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#31 of 122 Re: 4x4 is dead for good [bri66] by kevin97116 Dec 14, 2007 (5:46 am)
Replying to: bri66 (Dec 13, 2007 3:36 am) Just thought I'd send an update. My 4x4 problem (4x4 indicator lights go on and off, low range goes in and out, but front wheels don't pull) ended up being hubs. After discussions with the local 4x4 shop ended up putting Warn manual hubs on. ~$200, problem solved.   Kevin Replies to this message: bri66 (Dec 14, 2007 10:41 pm) exploder750 (Dec 26, 2007 7:24 am)
#32 of 122 Re: 4x4 is dead for good [kevin97116] by bri66 Dec 14, 2007 (10:41 pm)
Replying to: kevin97116 (Dec 14, 2007 5:46 am) I should had done that 300,000 miles ago when Ford had to replace the original hubs the first time I tried to put it in 4x4.
#33 of 122 How bad did I mess up the powertrain components? by rcarpen Dec 16, 2007 (8:39 am)
Here's the scenario. MY ford ranger 4x4 '95 xlt with 139,000 mi The truck was at the end of a cul de sac which was snowed in. before I started the truck I engaged the locking caps on the front wheels then started the truck and turned the switch to lo4 wheel drive. I managed to get the truck forward a little to be able to back up on the lawn so the city snow plow wouldn't block me in. I then proceeded to back the truck up and wouldn't budge, so then pulled forward to back up again to gain momentum to get into the yard. I was able to back up with the rear wheels spinning quite fast but not gaining much ground but was able to get into the yard. Two days later I was able to drive it but somethings waaaay differen't. I turned the locking caps to "Free" position and flipped the lo 4 wheel drive to 2 wheel drive but when I shift the rpms are revving really hi and the truck acts like its in lo 4 wheel drive. I'm able to drive it but 1st gear thru overdrive the rpms rev really high I can only get up to 40/45 mph. I think the truck is officially P.O.C.? (Piece of Crap) I have to add oil to every other fill-up as well as antifreeze I know the oil/ antifreeze problem is to expensive to fix. ( i'm not a mechanic) Is it the powetrainthat I screwed up or something else? and how to go about it to get it fixed. Is there something that I can try to correct the problem myself or is it a quick fix in the mechanic shop?  I use this truck mainly for bowhunting (seasons winding down) and hauling stuff back and forth which is not to often. It is nice to have for a back-up vehicle.   is it worth fixing or try and sell it and be up front with the potential buyer about the engine problem and powertrain. sorry about the loong posting and thank you advance for any suggestions. Replies to this message: spyac3 (Dec 16, 2007 9:11 am) kevin97116 (Dec 16, 2007 11:26 am) spyac3 (Dec 16, 2007 5:10 pm) and 1 more...
#34 of 122 Re: How bad did I mess up the powertrain components? [rcarpen] by spyac3 Dec 16, 2007 (9:11 am)
Replying to: rcarpen (Dec 16, 2007 8:39 am) If you have a electonic switch to change from 2wd to 4wd even with locking caps it sounds like the electric motor isn't working on the transfer case causing you to be stuck in 4lo even though your hubs aren't locked out. take the small motor off the transfer case. conceled where that motor mounts you should find 2wd 4hi and 4lo marked on the transfer case. By marking the location of the triangular bushing on the electric motor you can turn the 4wd switch and see if that bushing is moving if it didn't replace the motor. Be careful to mark the position of the bushing on that motor because it needs to be in the same spot when you remount it to the transfer case. This is how my 99 works, they should be similar. Replies to this message: kevin97116 (Dec 16, 2007 11:26 am) spyac3 (Dec 16, 2007 5:10 pm) rcarpen (Dec 17, 2007 4:51 pm)
#35 of 122 Re: How bad did I mess up the powertrain components? [spyac3] by kevin97116 Dec 16, 2007 (11:26 am)
Replying to: spyac3 (Dec 16, 2007 9:11 am) Before going to all the trouble of getting underneath and removing the shifting motor from the transfer case check the fuses. I don't have the book in front of me, but I know there is one, possible two fuses for 4x4 in the in cab fuse block, and one in the fuse block under the hood (driver's side fire wall)   With my 95, I am able to hear the shift if I activate the switch with engine not running, and radio. fan, etc off. If you can hear that, then the fuses are likely good, but it doesn't take much to check them anyway.   good luck, Kevin Replies to this message: spyac3 (Dec 16, 2007 5:10 pm) rcarpen (Dec 17, 2007 4:51 pm)
#36 of 122 Re: How bad did I mess up the powertrain components? [kevin97116] by spyac3 Dec 16, 2007 (5:10 pm)
Replying to: kevin97116 (Dec 16, 2007 11:26 am) Yes you are right you should always start with fuses, My quest for fixing this annoying problem had me looking at fuses, I didn't mention that since the fuses associated with the shift control motor also power things like dashlights/domelights and such. But you are right start simple! Replies to this message: rcarpen (Dec 17, 2007 4:51 pm)
#37 of 122 Re: How bad did I mess up the powertrain components? [spyac3] by rcarpen Dec 17, 2007 (4:51 pm)
Replying to: spyac3 (Dec 16, 2007 5:10 pm) Thanks for the advice, I'll go with the fuses first, then the shifter motor on the transfer case when it warms up a little here.   have a good christmas Randy
#38 of 122 1987 Ranger 4x4 by etz Dec 18, 2007 (10:28 am)
Hey how do i fix this. I had a mechanic change the valve covers on my truck. in june. now that winters here i tried to use my four wheel drive and nothing happens. to engage i have the button above the windsheld. the light dont light & the front wheels dont engage.   i read other post & was happy about the fuse under the hood!! dont have the fuse under the hood. only 95.000miles. with the exception of a little rust around the rear wheel well, the ranger is in excelent cond.
#39 of 122 i know by etz Dec 20, 2007 (4:23 am)
HEY GUYS    I really need help with this problem i live in N.E PA. ALL THE POST HAVE SOMETHING FOR 93 AND BETTER. I cant for the life of me figuer out why the four wheel worked before i had the valve cover gaskets changed & not now. what could posabley happend? i have a book that shows how to remove & replace everything on my ranger. sad thing is it has no troublshooting. more snow is in the forcast & i really want to be the one who gets to work ontime. not jim in his S-10.
#40 of 122 Re: 4x4 is dead for good [kevin97116] by exploder750 Dec 26, 2007 (7:24 am)
Replying to: kevin97116 (Dec 14, 2007 5:46 am) Same problem with my '96. Low range worked, front wheels would not engage. After testing the truck with all four wheels eleveated, determined that hubs were the issue. Ordered a set of rebuilt automatic hubs from a guy on Ebay ($177), and they work great Determined that one of my original front hubs was still good, and turned it on Ebay for $60.

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