4 wheel drive light problem

[rickiedp]

The 4 wheel drive light and the check engine light was on. I took my 2006 Explorer to the dealer and they reset the lights and they said nothing was wrong. I drive off and a few miles later the light comes back on. I really want to get this fixed. The truck only has about 58000 miles on it and everything else works great. I just wanted to know if anyone else has had this problem and what they did to solve the issue?

 

[asull85]

It could be a few things. Did you check for codes?

 

[rickiedp]

The ABS light is currently on. I just ran a scan and it says there are no codes. When driving sometimes the wrench light and the 4 wheel drive light comes on and goes off.
Anything you can tell me that would assist would be greatly appreciated.

 

[asull85]

If I remember right there was a problem with the ABS in the 2006 model year and seeing a TSB about it which I can't seem to find. I think it said to replace the ABS module. I remember it having a trouble code with it however. It still could be the issue. Thats where I would start. Have you taken it to a shop to have them plug it into a laptop to see whats going on?

 

[Flag Gibby]

ABS with a wrench light and an occasional 4x4 indicator makes me think that you have a wheel speed sensor issue in which the vehicle thinks that one of the rear tires is slipping and engages the front tires. It could also be that you have a damaged ABS tone ring or the ring is no longer pressed all the way on and slipping somehow?
The TSB that Asull is referring to is 06-6-9 but only applies if you have DTC
C1440 along with the warning lamps. So in your case with no DTC's it is not the ABS module.

 

[rickiedp]

Thanks for the info, as soon as I get a chance I will check the ABS rings on the trucks rear and I will let you know what I find. Thanks again.

 

[bikedad]

I had this problem a few weeks ago. Turned out the wheel speed sensor cable got crimped up towards the A-arm. Replaced the cable and problem solved.