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#175 of 184 2002 Explorer 4x4 High light flashing by stacysch

Jan 25, 2012 (9:47 am)

I have a 2002 Explorer XLT with about 108,000 miles on it. About a year ago my 4x4 High light would flash 8 times every 3 or 4 minutes. It made a noise like it was trying to throw itself into 4 wheel drive when I was driving anywhere and made a grinding noise when turning to the left that sounded like it was metal on metal. The eletronic shift motor, transfer case control module, and all sensors were replaced.
 
I've now been greeted by that little flashing light again. The local Ford dealership ran a diagnostic scan and it basically indicated that the same parts need to be replaced. Is it really possible that all of those things could be bad again? I know it isn't the dealership trying to milk any money out of me. They didn't know that those things had been replaced before or that the computer's history had been cleared after the repairs previously.
 
I seriously want to just pull the sensors out of the control module, but I can't seem to fit myself under the glove compartment and the cover is bolted in place. I believe that I'm going to try to remove the glove compartment today and give it another try.
 
Has ANYONE else had this problem?

#176 of 184 Re: 99 explorer [nvbanker] by wwest

Jan 25, 2012 (9:48 am)

Replying to: nvbanker (Jan 24, 2012 7:58 pm)
Think about it, more seriously...
 
Ford engineering realized that the Exploder had to great a tendancy for rollover.
 
Ford design engineers decided that the fix would be to recommend lowering the factory recommendation for tire pressure in order to lower the center of gravity.
 
Sound like a good deisgn approach to you, anyone...??

#177 of 184 Re: 2002 Explorer 4x4 High light flashing [stacysch] by tinabellosu

Feb 14, 2012 (12:13 pm)

Replying to: stacysch (Jan 25, 2012 9:47 am)
I am having the problem with the 4X4 light coming on too. Then everytime I put it in reverse the 4x4 seems like it kicks on. Have you found anybody to fix it? I'm looking at transmission shops to take it to today. The transmission also stutters alot when I'm driving on the highway. Scares me!

#178 of 184 2002 Explorer 4wd not working by rwcrazy

Feb 14, 2012 (12:21 pm)

sorry no, the engine took a dump, so i sold it for scrap

#179 of 184 Re: 4x4 will not disengage [fillr68] by annwarren

Apr 22, 2012 (1:39 pm)

Replying to: fillr68 (Mar 26, 2008 4:32 pm)
I HAVE A 2004 FORD EXPLORER. IT HAS 109K MILES.MY 4X4 HIGH LIGHT COMES ON AND SOMETIMES WHEN I TURN RIGHT MY 4 WHEEL DRIVE BANGS IN. THIS ONLY HAPPENS WHEN I TURN RIGHT. MY ABS LIGHT USUALLY COMES ON FIRST, BUT, NOT ALWAYS. THE 4X4 HIGH LIGHT WILL BE FLASHING. SOMETIMES IT GOES OFF WHEN I CLICK 4X4 AUTO NUMEROUS TIME. ANY SUGGESTIONS AND DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANK YOU ALL, SLAMMIN IN 4

#180 of 184 o2 ford explorer by progas3

Feb 06, 2013 (10:58 am)

4 wheel drive kicks in and out all the time when in 4 high

#181 of 184 Re: 4x4 will not disengage [annwarren] by nvbanker

Feb 06, 2013 (12:47 pm)

Replying to: annwarren (Apr 22, 2012 1:39 pm)
The 4X4 light flashing is an indicator that the shift motor (that engages and disengages the 4WD) is failing and needs replaced. A $500 job.

#182 of 184 02 XLT 4X4 not engaging by sullywho

Feb 15, 2013 (9:36 am)

Our 2002 XLT just decided to not engage the 4WD any longer. When you push the button, nothing happens. No light, no shift, Nothing. Any ideas? Thanks

#183 of 184 98 Explorer 4wd hi & low flashing by dmaitland61

Feb 25, 2013 (11:08 pm)

Hi - Can anyone tell me what the sequence means when the lights are flashing? Mine are flashing 6 Times. If not, where do you find out what it means? Any help is appreciated.

#184 of 184 1998 Explorer 4WD thumping sound in front drive by arizona336

May 15, 2013 (9:11 am)

I have a 1998 Explorer 4WD 4.0L SOHC. When I start out it makes a load “thump” sound from the front end area. It usually just does this once a day and volume varies.
 
The trans-axels, ball joints and control arms, and front wheel bearings have been replaced since the noise started, so those parts are not involved. Noise has been happening for at least two years (about 20,000 miles)
 
Reading different forums seems to point to the transfer case. Logically I would think it would be the transfer case or front drive axle.
 
Any comments on what the problem is?
Can I just “unhook” the transfer case drive to the front end (basically turning it into a 2WD)? I really don’t need the 4WD.

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