2000 Ford Excursion 4 Wheel drive

Tiny
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  • 2000 FORD EXCURSION
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  • 172,000 MILES
Hello when I got my truck checked out a few weeks ago they told me if I put my truck into 4 wheel drive it would be stuck in 4 wheel drive is there any way to fix it?
Friday, January 16th, 2009 AT 3:10 PM

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Tiny
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Did they say what would cause the problem? Was it the 4wd actuator?
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Saturday, June 20th, 2009 AT 10:33 PM
Tiny
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No they did not
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Sunday, June 21st, 2009 AT 7:42 PM
Tiny
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It sounds like they feel the 4wd actuator is bad. That is the motor that shifts the transfer case when you turn the switch to 4wd. Is it possible for you to call and ask them why they said that? If they would tell you, I could better assist you rather than just guessing as to what they ment.

Let me know.

Joe
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Sunday, June 21st, 2009 AT 8:33 PM
Tiny
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Thank you.I will and let you know
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Monday, June 22nd, 2009 AT 2:48 PM
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I'll be looking for your reply.
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Monday, June 22nd, 2009 AT 9:14 PM
Tiny
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I asked them and said it was so long ago they would need to see the truck again.
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Monday, June 22nd, 2009 AT 9:16 PM
Tiny
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Isn't that typical. One would think they would keep records of the work they have done on computer. If I had to guess, at this point, I would bet it has to do with the actuator (the electric motor on the transfer case that changes it from 2wd to 4wd to.) If that is the case, it is an easy fix. The motor is a little expensive, but it is nothing more than removing and replacing a part under the truck. If you decide to try the 4wd and it doesn't come back out, all you need to do is check to see if there is power to the actuator. IF there is and it won't shift, chances are the motor is bad.

Let me know if you have other questions.

Joe
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Monday, June 22nd, 2009 AT 9:45 PM

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