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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 07:36 AM
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03 Explorer 4X4 Question

I am looking at buying one of these and drove one at the dealer. I wanted to test the 4X4 to see if it was functional and it engaged but while turning there was a clunking or ratcheting type of sound. Is this normal on dry pavement? I don't recall my 99 Expedition doing this but that had a posi rear. The dealer checked it and said that was normal and it wouldn't do it during 4X4 conditions like snow, ice, dirt roads. Just thought I would ask here and get the experts opinions!
 
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 08:52 AM
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My 2002 XLT with part-time 4x4 (has "4x4 Auto" switch) does not make that noise. I have 111,000 miles on it. If I turn on dry pavement with it locked into 4x4 high the front end hops but no clicking and clacking noises.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by TadpoleMN
My 2002 XLT with part-time 4x4 (has "4x4 Auto" switch) does not make that noise. I have 111,000 miles on it. If I turn on dry pavement with it locked into 4x4 high the front end hops but no clicking and clacking noises.
It is probably the hopping that I am hearing or noticing. Very noticable when it does this. Didn't seem right to me but if it hops then that is probably it. Like I said, my Expy didn't do that.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 07:35 PM
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My 02 just hops when in 4x4 on dry or wet pavment. But not any strange noises.
 
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