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Feb 25, 2008 | 02:45 PM

micmacman

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help with 4 wheel drive issue

hello everyone,first post and wish it was under more pleasant circumstances

i have a '04 F-250 SD,i was backing up in 4 wheel drive today and now it will not disengauge from 4x

winter has been really hard on the work situation this year and the pockets are thin so i cant just take the truck to the mechanic

was wondering if you fellas may have a idea as to what may be going on,and possibly if there something i can do to get it to release 4x

also if its a common problem,recall issue or anything like

many thanks for any help in advance,Dave

Feb 25, 2008 | 02:58 PM

Cal Ntv

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Try idling in neutral with the ESOF **** in the 2WD position.

Feb 25, 2008 | 03:00 PM

micmacman

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i'll give it a try,i already tried backing up and then going forward with the switch in 2x position,thanks for the reply,Dave

Feb 25, 2008 | 03:05 PM

carlb

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If you are in 4 LOW, you will need to stop the truck, put it in neutral and press on the brake. Turn the selector to 2wd while still holding down the brake, and wait for the xfer case to disengage. It may take a little time (up to 2 minutes). It will not change unless its stopped, in neutral with the brake applied.

Feb 25, 2008 | 03:07 PM

micmacman

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DUDE!!!!!! IT WORKED!!!!!!

i need your first name,im going to name my next child after you!!!!! male or female!!!!

lol

Cal Ntv,all fun'n aside,i really cant thank you enough,thats been weighing hard on me all day,like i said its been a really rough winter as far as work,and the pockets are thin and i really didnt need a monster repair bill

i bought the truck new,and keep the maintinance up on it and its never,and i mean never given me the least worry until this

Feb 25, 2008 | 03:11 PM

micmacman

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thanks to you too Cal,it was in 4 low,i never use 4 low but just went too far when turning the switch and figured no problem and went on up the part of my drive where 4x is needed ,now that all the snow is melting its made a mess of things

ive had a knot in my belly the size of a basket ball all day

you guys are great,i had a feeling i came to the right place

Feb 25, 2008 | 03:11 PM

Cal Ntv

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My F250 4WD did the same thing on me a couple of weeks ago. I was on the way to my mechanic to see if he could get it out of 4WD. I was at a red light and for some reason put it in neutral and it just slipped back into 2WD. I was as relieved as you. It's been fine since then also. Glad I could help.

You can name the baby Mike!