decel grind and no reverse

[nealhodge]

97 ControlTrac Auto 4WD when letting off the accelerator there is a grinding noise coming from the transfer case I suppose. After this you hear the noise in reverse and the vehicle will not back up. I have quickly learned to deal with this by accelerating lightly while braking to stop grinding noise. If the vehicle will not reverse then I can change to 4WD Low and this will work until the range selector is put into high and it starts the grind again on decel. I depend on this vehicle and know this will cause great damage if left unattended if not already. Suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[TPLYNCH]

It's the transfercase - Torque on Demand Clutch or shift fork is shot. Fix is new t/fcase. Some here have gotten them off of junkers and installed themselves. Pricey dealer/shop fix.

 

[ang]

I have the exact problem as Nealhodge. My rebuilt transmission is still under warranty and Aamco claims this is not under warranty. Is that true?

 

[nealhodge]

Thank You For The Response On The Transfer Case Issue. I Understand Mechanical Part Failures, But I Have Certainly Taken Alot Of Flack With First Purchase Of A Ford Product Coming From A Devout Gm Family. Regaurdless, I Do Not Regret The Purchase. I Have Added Amenities To My Xl Interior That Makes It Comfortable And Enjoyable. I Love It's Versatility And The Room I Have For My Family Of Five When Necessary For All Of Us To Use This Vehicle As Well As My Equipment. We Have Most Certainly Outgrown A Blazer. I Was Really Enjoying My Ford And Do Believe I Still Will. Now The Hunt For A Used Atc. Is This Problem Prominant In The 97's?

 

[FL Oil Guy]

I am pulling my 97 transfercase out this week to rebuild for the same reason. should have it all done by next week. I'll post what I find, The parts from moroso racing at my discount for the transfercase(chain, bearings, and seals) around 300.00.