1997 Ford F-150 4 Wheel drive

Tiny
HOWIEBU
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  • 1997 FORD F-150
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 97,000 MILES
I had problems shifting into an of the 4 wheel drive gears. Once engaged, worked fine. I was told to us some WD-40 and spray the linkage to help with the shifting issues. Now the 4 wheel drive seems to go into gear (light comes on) but no 4 wheel drive. Ford Dealer is looking charge me $150 just to look at it.
Monday, August 4th, 2008 AT 8:03 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi howiebu,

Is your vehicle equipped with mechanical or electrical shift system for the 4X4?

There is a Generic Electronic Module mounted on fuse block below left side of dash panel.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/192750_Ford150Transfer_1.jpg

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Monday, April 12th, 2021 AT 11:09 AM
Tiny
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Mechanical shift. Light comes on but it doesn't engage
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Monday, April 12th, 2021 AT 11:09 AM
Tiny
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Hi howiebu,

You need to check the electric shift motor mounted to transfer case and its controlling relay.
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