4WD Problems, not engaging

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Feb 5, 2004 | 11:10 AM

medic130

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4WD Problems, not engaging

A lot of good a 4wd truck does in 2 foot of snow when the front axle won't engage. Or when it does it disangages on its own. Still under warranty, but the dealer wants to keep it for a few days. HA, there's two foot of snow on the ground!!! I can see the vacuum operated front axle engaging but I want to know if there is another actuator on the transfer case.

Feb 5, 2004 | 11:34 AM

LxMan1

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It has an electric motor that shift the transfer case for you instead of pulling a lever.
Does the 4x4 light flash or anything?

Feb 8, 2004 | 07:33 AM

MasterT

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What year is the truck.
If Its a 03 like mine could be the shift fork. Two little fingers could break off. My truck been in the shop for over a week now, seems they can't get the part. It's backordered.

Feb 8, 2004 | 03:56 PM

5.4AZ4X4

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I may have the same problem in my 01. when I turn the switch it will engage the front driveshaft but its not turning the front tires so there is something else that isnt engaging.

Feb 8, 2004 | 05:50 PM

RDsF150

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Hey guys great site and my first post. I have a 99 XLT 4.6 Triton V8. My question is when I engage my 4W and turn the wheel at slow speeds it acts like it is rubbing something. I am not much of a mechanic and not sure how to check it. The 4W light is on and no problem driving straight. It is fine in 2W. Thanks

Feb 9, 2004 | 09:21 AM

grizz5675

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rdsf150

rds all 4x4s when they are engaged will feel like something is rubbing when your making sharper turns ,with a 4x4 engaged you should try to round out your turns, so dont worry but try not to turn sharp.