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Old 02-02-2012, 08:05 PM
Pappy1990 Pappy1990 is offline
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Default 4x4 problem 4x4 low is s even after the knob is turn to 2wd

My father was driving the ranger. I don't know what happen, but we were pulling our riding lawn mower out of the barn because it would not start. the truck is saying in is in 4X4 low but the knob is turn to 2wd. what could be the problem.
what my dad did could have switch from 2wd to 4x4 low and screwed sometime up when pulling the mower out. conduction outside was ground was very wet.
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Old 02-02-2012, 08:46 PM
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Default Re: 4x4 problem 4x4 low is s even after the knob is turn to 2wd

first off--->http://www.fordrangerforum.com/profi...=editsignature
second: for a manual: clutch pushed to the floor, in neutral, service brake pressed
im not positive for a auto, im sure someone can chime in to help out.
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Old 02-02-2012, 09:10 PM
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Default Re: 4x4 problem 4x4 low is s even after the knob is turn to 2wd

yes it is a Automatic
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Old 02-02-2012, 09:25 PM
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Default Re: 4x4 problem 4x4 low is s even after the knob is turn to 2wd

in order to engage 4x4 Lo, you have to press the brake pedal and while doing so, turn the switch to 4x4LO. in order to disengage 4x4 LO, truck must be stopped, Brake pressed, then switch back to 4x2.
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Old 02-03-2012, 07:43 AM
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Default Re: 4x4 problem 4x4 low is s even after the knob is turn to 2wd

thank you Machine. that saved my dad from sending in the truck
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Old 02-03-2012, 10:55 AM
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Default Re: 4x4 problem 4x4 low is s even after the knob is turn to 2wd

Glad to be of help.
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