Bought a cheap explorer and 4x4 and heat dont work

steve_lemont_33 · 10-23-2010, 06:23 PM

hey
i bought a 2001 Ford Explorer XLS 4x4 for $250
the 4x4 doesn't work
when put in 4x4 high the light comes on
the driveshaft that goes to the front spins when the vehicle is on
and u cant turn it when the vehicle is off.
but the front tires dont spin.
anybody know whats wrong??

my heat also quit out a little while ago.
i checked the fluid it was full
i checked for a air blockage and i didnt find one.
i checked the thing behind the glovebox and that motor works andthe plastic piece isnt broken. any ideas?

thanks steve

robertoa1a · 10-23-2010, 10:26 PM

Is the engine ever warming up. If not, possible thermostat.

Secondly, on many vehicles there is a vacuum actuated bypass gadget where the hot water is piped in that may be stuck.

10-23-2010, 06:23 PM	#1
steve_lemont_33 Wannabe Elite Explorer walkerton ontario 2001 XLS 4X4 Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 7 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Bought a cheap explorer and 4x4 and heat dont work hey i bought a 2001 Ford Explorer XLS 4x4 for $250 the 4x4 doesn't work when put in 4x4 high the light comes on the driveshaft that goes to the front spins when the vehicle is on and u cant turn it when the vehicle is off. but the front tires dont spin. anybody know whats wrong?? my heat also quit out a little while ago. i checked the fluid it was full i checked for a air blockage and i didnt find one. i checked the thing behind the glovebox and that motor works andthe plastic piece isnt broken. any ideas? thanks steve

10-23-2010, 10:26 PM	#2
robertoa1a Wannabe Elite Explorer Jacksonville, FL 96 5.0 xlt 2wd white/char Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 973 Vehicle Specs	Is the engine ever warming up. If not, possible thermostat. Secondly, on many vehicles there is a vacuum actuated bypass gadget where the hot water is piped in that may be stuck.