jhood2005
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- Clinton, MO
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1998 Ford Explorer
Transfer Case Questions/Troubleshooting
Hello, I have a 98 Ford Explorer V-6, 4.0. Four wheel drive, PT Electric. I have been having problems with a loud whirring, almost like a chain noise that gets real high pitched until I either tap the gas or slow down under 45 mph. This only does this when I am on the highway at 50 mhp or better and I need to slow down, does not do it in town, although when idling I can hear this grumbling noise from around the motor/transmission area. Put it in the shop they changed some planet gears, said the motor was good, had it home and two days later started the same thing again when i slow down, took back to shop they changed out the motor, still didn't fix it, some suggest finding a used transfer case. Any ideas what the problem could be? Also been looking for transfer cases and we are having a problem with compatibility. We have been told with the 98 Explorers there is only one transfer case that will fit and it is F87A-CA (4405), first of all is that correct information? We have been told both ways, so we dont want to end up with a transfer that won't fit, and we are having a difficult time finding one, live in Clinton, MO any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Hello, I have a 98 Ford Explorer V-6, 4.0. Four wheel drive, PT Electric. I have been having problems with a loud whirring, almost like a chain noise that gets real high pitched until I either tap the gas or slow down under 45 mph. This only does this when I am on the highway at 50 mhp or better and I need to slow down, does not do it in town, although when idling I can hear this grumbling noise from around the motor/transmission area. Put it in the shop they changed some planet gears, said the motor was good, had it home and two days later started the same thing again when i slow down, took back to shop they changed out the motor, still didn't fix it, some suggest finding a used transfer case. Any ideas what the problem could be? Also been looking for transfer cases and we are having a problem with compatibility. We have been told with the 98 Explorers there is only one transfer case that will fit and it is F87A-CA (4405), first of all is that correct information? We have been told both ways, so we dont want to end up with a transfer that won't fit, and we are having a difficult time finding one, live in Clinton, MO any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.