4x4

Ok so my electronic 4x4 is not working right. The light will come on dimly when I start the truck up cold, but it is not engaged. Nothing happens when I push the button even the light stays on. Any other time nothing, no lights, no sounds, no 4wd. Before I start spending money I wanted to be...

As the title says i am sorry, im sure this has been covered a million times but i work to much to read thru all the threads. My 4x4 wont engage, i did have time to read about testing the 4x4 computer, did and it passed. No lights on dash or by buttons when pressed, where should i start? Im new...

Ok guys, I could really use some advice here. I consider myself a pretty good mechanic, including diagnostics, and I feel a little stupid asking this stuff. However, I'm just not real familiar w/ the front drive train setup on these things, as I've never dug into one before. I've got a '93...

Good Morning folks! I have an 04 Explorer, and I tried to use the 4x4 low last night in the snow. When I pressed on the gas pedal, the truck seemed to stall somewhat. Sort of like it was pulling something heavy... Not sure if I am explaining it well. I put it in 4x4 High and it seemed...

ive got a 96 explorer, 4.0 4x4, and i was testing out the 4wd, it worked, then when i put it back in 2wd it never switched over. once my 4wd light came on i pulled over and noticed that it was still in 4low when i had it in 2. any suggestions to get it out of 4?

I have a manual 91 explorer xlt with bad u joints and ball joints, recently my 4wd got stuck in 4 low so i took the shift motor off and turned the pin to 2 hi but i cant turn the motor to the right position so that it can go back on. i cant use the 4wd due to the u joints and ball joints so i...

Hello Everyone. 1996 Ford Explorer Sport 5 Speed with Control Trac Out of 4X4 Hi & Low: I get a subtle thump..........thump...........thump........and goes away after warming up. It's been doing this since it started to get cold out. Turning the 4X4 knob to 4Hi or 4Low: Light...

Hello everyone, First off, I want to say thanks for reading my thread and giving any tips/advice in demand. Ok...So my problem is my 4 wheel drive decided to stop working on me. So after reading a bunch of other forums, I have tried reconnecting the wire harnesses a couple times to the...

Hello All, First off just let me say that I am new to this forum so if I am posting in the wrong place I am very sorry. I will just start from my first problem. A few months ago I took my Explorer in to get inspected and it failed because the back up lights weren't working. I brought it...

Welcome to my new registry. This is my 2000 Explorer XLT. Bought it from the original owner for $3,400. Came with the owners manual, and the paper work to prove it's been dealer maintained. When I purchased the Ex, it had 111,000 on the odometer, a small tear in the leather of the drivers seat...

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...

can u lower a 4x4? i wanna kno cause i dont like the high CG and body roll of my 93 sport x but dont wanna lose my 4x4 for the ice here in the iowa winters

Can anyone help me on this, my 98 Explorer has developed a habit, although not all of the time where the 4x4 Hi and Low lights flash 6 times pause and then do it again. When the lights are flashing, 4x4 and the Wipers/Washer don't work. I did try resetting the computer, with no luck... Still...

hi guys i need help my 03 explorer is leeking from the transfer case its the one with 3 buttons on the center console im confused if its the 4410 or 4411 its leeking where the front axle goes in to and was told by the mechanic that he needs to take the whole transfer case out and rebuild but i...

how well will a 2002 ford explorer xlt run while off roading with stock parts? please help i appreciate it. thnx

can i run my 93 xlt wiyhout the 4x4 shift motor on it? i havent looked at the inside of the and will but my wife needs to use the truck for work. can i leave the electronic shift motor wires and everything else down there til i can take the motor apart? :notworthy

Hi, I want to know what ford fans thinks about the Ford Ranger 3.0L 2007, Turbo Diesel, Power Stroke. This is the Limited version. A friend is selling me one so I want to know information about it.:)

hey whats up guys.i just bought a 97 mercury mountaineer all the time AWD.found out a week later it was missing the front drive shaft.i put one in and now im getting this humming nosie and slight vibration in the wheel.the frontend was a quart low on oil so i added a quart.when i make left and...

I have used this site for awhile, and finally needed to make an account to ask for help (usually you already have the answer!) I have this transmission problem on my Explorer. It has been great until I had an O/D light come on while driving (It came on sporadically, and even stayed off for a...

Just picked up a V8 06 XLT yesterday with 35,000 miles on it. One problem I am noticing is that when I press the 4x4 buttons, nothing lights up on the dash. When putting it in 4x4 low I can hear it click in by the button but pressing 4x4 high I cant hear anything engage. The traction control...

I have had a 98 Explorer for a long time. It is an XLT and is a 4wd. It has over 200,000 miles on it but I love it. I need some ideas. For starters. I am looking for about a 4" lift kit. Anybody got any idea where I can find one? Also I am looking for a replacement bumper/grille gaurd. Any ideas...

I am looking to buy a 02 x sport. I was just wondering for some opinions on if you think it is worth giving up 4x4 to get a manual tranny?

I have a 1991 ford explorer 4x4 4.0l automatic no mods yet I got its a couple months ago and it has been running great. Very very smooth no cricks or noises a small possible tranny or oil pan leak its dirty didnt get the chance to look at it closely. but leak is very small not enouph to leak...

So I have a problem with my leaf springs. They are sagging bad. The questions I have are A.) Can they be bought from a pull-a-part/junk yard? B.) Are there any other years or models I can gank them from? C.) Can I add a lift by taking one from another explorer or another truck? Thanks for...

Hey everyone, I just joined this site to hopefully find some help. I recently bought a 1994 explorer sport. I am currently encountering 2 separate problems. 1. Bad Gas Mileage The metal lines coming out of the fuel pump were corroded and leaking, so I had dropped the tank and replaced...

so i just finished replacing my rear differential and pinion and i took it for a test drive (first time Ive ever drove it on the road) i bought it with a bad rear end.... but i noticed that when i decelerate theirs a grinding noise coming from the right front.... only when im decelerating...

Wipers move freely when I use my hands and the motor is running.So I am assuming that it is the linkage. How do get to the linkage ? And what parts need to come off ?

ive been seaching around this site trying to find a decent write up on the removal and replacement of a rear differential on a 99 explorer and i cant find one... so anyone got any info on it??? I'm buying a 99 4x4 explorer with 100,000 miles this weekend and it needs a new rear diff. obviously...

2001 Sport Trac 4x4

2001 Sport Trac 4x4

Just kidding - new guy to this site. Came here quite some time ago to learn about changing out front wheel bearings. Absolutely the right place for detailed info. Just as I was preparing to replace the bearings - my heater quit working. Well - the unit quit providing heat, fans etc work...

Last winter, my front end started ratcheting and clunking in 4x4, and sometime only one front tire would spin if i was in the snow while the other one would not. So i tried it again this year and same thing, only does it in 4x4. So i just recently cleaned the hubs the best i could with break...

i am looking on info on how to disable auto 4x4 in my 02'XLS. is there any way i can do this without disabling all of my 4x4? or is it all connected together??

I want to do a 302 engine swap into my explorer. I know i am going to need a different transmission. what about transfer case and axles? ive got the xlt 4x4 with manual locking hubs and manual transfer case. I found a guy who has a 302 he has no use for and I can pick up dirt cheap.

:mad: I went to my local specialty lift shop today to ask about a lift for my 2002 4x4 explorer. he told me that noone makes one and he wouldnt touch it with a ten foot pole. this cant be true!!! idk if it because he said it was a unibody or not. he said nothing would work. WHAT WILL WORK?!?!?!?!

i have an Eddie Bauer 2002 Ford Explorer 4x4 and i want a lift to put some bigger tires on it but idk if it will look good. is this the best wat to start? and where can i find a good affordable lift?

Hello I have a 2000 ranger 4x4, 4.0 (Not sohc), 5r55e trans, 97,000 miles mainly highway, very few in 4wd Recently the truck would clunk when going into reverse, but everything worked ok. Today reverse stoped working, no warning or hesitation, just stopped. Manual first works fine as...