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Old Nov 14, 2011 | 03:04 AM
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4x4 engaging

I have 1997 ford explorer my 4x4 lights on dash flashing 5-6 times and four wheel drive kicks in and binds when I turn wheel left or right and engages while going straight . Happens on occation put its happen more often any suggestion on cure or how to disconnect the 4-wheel drive from engaging.- slotdoc56
 
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Old Nov 14, 2011 | 01:02 PM
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You did not specify which T/C you have...

I suspect the ControlTrac, Auto/4H/4L...

Situation that trigger the T/C,
  • Road Slippage,
  • tires miss matched,
  • tires not inflated correctly,
  • Tire/dirty fluid,
  • Contaminated Hall sensors.
... Philip
 
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