auto hubs on 2001
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auto hubs on 2001
my 01'f350,cc,v-10 lariet,4x4 is on the third set of auto locking hubs.they keep frizzing up in the locked position.my dealer cant seem to explain the cause.anyone else had this problem?
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auto hubs on 2001
on the highway it sounded like i was in 4wheel drive but wasnt.in two wheel mode,if you grab one of the front u joints you should be able to turn it some before it locks.:-staun
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auto hubs on 2001
I mentioned this same problem some time ago to a parts man at the
local Ford dealership and his reply was; 99-2000 and some 2001's had
a problem with the vac seal in the hub. The seal was coated with a
very thin plastic film (to protect during ship to hub assem.) by mfg.
Hub mfg. did not know to remove film and over time & use this often got
wrinkled, resulting in bad vac. seal - leaving you stuck in or out.
He had a whole box full of replacement seals, (that looked like teflon
rings to me) just waiting. Hope this helps.
local Ford dealership and his reply was; 99-2000 and some 2001's had
a problem with the vac seal in the hub. The seal was coated with a
very thin plastic film (to protect during ship to hub assem.) by mfg.
Hub mfg. did not know to remove film and over time & use this often got
wrinkled, resulting in bad vac. seal - leaving you stuck in or out.
He had a whole box full of replacement seals, (that looked like teflon
rings to me) just waiting. Hope this helps.
