4WD Selector Switch confusion

[Jody Breeze]

hello everyone. I have a question concerning my 4WD selector switch. I read somewhere in the forum where the 97 and up explorers had the auto/4high/4low. I have a 96 explorer 4.0 ohv and my switch does not have 2WD option it is like the 97 and up auto/4high/4low so my question is do I really have the auto and 4 high choice opposed to the 2WD and 4 auto. I know both set ups have the 4 low just curious as to why I have a 96 model with auto and 4 high option. I know for sure I have the CAD on the front axle and the vacuum IWE solenoids by passenger headlight. I never really feel the fronts kick in when I spin the backs and my truck stays in auto on the highway and pretty sure I have non limited slip rear end. So which set up do I have? Is this control trac?

 

[Jody Breeze]

hello everyone. I have a question concerning my 4WD selector switch. I read somewhere in the forum where the 97 and up explorers had the auto/4high/4low. I have a 96 explorer 4.0 ohv and my switch does not have 2WD option it is like the 97 and up auto/4high/4low so my question is do I really have the auto and 4 high choice opposed to the 2WD and 4 auto. I know both set ups have the 4 low just curious as to why I have a 96 model with auto and 4 high option. I know for sure I have the CAD on the front axle and the vacuum IWE solenoids by passenger headlight. I never really feel the fronts kick in when I spin the backs and my truck stays in auto on the highway and pretty sure I have non limited slip rear end. So which set up do I have? Is this

hello everyone. I have a question concerning my 4WD selector switch. I read somewhere in the forum where the 97 and up explorers had the auto/4high/4low. I have a 96 explorer 4.0 ohv and my switch does not have 2WD option it is like the 97 and up auto/4high/4low so my question is do I really have the auto and 4 high choice opposed to the 2WD and 4 auto. I know both set ups have the 4 low just curious as to why I have a 96 model with auto and 4 high option. I know for sure I have the CAD on the front axle and the vacuum IWE solenoids by passenger headlight. I never really feel the fronts kick in when I spin the backs and my truck stays in auto on the highway and pretty sure I have non limited slip rear end. So which set up do I have? Is this control trac?

Sorry about the small print still figuring that out

 

[J_C]

IDK for certain but my best guess is that your 4WD selector switch has been replaced with the wrong one from a later model year vehicle, and no you don't have control trac.

 

[donalds]

Holy tiny font size batman

 

[Jody Breeze]

IDK for certain but my best guess is that your 4WD selector switch has been replaced with the wrong one from a later model year vehicle, and no you don't have control trac.

Thanks for the info. So I'm assuming my switch should look like this.

 

[Jody Breeze]

Holy tiny font size batman

Sorry about that I believe I have gotten it a little better.

 

[J_C]

I have my browser set to a larger minimum font size than that, so I didn't even notice until both of you stated something.

Yes, AFAIK, that is the switch you're supposed to have... unless I'm wrong.

Puzzling is that I assume the prior owner did this as some sort of *repair* and then I wonder, what the heck was s/he thinking? I'd pull the bezel panel out and see how, if at all, the switch is connected.

 

[EB4X]

Yes, the pic you posted is the label readout you are supposed to have, surely that label piece pops right out with flat head...junkyard.
And 99% sure you DO have control-trac on your '96.
To see if you have limited slip check your drivers door sticker...IF under AXLE it has any of these you DO (D1 - D5, L73) ....If it just has number 41 - 46 you DON'T.

D1	L/S 8.8″	3200	3.27
D2	L/S 8.8″	3200	4.10
D4	L/S 8.8″	3200	3.73
D5	L/S 8.8″	3200	3.55
L73	L/S 8.8″	3200	3.73

*Go out to a dirt field and try 4 LOW (never test on dry pavement!) If it's working you'll FEEL the grab-n-go in front when punching it a bit.

 

[J_C]

Maybe I don't understand what qualifies as Control Trac. I thought it didn't have it because:

I know for sure I have the CAD on the front axle and the vacuum IWE solenoids by passenger headlight.

 

[Mbrooks420]

Controltrac had the vacuum disconnect front ends in 95-96. This is almost certainly 2 high, 4 auto, 4 low, and someone replaced the bezel because of the coating flaking off.

 

[EB4X]

I was at junkyard today and glancing at 4WD Explorer I remembered you NEEDED THIS! .... Message me your address and I'll send it out...free...just pay shipping via paypal...maybe $2..... might not even bother with that....