Notices
1997 - 2006 Expedition & Navigator 1997 - 2002 and 2003 - 2006 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator Discussion

Another for the gurus

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 4, 2013 | 09:38 AM
  #1  
arimaman's Avatar
arimaman
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Another for the gurus

I found an old thread about the "brown wire mod" to take out front wheel/awd via a switch. Another thread said to remove fuse 104 to do the same thing. Does doing either one for any length of time have an adverse effect on the front differential or drive components? Will doing either improve my fuel mileage? Thanks for any input/advice.
 
Reply
Old Nov 4, 2013 | 10:07 AM
  #2  
alloro's Avatar
alloro
Fleet Owner
15 Year Member
Shutterbug
Liked
Loved
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 24,316
Likes: 5,127
From: 0,0,1
Club FTE Gold Member
Originally Posted by arimaman
Does doing either one for any length of time have an adverse effect on the front differential or drive components?

Will doing either improve my fuel mileage?
No and no.

The only difference between the fuse and brown wire methods is in what loses power. With the fuse, the shift motor, the front clutch, and other 4WD components lose power, with the brown wire mod, only the front clutch loses power while everything else in the system does not.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Firekite
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
3
Sep 1, 2017 11:07 AM
ghott
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel
5
Jul 24, 2016 06:59 PM
pedz
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
9
Sep 12, 2010 06:58 PM
bowfish1234
1983 - 2012 Ranger & B-Series
4
Feb 11, 2009 06:42 PM
Nick Danger
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel
3
Feb 23, 2007 05:57 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:59 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE