1992 Ford Explorer 4 Wheel Drive Does Work Push 4wd Button Get Clicking Back

look at the hubs first to see if they are locking in.

when did you last have the hubs serviced???

roy

I never have inspected the hubs. Im not getting any lights on the buttons on the dash. I just did the self test on the ECM in the back. Got the blinking light indicating that it is functioning correctly.

ok, then go to the hubs and have them checked. they need to be serviced often
Roy

Wiil do thanks.

The 4 wheel drive will not engage. I replaced the switch on the dash but that didn't fix it. Not sure what to do next.

There is always the option of installing manual lock out hubs.

Thanks for the picture and info. Helps with my issue of the 4WD not engaging, but lights lighting and relay working.

Looks like its shift motor time.

Yeah, could be...sometimes tapping on it will jar it to work temporarily...and confirm.

Drive Train Axles Bearings problem
1992 Ford Explorer 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 226K miles

My 4x4 is not operating. When I push the button to go from 2x4 to 4x4 I do not get a light or engagement of the 4x4 system. What could be the issue and how to fix it?

Thanks,
Hoc

[quote:dc077078a8="hocnguyen"]Drive Train Axles Bearings problem
1992 Ford Explorer 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 226K miles

My 4x4 is not operating. When I push the button to go from 2x4 to 4x4 I do not get a light or engagement of the 4x4 system. What could be the issue and how to fix it?

Thanks,
Hoc[/quote:dc077078a8]

There is an electric motor on the back of the transfer case. This motor is not working in your case. This is a common failure, and not difficult to replace.

[quote:6dece3b148="jgarofalo"][quote:6dece3b148="hocnguyen"]Drive Train Axles Bearings problem
1992 Ford Explorer 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 226K miles

My 4x4 is not operating. When I push the button to go from 2x4 to 4x4 I do not get a light or engagement of the 4x4 system. What could be the issue and how to fix it?

Thanks,
Hoc[/quote:6dece3b148]

There is an electric motor on the back of the transfer case. This motor is not working in your case. This is a common failure, and not difficult to replace.[/quote:6dece3b148]

Cool. Thank you very much.

Regards,
Hoc

My SUV has auto hubs and will not shift into four wheel drive. Module tests out okay, push button on dash will not light up and does not activate any response (any noise) from the module. Have tried three different shift buttons from salvage yards with same result, no light and no noise at module. I removed the shift motor and did a quick repair with plastic tubing but after removing motor and cover I did not make a note of positions of parts so I am sure I did not get the motor and parts in the correct position. Need advice or help please.

make sure motor is in correct position first as that may be the problem. then scan for codes.

I did not remove the shift motor until I tried switching the module and push button switch. The dash light and non engaging 4x4 were there before I started with anything so I tried working my way from the switch button to the transfer case. Where would I find information on position of parts for the shift motor?

due to age we have nothing on this vehicle other than a wiring diagram and that wont help. check where motor is now then check inside tcase to see if lever inside is in wrong position or push button on 4wd and then reinstall motor and see if it works then. but it really should be scanned for codes.

Thanks I will try and run codes , I was not sure if this year had a control module to plug into. Thanks for the advice.

Just purchased a new shift motor at Rock Auto, hope that works.

Please let us know what you find so it will help others.

Best, Ken

1992 Ford Explorer

I'm having a problem getting the truck to engage in to 4 wheel drive. I'm pretty sure it was the push button switch. I replaced it and the 4x4 still doesn't work. No lights by the switch come on using the new or old switches, but when I used a wire jumper, thje lights signifying an action with the 4x4 light up. What's going on???

Hi
this circuit is not complete until the actuator engages the 4x4 on the axle and the transfer case.

yes you can jump over and make the light come on. but will not make the actuator work.


most likely the elec motor on the transfer case is dirty or burned up remove dissassemble and clean both actuators..

i have a1992 ford explorer with 70,000 miles 4.0 litre v6 and the four wheel drive does not work .the lights on the dash do not come on when u push the button. thay do light up for a split second when u start it. and u can hear a little clicking sound at the transfer when u push the 4 wheel drive button. it does have locking hubs also and i made sure they r locked in and i realy need my four wheel drive to work. thanks for your time on this.

Start by testing the switch to be sure it is working properly. Get back to us after that

[quote:c177125f14="dantrish_always"]i have a1992 ford explorer with 70,000 miles 4.0 litre v6 and the four wheel drive does not work .the lights on the dash do not come on when u push the button. thay do light up for a split second when u start it. and u can hear a little clicking sound at the transfer when u push the 4 wheel drive button. it does have locking hubs also and i made sure they r locked in and i realy need my four wheel drive to work. thanks for your time on this.[/quote:c177125f14] is the button supposed to stay in when u push it in or is it designed to not stay in ?

not sure.... does it have continuity when depressed?

[quote:6defd79bab="dantrish_always"][quote:6defd79bab="dantrish_always"]i have a1992 ford explorer with 70,000 miles 4.0 litre v6 and the four wheel drive does not work .the lights on the dash do not come on when u push the button. thay do light up for a split second when u start it. and u can hear a little clicking sound at the transfer when u push the 4 wheel drive button. it does have locking hubs also and i made sure they r locked in and i realy need my four wheel drive to work. thanks for your time on this.[/quote:6defd79bab] is the button supposed to stay in when u push it in or is it designed to not stay in ?[/quote:6defd79bab]how do i check to c if the button works? it does feel a littleweird when u push it in.

A meter would be nice or a test light . See if it has power on one side, if it does, does th epower connect through when the button is pushed? No power use continuity test on meter and see if it gets through

My 4x4 and low range is not working and I am not sure how to make it work :roll: . My truck has the two push buttons on the dash, the lights do not come on when the buttons are pushed but when you push the 4x4 button there is a clicking sound from the back cargo area. Any advice on how to get this working would be great as the weather here is snowing like mad and it is so scary driving the truck without the 4x4
thanks everyone 8)

Start with check fuses.

I have checked fuses all good! Whats next???

Thre is a 4 wheel drive motor on the T case it is about as big as a pop can take the motor out and clean the entire inside of it with contact cleaner and lube the bearings with a dry graphite lube and some thin oil you will have to cut wires to get it off but I think there are only three of them Good Luck let me know how it turns out

1992 Ford Explorer

Looking fir a car to purchase and I found one on craigslist it's a 1992 ford explorer and the owner mention it has issues such as the tranny will not shift out of 2 nd shift there is a clicking noise from motor and the 4x4 is not working I just wanna to know if I purchase the vehicle will it brake me repairs? Because he is kist ask for 250 for it

Honestly, I can't make that decision for you. But, I will be honest, you will most likely have a few thousand into it before fixing everything.

2 button control 4X4 and 4 low and when i engage it the transfer case clicks but doesnt engage it stays in 2 wheel drive...also sometimes the engine turnes over and sometimes the starter and solenoid just clicks one time...low income and i live in a snowy area so any cheap fix advice would be much appreciated. thank you

See if your auto locking hubs are working.Also find out if the front driveshaft is working, that will narrow it down.The starter, does this truck have a fender mounted solenoid? Sounds like the solenoid is the problem, but first make sure all connections are clean and tight

yes it has a fender mounted solenoid, and i will check the hubs and driveshaft thank you