4wd help
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4wd help
I have a 2000 excursion v-10 and have tried everything I know how to do, so I’m hoping there is an expert out there that can shed some light(whether good or bad) on my current dilemma! I cannot get the 4wd to activate or engage. I have replaced, 4wd actuator, vacuum pump, trans case motor, every single relay in the truck, the gem module (which ford dealer said wouldnt program and am still wondering if the original was bad in the first place). I also cannot get my cruise control to work nor the info readout in head panel ( don’t know if all this is related but throwing everything I know out there). When I replaced T/C motor once I hooked up wiring harness it clicked like it wanted to engage but that was it. Thanks for any and all info and suggestions
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Overhead console is a common problem and the fix is simple solder job.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...ml#post3266008
the Cruise, has yours had the recall done ? Have you checked the fuses under the hood that are part of the recall replacement harness ?
4x4, vastly more complex, are you handy with a multimeter ? If so I can post pics of the factory service manual trouble shooting steps
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...ml#post3266008
the Cruise, has yours had the recall done ? Have you checked the fuses under the hood that are part of the recall replacement harness ?
4x4, vastly more complex, are you handy with a multimeter ? If so I can post pics of the factory service manual trouble shooting steps
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I just bought this about 8 months ago. So I highly doubt the cruise recall has been done but As far as the fuses and relays I changed but not sure about the harness. I will have to research that. Forgot to mention They have aftermarket rims and original vacuum lines were terminated and put on a funky bypass system but reattached original vacuum lines and got good vacuum but still no avail. I am no master with electrical by any means but can find my way around schematics and a multimeter half way decent
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The cruise control recall harness is attached to your master cylinder and the fuses are part of the harness.
Are you saying that the vacuum hubs are locking when you select 4wd but the transfer case is not engaging ?
i will post the trouble shoot steps in the morning.
pics of the vacuum bypass may help us understand the issue.
Are you saying that the vacuum hubs are locking when you select 4wd but the transfer case is not engaging ?
i will post the trouble shoot steps in the morning.
pics of the vacuum bypass may help us understand the issue.
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I have a 2000 excursion v-10 and have tried everything I know how to do, so I’m hoping there is an expert out there that can shed some light(whether good or bad) on my current dilemma! I cannot get the 4wd to activate or engage. I have replaced, 4wd actuator, vacuum pump, trans case motor, every single relay in the truck, the gem module (which ford dealer said wouldnt program and am still wondering if the original was bad in the first place). I also cannot get my cruise control to work nor the info readout in head panel ( don’t know if all this is related but throwing everything I know out there). When I replaced T/C motor once I hooked up wiring harness it clicked like it wanted to engage but that was it. Thanks for any and all info and suggestions
I just bought this about 8 months ago. So I highly doubt the cruise recall has been done but As far as the fuses and relays I changed but not sure about the harness. I will have to research that. Forgot to mention They have aftermarket rims and original vacuum lines were terminated and put on a funky bypass system but reattached original vacuum lines and got good vacuum but still no avail. I am no master with electrical by any means but can find my way around schematics and a multimeter half way decent
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Welcome to the FTE. We all love Excursion pictures 
Post up pics of things that you are describing and that will help a lot, IMO.
Post up pics of things that you are describing and that will help a lot, IMO.
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I hope some people write in here because I have the same issue with a friends 2000 Excursion with 7.3 diesel in it. I haven't replaced all the components yet though. I seem to have no command coming from GEM module to 4wd relays.
Csmith, Do you the relays click when you turn the switch? Have you tried driving at 5mph and turning the switch? Do your 4X4 and Low Range lights prove out when you start the truck? Do you have access to a scan tool?
Csmith, Do you the relays click when you turn the switch? Have you tried driving at 5mph and turning the switch? Do your 4X4 and Low Range lights prove out when you start the truck? Do you have access to a scan tool?
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4wd lights up after I changed out actuator. But still nothing happens when it’s engaged.
Wiring to hub same on both sides so whoever wired it it was done sloppy
Wheels sorry no close up as this is the only pic I have
New T/C motor
till Sunday night so won’t be able to try anything till then.
