4 wheel drive not working - Ford Ranger Forum

whisky · 12-06-2009, 08:04 PM

I put a 3"bodylift on over the summer and all went good but now its snowing and my 4 wheel wont do anything. No light that it says it on. Any ideas? Its a 2001 no time to fill in sig right now

Jelly's Ford · 12-09-2009, 04:33 PM

You may have disconnencted wire/s running to the transfer case that realizes the truck is in 4X4 and sends no signal to the instrument panel. Is your truck a turn knob 4X4 selector like near the air vents or a stick in the floor?

whisky · 12-10-2009, 05:46 AM

It has a switch by the heater vents. Right now its in 4wd but the 4wd light isnt on on the dash. Im afraid to turn it to 2wd because it might not go back to 4wd. The other day the self test 4wd lites came on when I started it but they dont show now. Before I did switch it to 2wd but it stayed in 4wd so Im thinking it has something to do with the switch itself?

Jelly's Ford · 12-11-2009, 07:01 PM

That sounds like the problem to me. The whole switch itself may have a short in it? I don't really know.This sounds like a problem for a trained mechanic to work on. Sorry I can't help ya much.

whisky · 12-12-2009, 05:32 AM

I pulled the fuse and put it back in and its working like it should so I dont know what the deal is. I did find another guy that posted the exact same issue on a different ranger forum so Im gonna get ahold of him and see if he came up with anything. thanks

Jelly's Ford · 12-12-2009, 07:59 PM

Alright cool man. I hope the fuse was the only issue! A much easier and low cost fix. Let us know what ya find out from the other guy.

02RGRSP · 02-02-2011, 11:35 PM

I have an 02 4WD with the same problem. after I try the switch about a dozen times I get it to go in, it comes out first try.

Where / what fuse is it in the box ?

Yes first post, this looks like a good place for 4wd rangers.

whisky · 02-03-2011, 02:42 AM

Thread is old but it wasnt the switch it was the 4x4 moduler. Its located behind the passanger side kick panel. Held by 2 bolts and has a plug. Dealer wanted 380 for the moduler at that time. I bought one at silverstar ford online for 134.00 no problems since

Teamexploder · 02-05-2011, 05:53 PM

For someone searching for an answer to their 4wd problem. Sometimes it is the shift motor on the back of the transfer case, to try you can put your switch to 4hi and then tap on the motor with a hammer and if it engages then you know that's the problem. Keep exercising it after wards but if it stops again you may have to replace the bushing on the motor.

rangerwheelinmike · 02-06-2011, 01:02 AM

yup i had to change mine it would olny mess up in the winter so i changed it with another used one and never had a problem

12-06-2009, 08:04 PM	#1
whisky Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 15	4 wheel drive not working I put a 3"bodylift on over the summer and all went good but now its snowing and my 4 wheel wont do anything. No light that it says it on. Any ideas? Its a 2001 no time to fill in sig right now

12-09-2009, 04:33 PM	#2
Jelly's Ford Riding High in the Saddle Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: KnoxVegas, TN Posts: 39	You may have disconnencted wire/s running to the transfer case that realizes the truck is in 4X4 and sends no signal to the instrument panel. Is your truck a turn knob 4X4 selector like near the air vents or a stick in the floor? __________________ 2001 Ford Ranger Supercab 4X4 4.0 SOHC, Airaid Cool Intake 4.10 Gear Ratio, Flowmaster Cat-Back Exhaust with a Delta 40 series muffler 265/75/16 Sport King AT's, with Procomp Xtreme Chrome Wheels 4 Kicker KS 680 speakers, and Pioneer Head Unit Light Bar/License Plate Holder with 2 KC Daylighters A.R.E Fiberglass Top, Bushwacker Fender Flares

12-11-2009, 07:01 PM	#4
Jelly's Ford Riding High in the Saddle Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: KnoxVegas, TN Posts: 39	That sounds like the problem to me. The whole switch itself may have a short in it? I don't really know.This sounds like a problem for a trained mechanic to work on. Sorry I can't help ya much. __________________ 2001 Ford Ranger Supercab 4X4 4.0 SOHC, Airaid Cool Intake 4.10 Gear Ratio, Flowmaster Cat-Back Exhaust with a Delta 40 series muffler 265/75/16 Sport King AT's, with Procomp Xtreme Chrome Wheels 4 Kicker KS 680 speakers, and Pioneer Head Unit Light Bar/License Plate Holder with 2 KC Daylighters A.R.E Fiberglass Top, Bushwacker Fender Flares

12-12-2009, 07:59 PM	#6
Jelly's Ford Riding High in the Saddle Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: KnoxVegas, TN Posts: 39	Alright cool man. I hope the fuse was the only issue! A much easier and low cost fix. Let us know what ya find out from the other guy. __________________ 2001 Ford Ranger Supercab 4X4 4.0 SOHC, Airaid Cool Intake 4.10 Gear Ratio, Flowmaster Cat-Back Exhaust with a Delta 40 series muffler 265/75/16 Sport King AT's, with Procomp Xtreme Chrome Wheels 4 Kicker KS 680 speakers, and Pioneer Head Unit Light Bar/License Plate Holder with 2 KC Daylighters A.R.E Fiberglass Top, Bushwacker Fender Flares

02-05-2011, 05:53 PM	#9
Teamexploder Explorer Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: McClure, Pa Posts: 187	For someone searching for an answer to their 4wd problem. Sometimes it is the shift motor on the back of the transfer case, to try you can put your switch to 4hi and then tap on the motor with a hammer and if it engages then you know that's the problem. Keep exercising it after wards but if it stops again you may have to replace the bushing on the motor. __________________ 1994 Explorer LTD 4X4 4.0 OHV Auto 6" Lift 33's 5.13's Spooled rear, welded spider gears front. 1996 Explorer XLT 4X4 4.0 OHV Auto 33" M/T's 4.88's

12-10-2009, 05:46 AM	#3
whisky Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 15	It has a switch by the heater vents. Right now its in 4wd but the 4wd light isnt on on the dash. Im afraid to turn it to 2wd because it might not go back to 4wd. The other day the self test 4wd lites came on when I started it but they dont show now. Before I did switch it to 2wd but it stayed in 4wd so Im thinking it has something to do with the switch itself?

12-12-2009, 05:32 AM	#5
whisky Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 15	I pulled the fuse and put it back in and its working like it should so I dont know what the deal is. I did find another guy that posted the exact same issue on a different ranger forum so Im gonna get ahold of him and see if he came up with anything. thanks

02-02-2011, 11:35 PM	#7
02RGRSP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: greenfield ny usa Posts: 9	I have an 02 4WD with the same problem. after I try the switch about a dozen times I get it to go in, it comes out first try. Where / what fuse is it in the box ? Yes first post, this looks like a good place for 4wd rangers.

02-03-2011, 02:42 AM	#8
whisky Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 15	Thread is old but it wasnt the switch it was the 4x4 moduler. Its located behind the passanger side kick panel. Held by 2 bolts and has a plug. Dealer wanted 380 for the moduler at that time. I bought one at silverstar ford online for 134.00 no problems since

02-06-2011, 01:02 AM	#10
rangerwheelinmike Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: flint mi Posts: 87	yup i had to change mine it would olny mess up in the winter so i changed it with another used one and never had a problem __________________ 2000 ford ranger 5.0/4r70w/np208 gt40p heads, mustang T/B and injectors, dual straight pipes, 4r70w auto with trans go aod hd 2 shift kit . 4x4, locked 8.8 3:73 gears, 3in lift keys, s10 rear spring, 3in bl. on 33/12.5 dd tires or 36/13.5 mud tires, 8000k hids, 6 100 watt kcs on light bar 7in flip out dvd player, 2 kicker 12s and 2400watt amp

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