02 Sport 4x4 switch

[bronco_dan]

Does anybody know how to remove the 4x4 selector switch on a 2002 Explorer Sport??

 

[ncranchero]

It unscrews from the back of the radio bezel after you remove the bezel.

 

[bronco_dan]

I took the 2 screws off but it still won't come out... It looks like maybe the front part needs to detach somehow but it won't budge. The deal is I bought a new bezel because the one on my truck doesn't have the foglight switch even though my truck has fogs... The one I bought is from a Mountaineer and has the AWD switch instead of the 4WD switch. Don't know if there is an actual difference or not. But to be on the safe side I was going to swap them.

 

[blueka]

Aren't your foglights on the headlight switch? just pull it out?


Si

 

[bronco_dan]

Nope. The fogs are on the radio bezel...

See on the right side... bottom button

 

[blueka]

no, I meant, on your truck, can you post a picture of your headlight switch and radio bezel?

Si

 

[ncranchero]

That's all there was to it on my 02 Sport Trac and it should be the same on your Sport. The spring clips hold pretty tight. Work your fingers behind the bezel at the top and apply firm steady outward pressure.

 

[bronco_dan]

That's all there was to it on my 02 Sport Trac and it should be the same on your Sport. The spring clips hold pretty tight. Work your fingers behind the bezel at the top and apply firm steady outward pressure.

Ok. I will give it another go. Just didn't want to break anything. I know on the F150 there is a trick to taking the headlight switch off which is similar...

 

[blueka]

I just thought it'd be like the late model rangers with the foglight switch integrated into the headlight switch.

I find it easier to pull from the bottom when removing the bezel, it might help to remove the radio first.

Si

 

[ncranchero]

You're right and lots of people broke them, LOL. This is not the same.

 

[bronco_dan]

You're right and lots of people broke them, LOL. This is not the same.

I had a 98 I almost did that to. Luckily I stopped and looked it up first. I've learned the hard way that if you have to force it chances are you are doing something wrong.

Hey Steve, love the avatar.

 

[ncranchero]

I had a 98 I almost did that to. Luckily I stopped and looked it up first.

I sold my 98 after I bought my Sport Trac.I hated to but my wife wouldn't give up her Mustang & something had to go.

I've learned the hard way that if you have to force it chances are you are doing something wrong.

NOT my wife's theory...... need a bigger hammer! Ha ha!

Hey Steve, love the avatar.

Thanks,................NEVER FORGET ! !

 

[ncranchero]

I just thought it'd be like the late model rangers with the fog light switch integrated into the headlight switch.

I find it easier to pull from the bottom when removing the bezel, it might help to remove the radio first.

Si

The Sport/Sport Trac always had a separate fog switch. I thought the '04 or '05 Sport Trac moved it to the headlight switch but didn't according to the service manuals.:scratch:

 

[blueka]

I'd just thought I'd seen some early ST's like that.... but I find it hard to tell what year is what over here.... it's so much easier back home....


Si

 

[ncranchero]

May be but you folks sure get some neat new models we don't get here ........ like the new 4-door Ranger.

 

[blueka]

www.ford.co.uk shows you all that we get at the moment.


Si

 

[bronco_dan]

That double cab ranger looks pretty kick ass... Now if only they would give it the 4.6L