Hi,
I have a 2002 V6 XLT with 4WD. In the last week, it has exhibited a strange behavior. First thing in the morning, when cold (maybe low
50's/high 40's) when I start it and back out of the driveway there is a noticabel noise coming from (perhaps) the front fifferential, transfer case or transmission.If I coast in neutral there is a definite drag on the drivetrain. If I turn the engine off in neutral or park and restart the problem persists. If I turn the key all the way off, there is a definite release of energy from the drivetrain. If I only turn the key to "off" the energy will not release.
This seems to indicate an electrical issue?
I have to go through the drive/stop/off/start/drive sequence several times and then it will go away. I have tried cycling through 4x4 high,
4x4 low, 4x4 auto thinking perhaps this was a controller issue but to no avail.The problem goes away after a few cycles (or perhaps fully warming up?).
It is difficult to get to the shop so if this is a simple or common issue I'd be interested to hear about it.
Thanks to all for reading and replying.