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#1 of 75 push button 4x4 by welborn Dec 07, 2006 (3:53 pm)
93 ford f150 4x4 is stuck in 4 wheel drive cant get it out the 4x4 light is not on.but it is in 4wheel drive help please Replies to this message: wpalkowski (Dec 09, 2006 7:33 am)
#2 of 75 Re: push button 4x4 [welborn] by wpalkowski Dec 09, 2006 (7:33 am)
Replying to: welborn (Dec 07, 2006 3:53 pm) Pushbutton 4x4 is activated by vaccum lines going to the hubs. Check the condition of vaccumm hoses. They may be cracked or brittle.
#3 of 75 My 4X4 doesn't seem to work by billyzack Mar 04, 2007 (6:57 pm)
I just bought a 92 Ford F-150 XLT and when I push the 4X4 buttons, nothing happens, no lights light up, I don't feel any noticable difference in the driving, am I supposed to do something other than push the buttons? I don't have a manual and have never owned a 4X4. Help!! Does anyone know where I can buy an owner's manual? Replies to this message: kcram (Mar 04, 2007 7:23 pm) gryphon101 (Dec 30, 2007 6:01 pm) wpalkowski (Mar 07, 2007 9:27 am) stugats (Mar 28, 2009 9:58 am)
#4 of 75 Re: My 4X4 doesn't seem to work [billyzack] by kcram HOST Mar 04, 2007 (7:23 pm)
Replying to: billyzack (Mar 04, 2007 6:57 pm) I had a 93 F150 with the push-button 4x4 system, same truck essentially as yours. You should hear a light clunk when you push the button and feel a very slight increase in vibration from the front driveline when it's engaged. Since you have none of that, you need to have the switch checked - more than likely, the previous owner let id die and didn't say anything.   kcram - Pickups Host Replies to this message: gryphon101 (Dec 30, 2007 6:01 pm)
#5 of 75 Re: My 4X4 doesn't seem to work [billyzack] by wpalkowski Mar 07, 2007 (9:27 am)
Replying to: billyzack (Mar 04, 2007 6:57 pm) Here's a link to an owner's manual for your truck:   1992 Ford Owner's Manual Replies to this message: stugats (Mar 28, 2009 9:58 am)
#6 of 75 Owner's manual by billyzack Mar 07, 2007 (11:13 am)
Thanks, I will get one. I narrowed my 4X4 problem to the switch, I found one on Ebay for $25, the dealers here don't carry it anymore and Bronco Graveyard wants $180 so I took a chance for $25, if it doesn't work, it's only $25, Thanks again, Billyzack
#7 of 75 2005 f250 fx4 shifts itself into 4wd by jimcco Mar 13, 2007 (6:55 am)
My 05 F250 Fx4 V10 shifts itself into 4wd high without moving the control knob. The 4x4 dash lite comes on & can hear the shift taking place. Hubs are set to auto. If stopped and key off then back on it always returns to 2wd; but moving the knob to 4wd then back to 2wd while key on will not reset to 2wd. This is very intermitant; some days it does it some days not. Local Ford service manager can't find problem or info on Ford net. Replies to this message: fordtuf1 (Mar 18, 2007 8:15 pm) conert (Apr 07, 2009 6:03 am) dbweaver (Apr 10, 2009 1:19 pm) and 1 more... jhurley (Mar 22, 2007 5:47 pm) jhurley (Jun 29, 2007 6:51 pm)
#8 of 75 Re: 2005 f250 fx4 shifts itself into 4wd [jimcco] by fordtuf1 Mar 18, 2007 (8:15 pm)
Replying to: jimcco (Mar 13, 2007 6:55 am) The vaccum activates the hubs to engage, the same vacuum that operates the heat/ac vents. Weird sounding but its the same vacuum supply. Are the vents working right?   I don't really know more but the guys at ford-trucks know a bit more, and there's a guy that posted a TON of detailed service guidelines on his own. He took the time to detail it with pictures and everything, I say he did better than any manuals I've ever read. He goes by the name of guzzle, check him out. Replies to this message: conert (Apr 07, 2009 6:03 am) dbweaver (Apr 10, 2009 1:19 pm) aubreyn (Jun 11, 2009 5:34 pm)
#9 of 75 Popping noise in front left hub by rwhite8 Mar 21, 2007 (3:53 pm)
When I'm in 4 wheel drive and turning slightly I get a popping noise in the front left hub. Has anyone else experienced this before? if so what are the possible causes and cures. I have not yet had time to pull it apart to check. Any information would be helpful.
#10 of 75 Um most likely that is the sound of you destryoing your 4x4 system by mschmal Mar 22, 2007 (9:04 am)
4x4 cannot be used on dry pavement. The axles are locked together in 4x4. So, when you are in a turn, the front wheels follow a different path than the rear wheels. Accordinly they spin at different speeds. When you are not on pavement, the froont wheels can slip and you don't hear this popping.   Mark

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