98 Ford Explorer V-6 SOHC 4 wd problems

Zimm · 01-04-2006, 09:38 PM

I've got a 98 explorer XLT V-6 SOHC, has auto, 4high and 4 low electronic switch on dash. I am trying to figure out why I am in constant 4 wd (high right now because I am in the 4 wd high posit). The shift motor is off yet still plugged in. I have cleaned the 2 sensors on the TC. I still am in 4 high. I did unplug the shift motor and as I was told, it went to 2 wheel drive (physically, inside, things seem ok, I presume).

Having the shift motor off of the shaft, yet still plugged in and is manually turned to 4 high it still is in 4 high and not auto. The fact that it is not in auto has nothing to do with the shift motor, does it? If I am not mistaken I should be able to drive in auto with out the shift motor on the shaft right? The fact that it is not on the shaft but plugged in must mean something else is wrong like harp senors on the transfer case which I cleaned, more sensors on the wheel wells?, Dash switch any more Ideas. I am about ready to drive it to a garage.

*IAmTodd* · 01-04-2006, 10:15 PM

Auto/HI is electronically controlled. The shift motor has nothing to do with it. Computer problem it sounds.

Zimm · 01-05-2006, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IAmTodd

Auto/HI is electronically controlled. The shift motor has nothing to do with it. Computer problem it sounds.

Thanz for the input.

01-04-2006, 09:38 PM	#1
Zimm Wannabe Elite Explorer Washington D.C. area 98 Ford Explorer XLT Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 19 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	98 Ford Explorer V-6 SOHC 4 wd problems I've got a 98 explorer XLT V-6 SOHC, has auto, 4high and 4 low electronic switch on dash. I am trying to figure out why I am in constant 4 wd (high right now because I am in the 4 wd high posit). The shift motor is off yet still plugged in. I have cleaned the 2 sensors on the TC. I still am in 4 high. I did unplug the shift motor and as I was told, it went to 2 wheel drive (physically, inside, things seem ok, I presume). Having the shift motor off of the shaft, yet still plugged in and is manually turned to 4 high it still is in 4 high and not auto. The fact that it is not in auto has nothing to do with the shift motor, does it? If I am not mistaken I should be able to drive in auto with out the shift motor on the shaft right? The fact that it is not on the shaft but plugged in must mean something else is wrong like harp senors on the transfer case which I cleaned, more sensors on the wheel wells?, Dash switch any more Ideas. I am about ready to drive it to a garage.

01-04-2006, 10:15 PM	#2
IAmTodd Explorer Addict Johnstown, PA 1994 Explorer XLT Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 8,764 Vehicle Specs	Auto/HI is electronically controlled. The shift motor has nothing to do with it. Computer problem it sounds. __________________ 1994 Explorer XLT \| M5R1 swap \| 2" Lift \| 32" ProComp Mud Terrains 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero \| 2.8 Full pressure turbo \| 6MT \| 280whp/325wtq