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#46 of 125 Simple 4x4 question by fatandawesome Dec 11, 2007 (7:31 am)
My friend has a ford ranger 4x4, and we where debating wether or not she should put weight in the back of it while in 2 wheel drive.   Is the ranger rear wheel drive while in 2 wheel drive, or front wheel drive?   I know this is real simple question, but thanks for any input. Replies to this message: kcram (Dec 11, 2007 3:35 pm)
#47 of 125 Re: Simple 4x4 question [fatandawesome] by kcram HOST Dec 11, 2007 (3:35 pm)
Replying to: fatandawesome (Dec 11, 2007 7:31 am) It's a rear wheel drive rig when in 2WD. Weight is only important in a low-traction situation, like snow/ice. Otherwise, unneeded weight will just slow the truck down and reduce its fuel economy.   kcram - Pickups Host
#48 of 125 97 Ranger 4WD problem by russpatz Feb 27, 2008 (11:34 am)
I have a 1997 Ranger 4 X 4. When disengaging from 4wd the truck runs ok but a mile or so down the road you will hear it grinding. Then I stop and put it in reverse and it seems to be ok. Any ideas about what is wrong? Replies to this message: kevin97116 (Feb 27, 2008 4:52 pm) twalden (Apr 23, 2008 6:34 pm)
#49 of 125 Re: 97 Ranger 4WD problem [russpatz] by kevin97116 Feb 27, 2008 (4:52 pm)
Replying to: russpatz (Feb 27, 2008 11:34 am) Sounds like your automatic hubs, according to the owner's manual the proper way to disengage them is to rotate the dash switch to 2WD then back up 10-20 ft or so, then proceed forward. This takes the tension off the hubs and allows them to retract into "free" position. If they still have the force of moving the vehicle working on them they won't slide out until that force weakens (like deceleration for example)   When shifting out of 4WD into 2WD, try doing so when stopped, back up a short distance, then proceed forward and see it that solves your problem.   good luck Kevin
#50 of 125 Can't get 4x4 to engage! by jeckelberry Mar 10, 2008 (1:28 pm)
I have a 93 ranger 4.0 4x4. The 4wheel drive wasn't working when I bought it. So, not knowing any history of the truck. I bought a new shift motor. I put in on. Still nothing. I tried a different box and switch still nothing. I have had the truck for 6 months just now got the motor for it. Is it possible that the transfer case is gummed up and causing my shift motor to be unable to engage it? Please help if you can really want to get it fixed! Replies to this message: kevin97116 (Mar 10, 2008 3:52 pm)
#51 of 125 Re: Can't get 4x4 to engage! [jeckelberry] by kevin97116 Mar 10, 2008 (3:52 pm)
Replying to: jeckelberry (Mar 10, 2008 1:28 pm) Not likely a "gummed up tranfer case". Here's what I would do.... 1)check to see if power is getting to shift motor.     NO? a) fuses               b) wiring/connectors     YES?              a) hubs   best of luck, Kevin
#52 of 125 4x4 problems by ford4life2 Mar 19, 2008 (8:30 am)
When I put my ranger into 4x4, push button, and take off it makes a growl noise like it is slipping, not locking in all the way. Could mean that my solenoid is bad. Because we jacked up the truck, put it into 4x4 and you can grab the wheel and stop the wheel comepletely.
#53 of 125 4x4 problem by ford4life2 Mar 19, 2008 (8:54 am)
If you could help me out with my ranger problem that would be great, respond ASAP.
#54 of 125 rowboat99 by rowboat99 Mar 28, 2008 (10:17 pm)
Have an 87 4X4 Ranger. Bought truck used drove it on beach 4 wheel low wasn't working only 4 high. Went surfing tried to reverse off of sand transmission wouldn't engage into reverse only into Drive. Almost forgot truck is automatic. Pulled truck out of sand and discovered I now have no reverse. Any suggetion on how to trouble shoot or repair. Friend told me it could be the modulator. Thank you.
#55 of 125 loud humming noise when deacelerating by mydaema Apr 12, 2008 (8:26 pm)
For about a week or alittle more, I have heard a humming noise when I take my foot off the gas on my Ford 2001 Ranger 4 x 4, no matter what the speed. It seems to be getting worse. I asked a friend what he thought the noise was, and he thought either the transmission, or the differential. Anyone have any idea what it could be, and how much this is going to cost? I cannot tell if it is comming fromthe front of the engine or the back. Seems like the front, but not sure. Thanks for any help. Replies to this message: bolivar (Apr 12, 2008 10:26 pm)

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