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Old Jan 14, 2017 | 01:55 AM
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99 expedition 4x4 issue
When the 4x4 is engaged and I try to turn either way it feels like the brakes are on. It barely wants to move and it makes a grinding dragging sound. The tighter the turn the worse it is. Going forward is fine and when 4x4 is not engaged i can turn just fine. Any ideas what could be wrong? Thanks!
 
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Old Jan 14, 2017 | 09:36 AM
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4X4 is really only supposed to be used on slippery surfaces so the driveline doesn't bind up.
 
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It was slick out.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2017 | 12:10 PM
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Oh, okay.
Then I'm just guessing - if it only happens when in 4X4 it may be in the transfer case. When in A4WD the electronic clutch is the transfer case is not locking the front and rear drive shafts together.
Where is the grinding dragging noise coming from?
 
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Old Jan 14, 2017 | 12:33 PM
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It sounds like it's coming from the front.
 
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Are the tires a matched set?
 
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Old Jan 15, 2017 | 02:11 PM
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Yes they are a matching set
 
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I had a similar issue and changed all the fluids and it went away. I changed the front and rear diff fluid along with the transfer case fluid. Now its smooth as can be. Good luck
 
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It's normal to get some binding, especially with a limited slip rear end like a lot of our truck have. Mine does the same thing in 4x4, if its on dry pavement.
 
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