I recently purchased a 95 f150 4x4. It has auto locking hubs and the x4 shifter is on the floor in the cab. The truck did not come with a manual and I want to know if I can shift into 4x4 while on the move or does the truck need to be stationary?

 

You can shift into 4 hi while moving.....as long as all the wheels are turning at the same speed, ie..not while spinning the rear tires.
You will have to stop completely to put it in low range. I usually stop and put the trans in neutral before shifting to low range.

 

yo,
We have sim. set-up in our 96 Bronco; we have to stop before shifting Transfer Case lever to 4H initially. Thereafter we can shift on the fly so to speak between 4H and 2H; but not to 4L while moving.
Read below for more info.
...this is from our 96 Bronco's Owner's Guide:
"Lever Operated System With Automatic Locking Hubs
To shift from 2H to 4H:
Stop the vehicle and move the transfer case shift lever straight back to the 4H position, the automatic locking hubs will engage when the
vehicle is driven. When the automatic locking hubs are engaged, shifts between 2H and 4H may take place at any speed.
The automatic locking hubs may disengage in 2H if the vehicle’s direction is momentarily reversed, or the vehicle is allowed to roll
slightly in the opposite direction. If a grinding noise occurs when shifting from 2H to 4H while the vehicle is moving, one or
both of the automatic locking hubs have been disengaged and the transfer case shift lever should be switched back to the 2H position.
To shift back into 4H, stop the vehicle and move the transfer case shift lever straight back to the 4H position.

When the vehicle is stopped while in 4H and the vehicle’s direction is reversed from the previous direction, the automatic locking hubs
momentarily disengage and then re-engage. The automatic locking hubs may click as they automatically engage in the new direction.
To shift from 4H to 2H:
Move the transfer case shift lever straight forward to the 2H position. This can be done at any speed. To disengage the automatic locking hubs, operate the vehicle in 2H in the opposite
direction for approximately 10 feet (3 meters). For example:
If you were driving the vehicle forward in 4H, the automatic locking hubs will disengage the next time the vehicle is driven
in reverse in 2H for approximately 10 feet (3 meters).
If you were driving the vehicle in reverse in 4H, the automatic locking hubs will disengage the next time the vehicle is driven
forward in 2H for approximately 10 feet (3 meters).
— Operating in 2H with the hubs locked increases fuel consumption, noise, vibration, and wear. For prolonged 2H operation on dry
pavement, disengage the automatic locking hubs.

To shift between 4H and 4L:
Stop the vehicle and place the automatic transmission into NEUTRAL or depress the clutch on manual transmission vehicles. Push the
transfer case shift **** down (toward the ground) and at the same time pull or push the lever straight forward or rearward (depending
on the desired position, 4H or 4L) in order to shift the transfer case. This shift should be in one continuous motion without pausing in the N (neutral) position. Pausing in the neutral position
can result in gear clash and difficult shifting. If, while shifting between 4H and 4L, the transfer case gets stuck in the N (neutral) position or is difficult to shift into either 4H or 4L, it may be
necessary to let the vehicle roll slightly and/or turn off the engine (particularly on vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions).
To shift into and out of N (neutral) To shift into N (neutral), stop the vehicle and engage the parking brake. Place the automatic
transmission into NEUTRAL or depress the clutch. From either the 4H or 4L position, push the transfer case shift **** down (toward the
ground) and move the transfer case shift lever to the N (neutral) position. The N (neutral) position should only be used for vehicle towing.
NOTE: Dash mounted four wheel drive indicator lights are off when your
vehicle is in neutral.
To shift from N (Neutral) to either 4H or 4L, stop the vehicle and engage the parking brake. Place the automatic transmission into NEUTRAL or depress the clutch on manual transmission
vehicles Push the transfer case **** down (toward the ground) and at the same time move the transfer case shift lever to the desired
position. If it is difficult to shift into either 4H or 4L, it may be necessary to let the vehicle roll slightly and/or turn off the engine (particularly on vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions)."

Check out Ford's Site for poss. of downloading the Owner's guide for your year:
https://myford.fordvehicles.com

It may only allow dnloads from 96 up though. Have your VIN ready to enter to register there.

 

I actually have two owners books. If you want one drop me an e-mail at greenthunder2195(No Email Addresses In Posts!). Even has the case and everything inside.


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