbing very carefully...
Until we see more images that point to the contrary, that differential chunk is looking very much like that of the Explorer/Mountaineer.
Some interesting reading on the 'to be' S197 IRS...
DrivingEnthusiast | Ford Mustang – IRS
Tob
It is definitely the same carrier. Like I said earlier, its no surprise they would use an off the shelf part if suited the application. According to my "source", wheel hop was absolutely not an issue. He kept stressing it was 1. cost, 2. cost and 3. cost.
More pics on the way.