Question for the people

[cblack201]

Hello everyone,
I have a 2002 Mountaineer V8 AWD, I thought after reading many posts and tsb's that the rear end had locked up in posi. When i turn, the wheels sound like they have found the neighbors dog. This has put strain on the front axel and caused it to bind. After replacing the front diff because the pinion gear teeth sheared off and a couple of the ring gear teeth went with it, now the used diff has broken where the half shaft is pressed into the pumpkin. I spent the weekend removing the cv axels and leaving the diff in place. Now I have a two wheel drive vehichle with no posi problem at all. It can turn around in its own shadow with no noise at all. does anyone know what the problem could be? Perhaps the transfer case or maybe some kind of sensor for the AWD? HELP!
Thanks, CB

 

[410Fortune]

I am not sure if you can remove your front CV axles and drive the truck

On the Gen II trucks this would result in your WHEEL FALLING OFF

 

[IZwack]

Yes transfer case - 4wd is engaged.

 

[cblack201]

Ok,
Wheels falling off is obviously not a problem with gen III. I have put over 150 miles on it since removing front cv axles. Is there a sensor that has gone bad to tell the trans case to go into 4wd?

 

[Sams01XplrSprt]

welcome

 

[IZwack]

Yes there could be a sensor that might be causing the transfer case to go into 4wd. You could verify if the vehicle is in 4wd by putting the axle shaft all back in and removing the front driveshaft.

And no need to start a new thread to get my attention, I just had to go to dinner, chillax