Stuck in 4WD LO

[billcucc]

I need help, can't hang around waiting for the earth to end. I'm new in this town and I don't trust mechanic shops. I know enough to recognize BS when I see it.

Mine is a 1998 ranger extended cab.
4WD
3.0 L
about 120,500 miles(odometer gave up a while back)

Here's the problem. A few months ago when I engaged 4WD the 4WD indicator lights flashed for a bit and settled on 4WD HI, but LO range was not working.
I could live with this. Then yesterday the temperature dropped to 2 degrees and I needed 4WD to get over ice and snow. Now my truck is stuck in LO range. I've tried everything that I could think of to unstick it. I need some divine intervention. Help is most welcome.

Thanks
Henry F.

 

[DB_1]

Your transfer case shift motor may either need to be rebuilt or replaced. First try tapping on the shift motor, sometimes that helps to unstick the shift motor.

Here's a comprehensive thread on how to rebuild/replace the shift motor.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123542

If the tapping doesn't work, you can take the shift motor off and manually turn the t-case back to 2HI with a pair of vise grips or the like.