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2003 Ford Ranger 4 Wheel Drive Hubs Lock Up

Tiny
JIM SHAFF
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  • 2003 FORD RANGER
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 65,000 MILES
My son's 2003 Ford Ranger hubs lock up in cold weather after saitting for a while. After driving four a while in 4 wheel drive and everything is okay, he stops and pareks tuck for a awhile usually over a couple of hours.

When jhe comes back and starts it up and trys to drive off the some of the wheels are locked usually 1 or 2 not always the same ones.

Could it be the 4 wheel drive locking hubs?

He ca usually get them to disingae by rocking back and forth and featheruing the clutch but its really a pain. Only in cold wheather.

If he uses 2 wheel drive he never has the problem.
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Saturday, December 12th, 2009 AT 7:52 PM

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Tiny
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Are they automatic locking hubs or manual locking? Also, have you ever serviced them?
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Saturday, December 12th, 2009 AT 9:27 PM
Tiny
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They are automatic hubs, if they have been serviced it has been a long time.
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Saturday, December 12th, 2009 AT 10:25 PM
Tiny
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Chances are they need to be removed, cleaned, and regreased. It sounds like they are sticking.

Let me know if that helps, and thanks for using 2carpros. Com.

Joe
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Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 AT 8:50 PM

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