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Nov 21, 2003 | 01:20 PM

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96 Ex AWD Question

This is the first AWD I have ever owned. When making sharp turns do you get that binding noise as you do with regular 4WD when they are engaged?

Nov 21, 2003 | 01:24 PM

emtabmm

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Yes, especially if there is any loose gravel on ground...
The system works by measuring wheel speed at each frt wheel and 1 sensor on rear diff., tight turns the outside wheel turns much faster than inside and activates system.....

Nov 21, 2003 | 01:27 PM

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Thanks! I thought that may be the case but I was not sure.

Nov 22, 2003 | 11:50 AM

c96drumm

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I believe my 96 AWD just drives the front wheels through an open differential which is in turn driven by a viscous clutch in the transfer case.

Nov 22, 2003 | 03:54 PM

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no there's NO grinding/binding on sharp turn's!!!!!

Nov 22, 2003 | 04:39 PM

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Me, neither.

Nov 22, 2003 | 09:33 PM

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So which is it? I am talking about very slow tight turns?

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Nov 22, 2003 | 10:06 PM

c96drumm

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Do you have the standard size tires on there? Otherwise, could be a CV joint or the differential. I think CV joints usually make a clicking noise when they're failing, but might be something to look at. Also, I saw another thread you might want to look at:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...hreadid=158436

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Nov 23, 2003 | 08:19 AM

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Yea, I have a slight moaning sound which I believe is typical in a tight, slow turn. It sounds like it may be coming thru the transfer case and not the wheels.