4X4 Reliability

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May 28, 2005 | 10:56 AM

Sudsrat

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From: L.Bucks,Pa.

4X4 Reliability

New owner here!
Did a search on the 4x4 system to see if I could do a conversion to manual hubs(nope!)
I have an '02 F-150 Super Crew and was wondering how reliable the 4x4 is.
I do alot of beach driving and dread the day they may crap out on me.Seen it happen alot on various makes of trucks.
I did the man. con. to Warns on my '91 Bronco after the autos failed,and the performance and reliability have been great.
Any info on how I can maintain top performance from this system?

Thanks

May 28, 2005 | 06:41 PM

preppypyro

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I dont have any info on this swap, but so far my 97 4x4 has been good, no problems yet! Then again I never did have a prob on my 89 4x4 with manuals ever either...

May 28, 2005 | 07:59 PM

Brian F-150

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It is generally a good idea to engage the 4x4 system at least once/month to keep the o-rings lubricated and the vacuum lines from deteriorating and such. If you do that I think it is a pretty reliable setup.

May 28, 2005 | 08:00 PM

Ultramagdan

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The key to the auto hups is to engage them before you need the 4X4. That way you know if they are working.

May 29, 2005 | 12:38 AM

TEEJAY

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I had a bad experience with mine. The first snowfall of the season I put my plow on and my truck wouldn't go into 4 wheel drive. It took me 20 minutes to get it back into the driveway and get the front end up in the air. I moved the plunger in and out manually and sprayed it with liquid wrench. Once I got it engaged, it worked alright all winter, but make sure you check that it goes in before you get in a slippery situation.

May 29, 2005 | 10:10 AM

double2d

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I do the same thing as Brian. I have a 2000 4x4 offroad shift on the fly. 58k and no problems. I use my 4wheel drive a good bit every hunting season which last 3 months.

May 29, 2005 | 06:19 PM

fordman311

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I've got 97 4x4 with 120k no probs. And I really put the 4x4 to use. Shift on the fly. I think the only complaint ive heard is about the system freezing, which is nothing special to ford. Shouldnt give you any trouble.