Yes it's the same tcase just a different program and plus they eliminated the center axle disconnect and went to a live axle (defeats the purpose of having 2wd really) and eliminated 2wd, people say it was because it was problematic but in my opinion they did it to cut costs because they only had it on the Explorer for 2 years and I doubt that it would have caused problems within that time frame enough for them to redesign the system Plus in 96 the last year they had it they installed the V8 motor that year which will not fit without eliminating the center axle disconnect housing if you think about it explores all the way up until 96 had two wheel drive and some type of unlocking mechanism for front axle/hubs and 2wd so yeah in my opinion they did that to cut production cost after they introduced the v8 . so it doesn't make sense to continue to manufacture multiple systems to put in a single-model platform. You can get the neutral tow switch installed or if you pull the shift motor off the back of the transfer case you will see arrows around the circular part where the motor goes on the back and you will see a capital H then and N for neutral and then an L for low range the 4405 does not mechanically switch from four wheel drive high and two wheel drive like the prior 1354 and must other tcase until then. it uses a ball ramp electromagnetic clutch coil to engage the front drive shaft the only time the shift motor is used on the 4405 is when engaging low range or the neutral tow function.power to the front axle is achieved via sending voltage down the brown wire.
