why wont my low range work??? please help

[TAMPABITCHES]

hi everyone im new to this site and im also new to fords well 4x4 fords anyway i have a 92 explorer its 5 speed 4x4 this is the secound tranny in this thing and low range wont work well the light wont come on... on the switch and dash.. i also replaced the switches to and still nothing ant ideas anyone someone please help me thanks:exp:

 

[BrianDye]

Maybe your transfer case is shot...

 

[TAMPABITCHES]

lol ill bee pissed i just bought this tranny for 300 4x4 works just the low range wont or maybe im pushing the wrong buttion first ideas???

 

[BrianDye]

Lol...
are you holding the brake in, and having it in neutral when your trying to engage 4low?

 

[TAMPABITCHES]

lol idk if i held the brake in but neutral yes im gonna try that but do i press 4x4 buttion then the low range or both at the same time lol i feel so stupid but ive never owned a 4x4 before

 

[BrianDye]

lol dont feel stupid, i learn from my own dumbass mistakes like that too, just press the brake in neutral, and press 4LO and it should come on...if not, then we'll have to wait for someone else to come in and help, im not too smart with 4x4 yet haha :

 

[TAMPABITCHES]

lol i guess thats the price we pay to own a 4x4... im gonna try that thanks man

 

[BrianDye]

Haha yeah np good luck.


...im just glad I never have REALLY needed it...there was once where I pathetically got stuck at the entrance of my neighborhood last winter, there was a huge buildup from a drift so i was gonna go through it.....NOPE lol

 

[TAMPABITCHES]

lol but i like to climb rocks and stuff so i want it to work and need lol

 

[FROADER]

The shift motor is probably bad. It's pretty common for these and an easy fix. Search around the site for the shift motor and you'll find exactly what you need.

I'm also going to move this thread to the trans, tcase forum.

Good luck.

 

[BrianDye]

Isnt the shift motor the t-case?

 

[Maniak]

No, the shift motor is a motor that is bolted to the outside of the transfer case that turns a rod to shift the transfer case. In a bind (like on the trail) you can pull the shift motor and shift it with a pair of pliers.

Assuming you doing it right, (brake, neutral, not moving), its probably the shift motor.. and there is a very good "shift motor rebuild" thread on here..

~Mark

 

[HahnsB2]

It's a 5 speed, the clutch needs to be held down, not the brake, just make sure you aren't moving.

 

[KPT]

It's a 5 speed, the clutch needs to be held down, not the brake, just make sure you aren't moving.

They both need to be held down. At least on my 95 it is that way.

 

[TAMPABITCHES]

why wont my low range work

i got a 92 explorer 4x4 5 speed it goes into 4x4 but wont go into low range 4x4 can someone help me maybe a sensor on the transfer case,realy, or something i already replaced the switch on the dash...someone pleace help me:exp:

 

[Spdrcer34]

You've already been told the answer to your question/problem.

It is the Shift Motor. Search. There is a WHOLE rebuild diary on here. It is VERY WELL documented with photos and thorough instructions. I have done it a couple times myself.

Good luck,
Ryan

 

[TAMPABITCHES]

Sweet thanks everyone

 

[TAMPABITCHES]

Well my explorer is the biggest piece the door fell off goin 50 on the interstate this morning

 

[BrianDye]

How the hell did you manage that?