Anonymous Posted on Aug 09, 2014

96 Ford Explorer xlt 4wd 4.0 stuck in 4wd low

1996 Ford Explorer xlt 4wd , 4.0.The rpm gauge went crazy , engine revved,and now vehicle will drive only in 4wd low . Could this be transmission or transfer case?

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SOURCE: Ford explorer stuck in low 4wheel drive

put it back into 2 wheel drive, then reverse 10 or 15 feet, this should unlock the hubs.

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SOURCE: 2005 Ford Explorer XLT

transmission need to fix

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Posted on Jan 11, 2009

SOURCE: 2002 ford explorer-no 4 wheel drive

wheel bearing

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Posted on Aug 20, 2009

SOURCE: My 2003 Ford Explorer is "stuck" in 4wd low

Most lkeley it is the solenoid that controls the link that has siezed. It gets the worst of conditions down there, so will need a clean and service if possible - or replacement.

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Posted on Oct 22, 2009

SOURCE: 1996 Ford Explorer XLT abs light comes on on

The ABS light is for the Anti-lock Braking System. The MIL will illuminate if there is a difference in wheel speed sensors signals to the PCM. So you might have a wheel speed sensor that is going out on you. Does the light come on at low speeds, or just higway speeds? You could take the vehicle to a local parts store and have them pull the codes for you and that will tell you which speed sensor is out of whack. Also road grime, dirt and gunk buildup can cause speed sensors to give false readings. Hope tihs helps you out.......

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