How many of you have had this code, and what was really needed to resolve this code. The best definition I could look up was vague and couldn't tell me much more than what I already knew, which was that something is wrong with the AWD system.

 

don't you just love the way Ford technical writers word descriptions
KISS translation of Ford gobldegook below
AWD transfer case clutch connector has failed or clutch coil has failed. no wonder a Ford tail light bulb is $5 at the stealership.
never have seen one of these clutch coils fail so suspect the connector or wiring.
the clutch connector is the 2 wire one on top of the transfer case. can post a picture of the AWD multi connector if you need it.

from Ford Service cd

2 Clutch connector or clutch coil has discontinuity.
GO to Step F1.

E4WD CLUTCH -- TEST F

² F1: BAD OR INTERMITTENT POWER TO CLUTCH
² F2: CLUTCH CIRCUIT SHORT-TO-GROUND
² F3: CONTINUITY TESTING OF CLUTCH CIRCUIT
² F4: VERIFY THE CLUTCH COIL ENGAGES

F1 BAD OR INTERMITTENT POWER TO CLUTCH


l Check the voltage at the clutch connector:

-- Disconnect the clutch harness connector from the clutch line on the transfer case housing.

-- Set the voltmeter to the 20 VDC scale.

-- Turn the ignition switch to on.

-- Shake the clutch harness and check for battery voltage between the clutch connector pin and chassis ground

F2 CLUTCH CIRCUIT SHORT-TO-GROUND


l Check for a short-to-ground on the clutch circuit:

-- Turn the ignition switch off.

-- Disconnect the module harness connector from the module.

-- Set the ohmmeter to the 20 ohm scale.

-- Shake the module harness connector and check the resistance between MHC pin 14 and chassis ground.

Resistance is intermittent or below 1 ohm
REPAIR short-to-ground on the clutch circuit. REFER to the wiring diagrams in this section.

Resistance is above 1 ohm
GO to «F3».



F3 CONTINUITY TESTING OF CLUTCH CIRCUIT


l Check for an open on the clutch circuit:

-- Turn the ignition switch off.

-- Disconnect the module harness connector from the module.

-- Set the ohmmeter to the 20 ohm scale.

-- Shake the module harness connector and check the resistance between MHC pin 14 and pin 13.

Resistance is between 1.5 and 4 ohms
GO to «F4».

Resistance is below 1.5, above 4 ohms
REPAIR open in clutch circuit or REPLACE clutch.

F4 VERIFY THE CLUTCH COIL ENGAGES


l Check the clutch by powering the circuit:

-- Disconnect the module harness connector from the module.

-- Connect Clutch Coil Locking Tool D91T-50-CLT or equivalent to the MHC. If tool is not available, ground MHC pin 13 to ground.

-- Jumper MHC pin 8 to MHC pin 14.

-- Verify clutch engagement by test driving vehicle in tight turns and noticing driveline wind-up (driveline wind-up is noticed through steering wheel feedback or wheel hop).
Clutch engages (driveline wind-up)
REPLACE the control module.

Clutch does not engage (no driveline wind-up)
REPLACE clutch or look for a mechanical failure in the system.