Question about 4WD Low, Explorer 2004

[fastkurve]

Hi,

I just bought a 2004 Explorer 2 weeks ago and it was the first time time weekend that I used it to haul my boat with it.

When pulling the boat out the water, while in Low 4wd, I noticed that the front differential was not locking both front wheels. I was expecting the front differential locking both wheels while in low 4wd?

What should it be ? locked or acting like an open differential?

By the way, what kind of differential does my truck have as front axle?

Fastkurve

 

[Hartman]

No, there are no stock front locking diffs unfortunately. Your truck is performing normally.

 

[fastkurve]

No, there are no stock front locking diffs unfortunately. Your truck is performing normally.

Thanks for answering...so was it like this for all explorer year? I tought that my 1998 explorer had both front wheels locked when in low 4wd....

Would you know what kind of differential the front axle is from? I guess it is a Dana, but which one?

Fastkurve

 

[EasyRhino]

Nope, they are not all the same. Explorers used lots of different AWD/4WD systems. Although I am an old school 4WD guy, in today's world, I understand why today's AWD systems are probably better for the masses.

I think your system sounds like it is working normally.