4X4 problems...?
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4X4 problems...?
I have a 95 Ford Ranger STX 4.0L ext cab with SOTF 4X4 ...
When I engage the 4X4, it seems to work fine, but when I go 40MPH+, the steering becomes almost uncontrolable. The truck 'pulses' to the left and makes driving in a straight line pretty tough. Also, every now and then, a very hard and loud vibrating noise will come from the front end, slowing the truck down. And to top it off, the 4X4 will not disengage! The only way I can get it out of 4X4 is by slowing down, and turning a sharp corner after I turn the switch back to 2X4. I just had a $1400 job done on the 4X4 about a year and a half ago. Whats wrong with my truck!?
When I engage the 4X4, it seems to work fine, but when I go 40MPH+, the steering becomes almost uncontrolable. The truck 'pulses' to the left and makes driving in a straight line pretty tough. Also, every now and then, a very hard and loud vibrating noise will come from the front end, slowing the truck down. And to top it off, the 4X4 will not disengage! The only way I can get it out of 4X4 is by slowing down, and turning a sharp corner after I turn the switch back to 2X4. I just had a $1400 job done on the 4X4 about a year and a half ago. Whats wrong with my truck!?
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When there is ice and 6" snow on the street, ya 
It went out while I was ice fishing a year and a half back. Anyways, should I just take the whole hub assembly apart and lube it up and look for suspicious or bad parts? Could it be something else?
It went out while I was ice fishing a year and a half back. Anyways, should I just take the whole hub assembly apart and lube it up and look for suspicious or bad parts? Could it be something else?
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could be wheel bearings or cv joints. My roomate's exploder has a similar problem so he just doesn't drive it fast in 4x4. Would get it fixed but that takes ca$h and college students don't usually have much.
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