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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 10:51 PM
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hi everyone .. gm tech , finally bought ford 2003 xlt 4x4 and on 4x4 switch from 2 wheel to 4 wheel , whole truck locks into low 4 wheel , and in high , still seems locked into 4 low , when turning , shudders and binds .. anyhelp please !!
 
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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 10:53 PM
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anybody help??just bought 2003 fod xlt 4x4 , tried switch to 4x4 low and high , locks , but in high , still shudders and binds in turns slow ???
 
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 05:45 AM
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Hi gmtech2, welcome to FTE!

You should post your questions in one of the site's tech forums. No many of the site's tech members read these posts.

My I suggest this tech forum to start your search,,, https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum25/


Also visit the Ohio chapter FTE has for local members at this link,,, https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum91/

Enjoy the site.
 
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 02:34 PM
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Welcome to the site!!!

You shouldn't be using 4-hi or 4-low when you are on hard dry surfaces, only use 2wd.

The Ford 4wd system is not the same as an all wheel drive system that can be used at any time. So even when you are in 4-hi the driveline will bind up if you are on a hard surface. It sounds to me like your truck is working normal.
 
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