Notices
2004 - 2008 F150 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 Ford F150's with 5.4 V8, 4.6 V8 engine
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

4x4 lo not working

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 30, 2016 | 02:43 PM
  #1  
volen's Avatar
volen
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
4x4 lo not working

Hi guys
2005 5.4 - this is really weird to me, 4x4 hi works good, 4x4 lo not working at all. After 130+ tries to engage I'm givin' up on this...
Anybody can point me to some troubleshooting with 4x4lo?
TIA
 
Reply
Old May 30, 2016 | 09:20 PM
  #2  
steve(ill)'s Avatar
steve(ill)
Hotshot
20 Year Member
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 11,931
Likes: 180
there is an electric motor on the side of the transfer case ( behind the transmission). The electric motor shifts the gearbox from HI to LO gear. Best bet is the case motor is stuck or failed... also possible you lost power ( fuse / wire) to the motor. Pull the motor off, set on a bucket with the cable plugged in and test.

After the transfer case motor selects HI or LO , then the front wheels are vacuum engaged in step 2.
 
Reply
Old May 30, 2016 | 09:22 PM
  #3  
steve(ill)'s Avatar
steve(ill)
Hotshot
20 Year Member
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 11,931
Likes: 180
looks something like this

 
Reply
Old Jun 1, 2016 | 05:27 AM
  #4  
volen's Avatar
volen
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Hi, thank you for reply, my TCM looks good as far as I can tell


I've checked also this electrical part inside (dunno how to say it in english... sorry) - electric motor?


I suppose, this works good, because it enagage 4x4 hi mode.

The creepy fact is, that wires are cut (I've bought truck with wires like that) I've done some repair to the wires, but actually I don't know where they goes to? AFAIK they goes to tranny some way? Some kind of a sensor?
TIA
 
Reply
Old Jun 1, 2016 | 04:27 PM
  #5  
steve(ill)'s Avatar
steve(ill)
Hotshot
20 Year Member
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 11,931
Likes: 180
that motor that runs to the HI position also runs to the LO position. Either the motor does not stroke full position, or you have a big problem inside the transfer case.
 
Reply
Old Jun 1, 2016 | 04:28 PM
  #6  
steve(ill)'s Avatar
steve(ill)
Hotshot
20 Year Member
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 11,931
Likes: 180
here are your wires

 
Reply
Old Jun 2, 2016 | 05:27 AM
  #7  
volen's Avatar
volen
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Is it possible, that wire goes somewhere to some kind of stop sensor, which could be dirty or broken, and then the motor is not allowed to shift?
The procedure of engage 4x4lo require to full stop and N on tranny, so I'm wondering if all electric parts are ok.
 
Reply
Old Jun 2, 2016 | 05:37 PM
  #8  
steve(ill)'s Avatar
steve(ill)
Hotshot
20 Year Member
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 11,931
Likes: 180
with the motor removed, you should be able to rotate the part on the transfer case to full position and see if it will engage 4 x 4 LO ......... also power the motor up and see if it runs full position... I don't think the transmission or neutral are stopping you.. That is the procedure, but I don't think it monitors the procedure.
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-2

Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

 Joe Kucinski
story-4

2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

 Brett Foote
story-5

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

 Brett Foote
story-7

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-8

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
Old Sep 15, 2016 | 10:43 PM
  #9  
BII Plow Truck's Avatar
BII Plow Truck
Elder User
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 634
Likes: 2
Hit the case with a hammer.......lack of use freezes them up.
 
Reply
Old Sep 16, 2016 | 12:21 PM
  #10  
wheelerfreak's Avatar
wheelerfreak
Tuned
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 353
Likes: 115
Disregard, it was covered already and I missed it.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
scottq
1978 - 1996 Big Bronco
25
Mar 14, 2025 10:35 AM
wannaBelkhuntin
Excursion - King of SUVs
10
Nov 28, 2014 11:52 AM
2000F250guy
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
5
Feb 19, 2013 11:26 AM
midnightride_42
1997 - 2003 F150
1
Sep 25, 2008 10:23 AM
Dwarwick
Offroad & 4x4
6
Jul 21, 2002 01:02 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:36 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-4
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

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


VIEW MORE
story-6
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-7
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-8
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-9
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