Stuck in LOW 4X4

[billsyzfr-1]

I have an 02 Explorer. Started it up, and it's stuck in low. Put it into neutral, pressed the 4 high button, 4 low flashed. Put it into park, same thing. I replaced the 4x4 module last summer, so I'd hope that it is good. Please help ASAP.

 

[dogbis]

Have you tried backing up at least 10ft. to release any driveline bind?

 

[97awdx]

I'm not sure if the 3rd gen cases are the same, but on the 2nd gen you can take the shift motor off and manually put it into 2 wheel high, the case is marked.

 

[97awdx]

I just looked up our transfer case and yes, you can take the motor off and manually put it into 2 wheel drive. This is what it will look like. As already stated, I would make sure the driveline is not bound up before I started taking things apart.

 

[billsyzfr-1]

Will this work on an auto 4x4?

My 02 has the automatic 4x4. Will this be the same? Kind of sucks because we have 2 more months of winter left.

 

[barry005]

4 hi & 4 low ok, no 2wd ????

I have a 1996 ford explorer limited, it is stuck in 4X4 i read the rebuild instructions and followed them closely, still will shift from 4low to 4hi but no 2wd so i went to a wrecking yard and got one that was the same (14 wire) to my dismay it does the same thing. B4 i buy more parts or spend a small fortune at "FORD" do any of you folks know what i can try next...stumped....Barry

 

[BigRondo]

I have a 1996 ford explorer limited, it is stuck in 4X4 i read the rebuild instructions and followed them closely, still will shift from 4low to 4hi but no 2wd so i went to a wrecking yard and got one that was the same (14 wire) to my dismay it does the same thing. B4 i buy more parts or spend a small fortune at "FORD" do any of you folks know what i can try next...stumped....Barry

Barry, this is the Stock 2002 - 2005 Explorers Section. You might have better luck posting and/or searching in one of these sections:

Stock 1995 - 2001 Explorers

Explorer & Ranger Transmissions, Transfer Cases, & Differentials

 

[mudwieser1]

I just looked up our transfer case and yes, you can take the motor off and manually put it into 2 wheel drive. This is what it will look like. As already stated, I would make sure the driveline is not bound up before I started taking things apart.

Mine is exactly like this and stuck in 4x4. It only shows a high/low option, what location puts it in 2wd?

 

[mudwieser1]

My 02 is stuck in 4x4, I've removed the motor to manually put it in 2wd but the back of the t-case only shows H, N and L... Is there another selector for 4wd and the motor only shifts High/Low?