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#1 of 88 1999 Explorer AWD problem by gi_joey Aug 15, 2006 (8:43 pm)
I have a 1999 explorer with the 4.0 sohc. The truck has 128,000 miles on it. I has been okay to me so far, wait there was those two times I have had to replace the transmision. I may be just a bit rough on her at times but she's, all n all has been good to me. Her new thing is she won't go in to 4wd at all and she flashes her 4WD Hi/Lo lights at me 6 times every two min. I think she is telling me she is sick. I don't trust dealers, because at about 60,000 miles they told me she would not make it back to my house (9 miles away) with the front diff the way it is. She still has not had a problem yet with it. I love her so i want to get her feeling better but I have no clue where to start. Please make her better doctors! Thanks for your time.
#3 of 88 4x4 problem by expo1 Dec 03, 2006 (7:14 pm)
what did you do to fix
#4 of 88 MY 4wd problem!!! by gi_joey Dec 04, 2006 (2:46 pm)
I found out that the plug to the transfer case was loose. I found that because i went threw a small creek and the felt the 4wd kick in. so i put it on the lift and found a plug half on. I pulled it and cleaned it, then put it back on. Then i reset the computer. its been about 4 months and still have not had it happen again. I might have just got lucky but i knew something was weird when i got it wet and it worked. I hope this helps somebody. the main thing is to check all the plugs cause the trucks are getting older..
#5 of 88 2001 Explorer Sport 4WD problem by bungeemaster Jan 26, 2007 (8:51 am)
My 4WD switch does nothing when I turn it to 4H or 4L. Also, when I start the car I dont get momentary illumination of the 4H or 4L lights. Fuses are all good. Any suggestions?? Maybe a switch or relay?? Replies to this message: jmdolan2 (Apr 29, 2007 7:04 am) tmac4 (Feb 17, 2007 11:43 pm) nvbanker (Feb 18, 2007 1:28 pm) redline6 (Mar 25, 2007 8:29 am) pathughes (Apr 12, 2007 9:24 am) and 22 more...
#6 of 88 Re: 2001 Explorer Sport 4WD problem [bungeemaster] by jmdolan2 Apr 29, 2007 (7:04 am)
Replying to: bungeemaster (Jan 26, 2007 8:51 am) I have same problem with my exporer - anyone have solution?My 4WD switch does nothing when I turn it to 4H or 4L. Also, when I start the car I dont get momentary illumination of the 4H or 4L lights. Fuses are all good. Any suggestions?? Maybe a switch or relay?? Replies to this message: tmac4 (Feb 17, 2007 11:43 pm) nvbanker (Feb 18, 2007 1:28 pm) redline6 (Mar 25, 2007 8:29 am) pathughes (Apr 12, 2007 9:24 am) nvbanker (Apr 12, 2007 1:37 pm) steve_ (Apr 12, 2007 2:07 pm) and 20 more...
#8 of 88 2001 Ford Explorere (sport) by tmac4 Feb 17, 2007 (11:43 pm)
Replying to: jmdolan2 (Apr 29, 2007 7:04 am) I can't get my explorer in to 4 wheel drive? When I turn the switch, nothing happens, the 4X4 light won't even come on? Replies to this message: nvbanker (Feb 18, 2007 1:28 pm)
#9 of 88 Re: 2001 Ford Explorere (sport) [tmac4] by nvbanker Feb 18, 2007 (1:28 pm)
Replying to: tmac4 (Feb 17, 2007 11:43 pm) Need a little more data, like mileage on truck and previous performance, how often you use the 4WD, etc. However, it sounds as if your shift motor has failed, that's the most common reason for this malfunction. It's about a $500 repair to have it done. The part is around $300. It could be electrical, like a fuse, but that's quite rare. If your explorer has over 75,000 miles, I'm betting the shift motor is your culprit.
#10 of 88 2001 ford explorer sport by redline6 Mar 25, 2007 (8:29 am)
Replying to: jmdolan2 (Apr 29, 2007 7:04 am) inappoprite abs activation at 20mph-0 Replies to this message: pathughes (Apr 12, 2007 9:24 am) nvbanker (Apr 12, 2007 1:37 pm) steve_ (Apr 12, 2007 2:07 pm) expo1 (Dec 03, 2006 7:56 pm) and 2 more... rocky32 (Feb 25, 2007 10:14 am) and 3 more... news1 (Feb 27, 2007 9:18 pm) and 1 more... newdavidq (Feb 28, 2007 7:12 am) and 2 more... gnrosefan (May 28, 2007 5:38 pm) chris89883 (Jul 13, 2007 2:23 pm) and 1 more... cral (Aug 12, 2007 11:31 am) and 2 more...

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