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Old Sep 2, 2016 | 08:51 PM
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Electronic Locker

Going to look at a F250 Lariat Diesel tomorrow but had a question about the electronic locker. Can it be engaged in 2wd? Also was looking at a F150, I know in 2011 you could not engage it in 2wd can you on the 2012 and newer? Thanks!
 
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Old Sep 2, 2016 | 09:02 PM
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My 16 150 can be used in 2wd
 
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Old Sep 2, 2016 | 09:04 PM
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Yes, you can engage the E-locker in 2WD. I believe it wasn't possible on the '11 F150s, but the '11+ Super Duties are all capable of locking the differential in 2WD.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2016 | 09:11 PM
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What about the 2012+ F150s?
 
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Old Sep 2, 2016 | 09:13 PM
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What about the 2012+ F150s?
Yup, you can lock the differential in 2WD in those as well. It certainly can on my '13 and my current '15.
 
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Old Sep 4, 2016 | 07:24 AM
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Our '12 F150 can be locked in 2wd.
 
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Old Sep 4, 2016 | 08:36 AM
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My 2011 F250 the E locker works in 2 WD just by pulling the switch out on the ESOF switch on the dash. Works up to about 25 MPH then turns off automatically.
 
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I have been in a couple of situations with my new Super Duty where I did not need 4WD but did need a little more traction on the opposite wheel. I engaged my e-locker and went right through what I was going through without the need to engage 4WD.
I really like having that functionality.
 
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