4x4

Quick question! Will it cause any damage in the front diff or transfer case or damage of any kind for that matter for me to drive my 4WD vehicle without the front driveshaft installed ??? Let's say I'm only going to drive it like this for 100 miles... Is this ok or a bad idea??

Do not activate the 4x4 system; if someone has the electrical diagram to share, I would appreciate it, and how it is activated for it to function.

Hey guys I recently purchased a '94 explorer xlt as a project to fix up and take to college. Recently I have been troubleshooting the 4x4 and I'm at a little bit of a loss. The wiring is good as the computer is receiving signals. I verified that the computer is functional and sending signals to...

Hi I got myself a 93 xlt 4x4 that had been sitting for a decade. While replacing the ball joints I ran into a slight hiccup with the abs wheel sensor. I broke the sensor shield and couldn't find any replacements. I have removed the abs relay, so I currently don't have abs (which is alright with...

So, my first winter owning my Sport, it was out of commission for a new thermostat housing and figuring out if the headgasket had blown. Snow came and passed while the explorer sat and I didn’t get to gather any of that snow driving experience. Unluckily enough, soon after replacing the...

Hey guys and gals I’m looking to change the dif oil on my wife’s sport trac 4x4 but I’m not 100% sure about the gear oil type. Anyone know the type and capacity? I already ordered the little pump to do the front dif so that won’t be a problem.

Hello, I have a 2010 ford explorer 4.0. the tcs and abs warning light are not working for a while. Now i dont know if the tcs is actually working or not. My thoughts are i will have to swap the instrument cluster but m not confirmed if the bulbs for the warning lights are blown. I tried to open...

Hi again y’all, I’m still driving my 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 2dr. I’ve got an automatic with the electronic 4wd switch. When starting the vehicle, 4hi and 4low lights do not illuminate. I’ve tested voltage and ground on the 4x4 module’s harnesses. I’ve visually inspected the 4x4 module’s...

i have an 02 explorer 'prior 3/4/02' . it has the bts tubular UCAs and 3 in suspension lift. i purchased the trak motive cv joints for front. they are for the "3/4/02" newr explorer. after inspection the 03/04/02 and up cvs are 2.5 in" shorter than the prior year, this entails me that the newer...

Somewhere near Outter Limits, Johnson Valley, CA

Does anybody know what this is? Found in the bottom of my transmission pan. It's been slipping pretty bad lately so I figured I would drop the pan and check for metal shavings and replace the filter and fluid. This is what I found. Also, is that considered a lot of metal shavings? Trying to...

The Backstory: Howdy! My name is Sebastian (Left). Excited to post to these forums! I've been lurking for around 6months, and have learned a ton. Bit about me: Grew up in Texas, moved out to Denver about 3 years ago. I'm a caretaker for my dad (right) who is a stage IV cancer patient. As a kid...

Hi all, I'm doing a front end rebuild at the start of June and I'm thinking of replacing the old wheel hubs while I'm in there doing such a big job! Are both the front and Rear wheel hubs the same on a 2004 4x4? Planning to get all my gear off RockAuto. Thanks in advance.

Alright guys… I’ve officially hit a mental wall. I am trying to fix the shift motor to get my 4x4 back up and running. I tried the test in the back with the 4 lights. That’s all good. Took the shift motor off and no surprise but the bushing in there was totally destroyed. So I replaced it with...

I have a 1996 explorer XLT 4.0 4x4. I just bought it and it has an issue where it won't start after it warms up and sits for a few minutes. It was showing code 0420. I cleaned iac, and changed maf. Once it starts tho It runs great. Well until 2 days ago. This is unrelated. It started...

Im swapping a rebuilt 5r55s from a 2007 explorer limited trim 4x4 with the 4.0 into my dd 2008 explorer xlt trim 4x4 with the 4.0 as well. Curious if im gonna running into any compatibility issues when i go to swap them, particularly with the ecm/tcm? Will the 2007 5r55s plug and play with the...

Thanks for welcoming me to the group! This site has been very helpful to me over the years! I currently have a few questions I need some answers for.. First off I’m needing torque specifications on everything I’m listing below and any tips to go along with it will be greatly appreciated! Thanks...

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Hello everyone, So to kinda help more here's my explorer and the events that happened. I have a 94' Explorer Xlt With the 4.0 OHV. It's a solid front 4x4, Automatic with the sad A4LD, (Got like a 2.5" lift with 33"s and a remote start from previous owner *kinda shoty job*). But here recently...

Hello! I Made my account here on EF For a few years now, I've responded to a few threads here and there, but I finally did the Elite Explorer deal (2 for 1) this last November, and I'm Glad I did! (Especially Now!) Ever since I was little, I loved our families 97 2 door Explorer we bought in...

Hi all, I've had my 08 Explorer xlt for 3 years now and have loved it. Everyone doesn't see the beauty that I see in my car so I hope to find some people who also do. Glad to be here and hope to learn lots!

mi ncontre este foro vi un vehiculo de un integrante del foro , su nombre es pablo , algun dia quiere llegar a tener un proyecto como el de el ... Compre Una 4x4 ford explorer 91 quiero restaurarla mi meta es subir 3 Pulgadas al Cuerpo ponerles gomas de 35 Pulgadas Instalar...

hello, i have a 02 explorer limited v8 and when i put the ignition key on it lights the 4x4 low light a few seconds and after a few seconds it goes out. (the drive is in 4wd auto.) same when you start the engine, 4x4 low comes on for a few seconds . after that nothing can be done with the 4x4...

So, bear with me here, this'll sound pretty stupid. I got three ideas to put out there. 92 Explorer XL 4x4. Virtually stock but lots of repairs to OEM, looking to change that before October 31st hits as I will hopefully participating in the local Gambler 500. Slight lift from new front...

Okay, so I bought an exploder awhile ago and have had quite the frikken adventure with it, (engine number 2 for me, and it’s on its second complete transmission for its life). It honestly seems like Ford has intentionally made this thing hard to work on, but I digress. I bought it for the 3rd...

Hey all, I have a strange issue that happens while I am turning and re-center the wheel. While driving and returning the wheels straight the vehicle would dart slightly in the direction I was returning the wheel to. So left turns, would cause the vehicle to dart right just as I return to the...

This truck is in awesome condition for being 19 years old! - Second Owner - Tags good until January 2021 - All maintenance continued based on Ford's Scheduled Maintenance Book. All receipts upon request. - Ford Motorcraft Oil, Transmission Fluid, and Filters. - The original engine runs as if it...

I finally found a nice 2000 Ford Explorer Limited v8 4x4 but there is a loud noise coming from the engine. So I am considering doing an engine swap with a crate engine. What is the best, most reliable, crate engine? Should I 'enhance' the engine?

I have a 2000 Mercury Mountaineer and when the auto 4x4 engages sometimes makes me slide on turns. If I disconnect the 4x4 selector switch or put a separate switch to open that circuit behind the panel, would that disable my auto 4x4 or would it default to auto?

Anyone know why I might have a roadspeed-dependent hum which sounds like the above? It seems to come from the front end but is worse with a (480lb) load in the back..

That might be a stupid question from a new owner of a 1994 Explorer. I was doing offroad for the first time with my Explorer this weekend and i noticed that in reverse, even with the 4 high or 4 Low engaged, only my rear tires were spinning. Nothing from the front. I never had a Ford before...

Hey, I have a 2004 Lincoln Aviator with the 4.6L DOHC and AWD(as I think they all are) and was curious as to what it would take to swap the AWD system with a 4x4 system from a 3rd gen explorer so I can have a low range. Im not sure if this is even possible. I saw someone one here post a how to...

Ive got a 94 sport 4x4 with manual locking hubs and a rear locker. A few weeks ago, I got stuck in an epic mud hole and noticed the front wheels were not turning. It was suck so bad, I broke mounts on my suspension lift. This bracket has since been repaired. Since then, I’ve taken the...

I have a 2005 ford explorer xlt 4.0 v6 4x4 automatic with a 5r55s transmission that is blown. I have found a possible donor, a 2002 ford explorer 4.0 v6 4x4 automatic with a 5r55s transmission as well. I am assuming it can be swapped but I am not 100% sure. I have heard that there is a...

I recently turned 16 and my parents bought me a 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited 4x4 V8. I am a car person but I do not know too much about these trucks. I'm posting this in hope's that I can get tips and just be a bit more knowledgeable on what I own. Hope you have a great day!

Hello all, this is my first post. I just inherited a 1991 4x4. It was a family members and I am now looking to do some restorations to it. One of the first things I realized was that the 4x4 doesn't work, it doesn't light up and I hear no click whatsoever, upon doing some digging I discovered...

i was wondering if anybody on the forum can tell me how to rebuild the rotor for the 4wd? i never had it working for as long as i have had the truck and I already have it off the truck and ready for repair, anyone got any pointers?

Hi Everyone! I've got my hands on a 1999 Explorer and I've been working on it for a few months now. I've found an issue that I just can't pin point. When the car is in 4x4 Low and you turn left or right towards the locks, it has a terrible clunking and knocking noise coming from the front end...

A few weeks ago i noticed that the wheels were getting "stuck" while reversing out of a parking spot... also happened while turning slowly into or out of a parking spot in D. Assuming it was the TC motor we removed the 4x4 fuses 17 & 18 until we could replace the motor. After replacing the motor...

So I took my car in to get an oil change - ended up getting two new front tires. When I came back, and drove my car, it was in 4wd high and it won't switch back to 2wd. Any ideas on how to resolve this? I've read disconnecting the battery works.. but I've also read a few raps with a hammer...