I have A 1999 Ford Ranger 3.0L v6 and my problem is that when ever i engange 4wd low it won't work sometimes it will engage most of the time it does not i have gone through a ll the fuses checked all the wiring replaced both 4x4 switch and the transfer case motor and still only 4 high works.

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1999 Ford Ranger Ext. Cab 3.0L V6 4wd 06 FX4 wheels cooper discoverer at3 tires 16" 10k HID kit"
1993 Ranger Ext. Cab 3.0 5spd 4wd

You have to be in neutral and you can't be moving. Otherwise it won't work.

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I have tried that shifting to 4 low while the tuck is not moving and still nothing i have also put the tuck in neutral.

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1999 Ford Ranger Ext. Cab 3.0L V6 4wd 06 FX4 wheels cooper discoverer at3 tires 16" 10k HID kit"
1993 Ranger Ext. Cab 3.0 5spd 4wd

Then it sounds like something is preventing the electric motor from engaging your reduction gears. Others who have dealt with this should chime in.

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im thinking you are correct, like i said earlier once in a while it will shift into 4low. i'll gues i'll check all the wiring maybe i missed a loose wire or a bad conector.

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1999 Ford Ranger Ext. Cab 3.0L V6 4wd 06 FX4 wheels cooper discoverer at3 tires 16" 10k HID kit"
1993 Ranger Ext. Cab 3.0 5spd 4wd

try this: with truck in gear, Hold the brake down, then turn the switch to 4Lo.
see if that works.

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2001 Ranger Edge 4x4 (sold)
2006 F150 Lariat 4x4 (sold)
2007 Explorer XLT (Destroyed by Deer on highway)
2014 Explorer XLT (inherited from parents)

^ True this. Brake pedal has to be down.

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98 XLT 3.0 manual 4x4 standard cab 6ft bed
RTFM!!!

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i have tried everything holding down the brake pedal puting the truck in neutral engaging 4low while not moving. i started the truck and tried to put in in 4 low and the light came on but then i tried to put it in 4 low again a nothing. did everything exactly the same steped on the brake, put it in neutral and not moving at all. i also shut down and started the truck again and 4low did not engage.

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1999 Ford Ranger Ext. Cab 3.0L V6 4wd 06 FX4 wheels cooper discoverer at3 tires 16" 10k HID kit"
1993 Ranger Ext. Cab 3.0 5spd 4wd

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betcha feel like this

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manual trans?? clutch has to be pushed down

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2004 4.0 4x4 5spd xlt with 175k 4.10 axles, extended cab, cranked t-bars (not maxed), painted black interior, 32x11.5x15 bfg a/t and procomp steel rims
60/40 mod with a shorty console

Directly from a 98 Ranger Owners Manual

Shifting between 4X4 HIGH (4WD high) and 4X4 LOW (4WD low)
1. Bring the vehicle to a stop.
2. Depress the brake.
3. Place the gearshift in N (Neutral) (automatic transmission) or depress
the clutch (manual transmission).
4. Move the 4WD control to the 4X4 HIGH or 4X4 LOW position.

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98 XLT 3.0 manual 4x4 standard cab 6ft bed
RTFM!!!

I finally figured it out the 4x4 switch was bad. thanks for all your help guys.

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1999 Ford Ranger Ext. Cab 3.0L V6 4wd 06 FX4 wheels cooper discoverer at3 tires 16" 10k HID kit"
1993 Ranger Ext. Cab 3.0 5spd 4wd

Huh, that's strange.

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