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DLA...thanks for your input. ABS system is working good, no codes / no lights, so I somewhat eliminated wheel speed sensors as well. I noticed the problem over the Summer after I bought it, then unplugged the TC modules and the problem went away. In the meantime, I did the transfer case...

Thanks for the explanation...happens as well on dry pavement in a straight-line acceleration without any wheel spin. Hard to describe, but it almost sounds like a mechanical 'knocking' sound and / or hesitation.

Tires are new within 10k miles...Goodyear Fortera's.

Thanks for the reply...does not feel "normal". On dry pavement, it definitely feels like the front axle is intermittently disengaging under power. I understand there is like a 5% load on the front axle in AUTO mode, this feels like maybe an electrical issue causing the transfer case to...

Yes...I have put it on a lift and could not duplicate the problem. You can only feel it while under load / hard on the gas.

'02 Explorer w/ 4.6 V8 Hey guys...have been trying to diagnose a problem with my 4wd AUTO function for the last couple months and with the heavy snow this week, the urgency to find a fix has increased. Problem is an intermittent engagement of the front axle under power, feels like a...

That makes sense...thanks for the reply! Gary

New owner / newbie question... Can anyone tell me what the switch under the hood (passenger side) does? I thought it was for an under-hood light, but guess it is a safety switch? Thanks

So...thanks for the suggestion on the fluid. I ended up solving (2) issues at one time. Turns out the transfer case rear seal had a very slow leak and the transfer case was low on ATF. So I replaced the seal, changed the fluid, and all seems well at this time. In addition, I had a...

Yes...(4) brand new Goodyear Futura tires. Another note, by shifting into 4WD high mode, the shudder went away as well. Thanks

Hey guys...new to the forum with a tech question on a vehicle I just purchased. '02 Explorer XLT w/ 4.6L and Auto 4wd I have been recently experiencing a 'shudder' in the vehicle, once warmed up after 15-20 miles. Vehicle exhibits shudder through the middle of each gear, not at the shift...