Non-functioning push button 4wd

[TMREID42]

I have a 1992 XLT 4wd with push-button 4wd. Recently when I try to engage 4wd via the push button on the dash, the truck does nothing at all. Is this just a bad 4wd actuator motor?

 

[ma96782]

This has worked for some folks:

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=97004

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123542&highlight=shift+motor+rebuild

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I just made $100 with the help of this thread! Thanks!

My friend bought a 91 or 92 EB X, he picked it up for nearly nothing, one of the 'major' problems it had is the 4x4 hasn't worked in a few years....I told him I just 're-built' my 4x4 shift motor, and I could do the same for him. I removed his shift motor, pulled the red 'keeper' out of the plug using a nail and some needle nose pliers. pulled the brown center wire out, and took the motor to my house for disassembly. Sure enough, the nylon/plastic bushing was in 5 pieces in the housing. I replaced it with a small section (1/4" - 3/8" long) of rubber hose, cleaned up the motor contacts (they were VERY black with carbon deposits), lubed and re-assembled.

I installed the motor and it worked perfectly........

Thanks!

Your problem may differ........do a search.

Aloha, Mark

 

[rcohran]

Cleaning Shifter Moter

I have cleand the motor 2x's and second time even tested moter out of the crankcase .. thing works like a champ .. put the motor in the transfer case and nothing .. I have replaced every electric fuse etc .. under the hood and dash that might be casing the problem and still nothing .. the only thing left is the button on the dash .. I have not replaced it yet. But my guess is this thing is the problem ...
Thx, Richard

 

[JStrider]

you replaced the lil rubber thing on the metal stop on the big gear in the shift motor assembly?

thats what was wrong with mine...