Transfer Case Shift Motor
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 106
Likes: 0
Transfer Case Shift Motor
Ok...I did some more searching and some more playing with the truck...I wasn't getting many views and/or replies so I thought I'd give more info...
I have ESOF....2004 F250 gasser....auto tranny
When I switch to 4hi the light on dash does not come on....ever.
Here is what I have done
With truck motor NOT running and key on...after all the beeps stop and it is perfectly silent...I turned the switch to 4hi....here is what I heard:
Something under the drivers side dash trying to engage....a whirring sound....for about 10 seconds and then it stopped...the 4hi light on dash did NOT COME ON.
Here is what I'm assuming:
The relay or GEM is trying to send power to the transfer case motor to make it shift the transfer case. Correct?
Now what do I do next?
Start at transfer case and unplug electrical connections and clean and replug?
Thanks in advance...I sure hope it isn't the motor.
I have ESOF....2004 F250 gasser....auto tranny
When I switch to 4hi the light on dash does not come on....ever.
Here is what I have done
With truck motor NOT running and key on...after all the beeps stop and it is perfectly silent...I turned the switch to 4hi....here is what I heard:
Something under the drivers side dash trying to engage....a whirring sound....for about 10 seconds and then it stopped...the 4hi light on dash did NOT COME ON.
Here is what I'm assuming:
The relay or GEM is trying to send power to the transfer case motor to make it shift the transfer case. Correct?
Now what do I do next?
Start at transfer case and unplug electrical connections and clean and replug?
Thanks in advance...I sure hope it isn't the motor.
FTE Leadership Emeritus
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 42,561
Likes: 420
From: Long Island USA
Yup, sounds like the servo is running, but not able to get it into gear.
I've never had one off so I don't know what it looks like exactly, but if the motor is running, it's trying to engage.
The light comes on when the switch on the side of the transfer case says it's in 4x4HI. Could be, the switch is bad, and the GEM doesn't know it's made it into 4x4 and not shutting off the servo.
Does it ever GO into 4x4HI? Test it on the dirt
If it's not going in, sounds like you need to remove the servo to see what's up. Could just be the shift linkage needs to be lubed... or not.
I've never had one off so I don't know what it looks like exactly, but if the motor is running, it's trying to engage.
The light comes on when the switch on the side of the transfer case says it's in 4x4HI. Could be, the switch is bad, and the GEM doesn't know it's made it into 4x4 and not shutting off the servo.
Does it ever GO into 4x4HI? Test it on the dirt
If it's not going in, sounds like you need to remove the servo to see what's up. Could just be the shift linkage needs to be lubed... or not.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 106
Likes: 0
Am I hearing the relay perhaps?
I did a search and found many people with my same problem...and lots of advice, but unfortunately the people w/ the problem never posted what the problem turned out to be and what they did to fix it..or troubleshoot it....I won't do that once this is done, for the next guys' benefit...sheesh.
I did a search and found many people with my same problem...and lots of advice, but unfortunately the people w/ the problem never posted what the problem turned out to be and what they did to fix it..or troubleshoot it....I won't do that once this is done, for the next guys' benefit...sheesh.
FTE Leadership Emeritus
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 42,561
Likes: 420
From: Long Island USA
Originally Posted by sprinklerguy
Am I hearing the relay perhaps?
I did a search and found many people with my same problem...and lots of advice, but unfortunately the people w/ the problem never posted what the problem turned out to be and what they did to fix it..or troubleshoot it....I won't do that once this is done, for the next guys' benefit...sheesh.
I did a search and found many people with my same problem...and lots of advice, but unfortunately the people w/ the problem never posted what the problem turned out to be and what they did to fix it..or troubleshoot it....I won't do that once this is done, for the next guys' benefit...sheesh.
Get underneath and see (hear) what the servo is doing at that point.
Elder User
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 652
Likes: 1
If you try to engage FWD while setting still, and the gears won'l line up, the servo will try three times then stop. It will not try to go again untill it sees movment from the truck.
I was playing with mine the other day during an oil change, because so many have had problems with ESOF, I have not. My 2004 with 50,000 mile works great, I always engage FWD while moving.
I was playing with mine the other day during an oil change, because so many have had problems with ESOF, I have not. My 2004 with 50,000 mile works great, I always engage FWD while moving.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 106
Likes: 0
It is trying 3 times...and I got under the truck and the noise is coming from the servo on the right side of the transfer case...right side meaning pass side...does this mean the gears aren't lining up?
Shredded plastic actuator thingie?
Ug....should I pull the servo and see if something is amiss...it looks like phillips head screws only.
Thanks!
Shredded plastic actuator thingie?
Ug....should I pull the servo and see if something is amiss...it looks like phillips head screws only.
Thanks!
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!
Joe Kucinski
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!
Michael S. Palmer
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)
Joe Kucinski
Senior User
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 239
Likes: 0
From: Dallas,TX
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 106
Likes: 0
Thank you.....is the Exploder (yes I meant to put the "d" there) transfer case process the same as my '04 F250? I would think it would be similiar..but in this document all the work is being done to early 90's Exploders.
Thanks
Thanks