transfer case problem not engaging in 4hi or 4 low light stays on wont turn off uless you turn car off, here a clicking in back panel , had truck serviced ,ford states that cant tell me what problem is. dealer said they need truck for a couple days to diagnose , any suggestions. thank you
1994 Ford Explorer 4x4 5 speed not engaging in 4hi or 4low
Nov 26, 2006
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That's a pretty common problem. Here's a page with all the info you need to fix it:
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Excerpt: 4X4 Shift Motor Rebuild This is a general how-to thread for fixing the transfer case shift motor for the 4X4 models. Many posts on this site have been great sources of information, but pictures are worth thousands of words. I wanted to put something up for people to point others to when they have
4X4 problems. So here am going to list some key words to help the searchers: Transfer Case Electric Shift Motor 4X4 4x4 4WD 4wd 4X Borg Warner 13-54 BW1354 BW13-54
First thing is where is that 4X4 shift motor=9D? You have to crawl underneath and look at the back of the transfer case (which is behind the transmission).
That's a pretty common problem. Here's a page with all the info you need to fix it:
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Excerpt: 4X4 Shift Motor Rebuild This is a general how-to thread for fixing the transfer case shift motor for the 4X4 models. Many posts on this site have been great sources of information, but pictures are worth thousands of words. I wanted to put something up for people to point others to when they have
4X4 problems. So here am going to list some key words to help the searchers: Transfer Case Electric Shift Motor 4X4 4x4 4WD 4wd 4X Borg Warner 13-54 BW1354 BW13-54
First thing is where is that 4X4 shift motor? You have to crawl underneath and look at the back of the transfer case (which is behind the transmission).
Before taking the motor off and taking it apart I strongly suggest doing the 'ol tap it with a hammer (very gently) trick while someone is pushing the button. It worked for me (once, anyway).
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