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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 01:27 PM
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When did they move the 4x4 shifter from the floor to the dash? I've been looking at some `98's and I think I saw them in both locations.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 02:14 PM
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What you are seeing is the standard 2 speed transfer case with the floor shifter and the optional two speed transfer case with electronic shift on the fly on the dash. I don't know how long Ford has been offering the two different versions but I would say that all of this generation of trucks were available with either choice.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 02:37 PM
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Which is better or more reliable? Or doesn't it really matter?
 
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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 02:46 PM
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Either one can have trouble that usually is from lack of regular use or maintenance. Just depends on what you prefer.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 04:30 AM
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I personally like the floor 4x4 shifter better,,,get under the truck and spray the linkage once in a while,,less to go wrong with this setup!
 
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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 07:37 AM
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yeah...I had a 92 EB Bronco with the pushbutton dash mount and it worked about 85% of the time. I am sure that the newer stuff is more reliable.

But after that, I made a vow that I would always get the mechanical shift.

Found out that the mechanical shift was only available on the STX and below trim levels on the newer pickups. Of course, that also meant that you got the vinyl flooring, which is what I always thought a truck should have.

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