Low Range

[Canuck055]

Have a problem with low range on my 92' Explorer XLT. 4X4 works fine, but does not want to go into Four Low. Not used to push button 4WD, so it might just be an idiot problem on my end.

 

[Blee1099]

Have a problem with low range on my 92' Explorer XLT. 4X4 works fine, but does not want to go into Four Low. Not used to push button 4WD, so it might just be an idiot problem on my end.

Welcome to the site. First put it in 4Hi, then with the brake on and in neutral, press the 4LO button until the light illuminates for the 4Low. To get out of 4LO, you do the same thing, place the truck in neutral with your foot on the brake and shift it into 4hi. Then you can take it out of 4HI.

 

[Canuck055]

Welcome to the site. First put it in 4Hi, then with the brake on and in neutral, press the 4LO button until the light illuminates for the 4Low. To get out of 4LO, you do the same thing, place the truck in neutral with your foot on the brake and shift it into 4hi. Then you can take it out of 4HI.

Thanks! I figured it was something dumb like that. Someone mentioned it might be the transaxle, but I figured if I could get 4H than that shouldn't be the problem.

 

[ma96782]

Hope this will help you.


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To shift from 2WD to 4x4:

To shift into 4x4, push the 4x4 button located on the instrument panel. This shift can be done at a stop or at speeds up to 55 MPH (88 km/h).

To shift from 4x4 to 2WD:

Push the 4x4 button; the 4x4 lamp on the instrument cluster will go out indicating the vehicle is in 2WD. This can be done at any speed. To disengage the automatic locking hubs, operate the vehicle in 2WD in the opposite direction for approx. 10 feet (3 meters) in a straight line.

To shift from 4x4 to 4x4 LOW RANGE:

Stop the vehicle and place the automatic transmission in NEUTRAL or depress the clutch on vehicles with a manual transmission. Push the LOW RANGE button on the instrument panel to shift the transfer case from 4x4 to 4x4 LOW RANGE. Both the 4x4 and LOW RANGE lights are now lit.

NOTE: The vehicle must already be in 4x4 before pushing the Low Range button.

To shift from 4x4 LOW RANGE to 4x4:

Stop the vehicle and place the automatic transmission into NEUTRAL or depress the clutch on vehicles with a manual transmission. Push the LOW RANGE button on the instrument panel to shift the transfer case from 4x4 LOW RANGE to 4x4.

From the 1994 Owner's Manual.

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Aloha, Mark

 

[Canuck055]

You both have been a great help. Now, I won't pretend to be a mechanic or even car literate by any means, but Low Range is for situations when 4WD just won't get you..out of a rut (pun intended!), right? And not for general playing.