Front end locks up when really cold
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Front end locks up when really cold
A guy I work with intermittently has a problem when he takes off and it is real cold out (-20C or colder). The front end seems to lock up as though the brakes are on. Put in neutral and brakes are not on. Put it back into drive and it is locked up still, but the rear wheels will spin if the gas is depressed. Let the vehicle warm up a bit more and it is fine.
The vehicle is a '04 Ranger extended cab 4x4.
Thanks for any information.
Cheers,
Dale
The vehicle is a '04 Ranger extended cab 4x4.
Thanks for any information.
Cheers,
Dale
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From: toronto
the wife has complained about that same problem with her 99 explorer sport
seem to be only when its really cold out , the only thing i could think of was the fluid was to cold to move so had to just tell her to warm it up for about 15 min before she drives it
so far it has worked
seem to be only when its really cold out , the only thing i could think of was the fluid was to cold to move so had to just tell her to warm it up for about 15 min before she drives it
so far it has worked
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Only reason I don't think this would be the problem is he is able to drive for a short distance before it locks up. I thought about moisture in the diff, but wonder if it is more likely the transfer case or the front ABS causing the front brakes to lock up???
Thanks for the replies!
Cheers,
Dale
Thanks for the replies!
Cheers,
Dale
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From: Aurora
No hub locks on that year truck, so with the hubs permanently locked and the front drive shaft always engaged with the front diff, it's definitely possible that there is a problem in the transfer case. ABS in no way applies pressure to the brake system(hydraulics). It pulses the pressure that you apply at the pedal. To check for front brake lock up, drive it till it does it, stop the truck, block the back wheels(front 'and' back of tire), Jack up each tire and spin the tires.
Good luck
Good luck
