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JUST BOUGHT 04 150 LARIAT IN SHOP ALREADY

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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 09:55 PM
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Cool JUST BOUGHT 04 150 LARIAT IN SHOP ALREADY

I just purchased it 3 weeks ago its a 04 lariat with 125000 miles truck looks mint but 4x4 would engage while going 30 mph and wow what a grinding noise. Did I make a horrible mistake ? paid 13k for it
 
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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 10:39 PM
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It sounds like an IWE solenoid.
IWE Systems
That link should explain it.

It's a common problem, so don't worry too much.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2009 | 02:08 AM
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5 yrs old, 125k miles


stuff happens man. but yeah, the IWE is pretty easy to correct. just don't wait to fix it. letting the problem go for awhile can make it more expensive to fix.


otherwise, enjoy the truck. I really miss my old 2006 FX4
 
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Old Dec 21, 2009 | 01:54 PM
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Wouldn't the (bad) solenoid cause both actuators to malfunction?

Maybe next year we'll get vacuum actuated windshield wipers back!
 
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