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#41 of 184 Re: 2000 Ford Explorer 4wd Shocks [nettles] by fillr68

Jan 30, 2008 (12:08 am)

Replying to: nettles (Jan 29, 2008 7:52 pm)
well my truck is a 99 ...same as yours...I changed my front shocks only because of the hard ride it had on bumps...that was at 100.000 miles....I bought a monroe gas shock very close to the diameter of the orginal Ford shock...the best way is to remove a shock an take with you when you buy your new ones...match for diameter size...some replacement shocks are smaller in diameter..meaning a cheaper shock and ride...and just the front shock change was a night and day difference,,,,,,,hope this helps...

#42 of 184 Re: 4x4 confusion [roncast] by rskurka

Jan 30, 2008 (12:16 pm)

Replying to: roncast (Jan 15, 2008 9:07 pm)
how r ya. did not know if anyone replied to u but i have a 2001 that is lifted 4 inches on 33 in. tires and if i leave it in auto the traction control works almost the same as four wheel high.

#44 of 184 On Demand 4WD by pckid

Feb 13, 2008 (2:54 am)

I have been looking at some used Explorers. I have asked the dealers that are selling these if they are on demand 4WD but they don't know if the ones they have do. How can you tell by looking if the car has this feature?
 
I had a company Explorer that had On Demand and I traveled to some remote radio tower sites in all weather conditions and never got stuck so I would like that option if I can find a vehicle with it.
 
Thanks
 
Gary

#45 of 184 1999 explorer 4x4 is stuck by jonboymv

Feb 29, 2008 (7:55 pm)

My truck is stuck on 4 high. I have the switch on auto which is my only 2wd option. I have tried putting the truck in neutral and switching it but that doesn't work .I just put brand new tires on it to see if that would help but it didn't. Can someone please help me!!!!

#46 of 184 1999 explorer 4x4 is stuck by fillr68

Mar 02, 2008 (4:43 pm)

are all the tires the same size??? are the front tires balanced ???..its does matter....otherwise it maybe your shiftmotor...you can unhook the motor..or you can remove the front driveshaft...I had a unbalanced tire that caused this...any front end vibration can cause the auto 4 wheel drive to engage....hope this helps

#47 of 184 Re: 1999 explorer 4x4 is stuck [fillr68] by jonboymv

Mar 02, 2008 (10:38 pm)

Replying to: fillr68 (Mar 02, 2008 4:43 pm)
The tires are balanced, same size and all. Can I unhook shift motor myself or do I have to bring it to a mechanic?? Thanks for the help and anymore you can send my way!!!

#48 of 184 1999 explorer 4x4 is stuck by fillr68

Mar 03, 2008 (11:58 pm)

yes you can unhook the shift motor..the motor is located on the back of the transfercase. it is a electrical motor you will need a flat screwdriver to pry away the plastic clips that hold the plugs together. most of the time these motors go up..they are about 450.00 from Ford or 160.00 on ebay..worse case you can remove the front driveshaft. this will stop your 4 wheel drive from working. hope this helps.

#49 of 184 4x4 will not disengage by vossen

Mar 26, 2008 (2:59 pm)

Hi, I have a 2002 Ford explorer with 50 000 miles that has given me nothing but troubles. My main concern is that my 4 wheel drive is allways on. The relay that is in the front passenger side compartment will click on and off randomly and in no specific seqcuence. If I turn the 4x4 selector switch to 4 high while it is clicking this stops the relay. I am not sure whether it is the switch, relay or the motor on the transfer case and was wondering if there are some voltage tests I can perform to see where the problem lies. Thnks.

#50 of 184 4x4 will not disengage by fillr68

Mar 26, 2008 (4:32 pm)

sorry to here you have nothing but problems...but we all have this problem at times..you can disconnect the shift motor buy unplugging it...the high and low lights will flash on and off while the motor is disconnected this most likely is your problem the shift motor does go bad and can cause the 4 wheel drive to engage.I have seen them on ebay for about 160.00 but not sure how good they are,,Ford wants 450.00..worse case you can remove the front drive shaft until you fix your problem...there is a brown wire mod ..that can be done to stop the auto 4 wheel drive to engage ,,hope this helps........

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