1991 Ford Ranger

1991 FORD RANGER
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JAKE_RYG54
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1991 Ford Ranger 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Manual

my truck says its in four wheel drive but it doesn't kick in. i bought a used Transfer Case Motor from a junk yard and it still dont kick in you have any answers???? very well appreciated :)
Dec 23, 2009 at 10:29 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Are you getting power to the actuator? Can you hear it engage? IF so, then chances are you have a vacuum problem to the front differential. If I remember correctly, the 91 has vacuum lines near the hub assembly. When you switch to 4wd, vacuum is sent to the axle which actuated a splined sleeve to engage the axle. If there is no vacuum or a leak, the transfer case will work, but the front axle will not engage. Check that and let me know what you find.

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Joe
Dec 26, 2009 at 11:33 PM
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