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I have an Explorer 4.0 sohc. Can anyone give me any ideas as to why my 4 wheel drive is not disengaging? I checked all fuses and they are all good.
 
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Maybe the transfer case shift motor is not working properly.

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Thank you for your input. turns out to be a broken speed sensor wire on the back of the transfer case. Thanks again.
 
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Thanks for following up with what you found the issue to be.

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