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1998 Ford Explorer Repair Question


Topics covered: Wheel, Four wheel drive, Transfer case.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on September 15, 2010

1998 Ford Explorer 4 WHEELDRIVE

Transmission problem
1998 Ford Explorer 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 160000 miles

MY 4 WHEELDRIVE WILL SOMTIMES ENGAGES ON ITS OWN WHEN I BACK UP AND TURN THE WHEEL SHARP AND IT WONT DISAGAGE FOR A COUPLE OF MIN. THEN THE 4WHEEL LIGHTS FLASH AND DRIVES NORMAL. WHEN IN 4WHEEL IT CLONKS REALLY HARD AND NOW IT WONT GO INTO LOW 4WHEEL ANY HELP
Avatar Asked by rybickibill

Answer

Replied on September 15, 2010

Check the wiring harness where it connects to the 4wd actuator on the transfer case. Look for bent pins in the plug, wires that are bare or damaged...

Let me know what you find.

Joe

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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