4WD problem, Is there a way to get away from the electronic engagement ? - Ford Ranger Forum

02RGRSP · 02-02-2011, 10:46 PM

02 Ranger with the usual engagement motor on the transfer case. It's working some of the time.

Is there such a thing as a manual engagement mod for rangers ?
Like the old manual shift lever ?

Maybe I’m just dreaming……

**Hooligan** · 02-03-2011, 01:45 PM

its possible but I think you'll have to swap the entire tranny

02RGRSP · 02-04-2011, 01:40 AM

WOW, yea, might not be practical. mine is a 5 speed manual if that would better or worse. Just a thought.....

UrbanRedneck · 02-05-2011, 04:09 PM

As for the going to manual engagement for the transfer case, there are not really any options for this. The transfer case you have if I'm correct is a Borg Warner 13-54, the only options you have are going to an older ford ranger and picking the t-case out of one that had it, i believe 93-97 had the best ones I may be wrong, or going to an Atlas II twin stick. other then that I don't know of any other options for rangers.

Teamexploder · 02-05-2011, 04:44 PM

There is a guy on EF that sells a conversion kit, it allows you to retain your E1354 but have a manual in cab lever for it http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=273757

Also If you have an 02 you can get a manual case from an FX4 or one from an older ranger 1990-1997 or 1991-1994 Explorer.

Hards 02 · 05-03-2011, 12:10 PM

Would that work for getting a neutral on a2002 auto to make it towable behind a motorhome .

Diabolical Ranger · 05-03-2011, 01:24 PM

it seems like it would be logical for it to work on an auto putting it in N for MH towing, but have not seen it done.

Teamexploder · 05-03-2011, 01:31 PM

You could possibly do that, they designed the original manual transfer case for that purpose. Not to forget if you really don't want a manual case you can just take the shift motor off for the time being during travel and manually yourself put the case in neutral.

02-02-2011, 10:46 PM	#1
02RGRSP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: greenfield ny usa Posts: 11	4WD problem, Is there a way to get away from the electronic engagement ? 02 Ranger with the usual engagement motor on the transfer case. It's working some of the time. Is there such a thing as a manual engagement mod for rangers ? Like the old manual shift lever ? Maybe I’m just dreaming……

02-05-2011, 04:09 PM	#4
UrbanRedneck Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Clinton Township, Michigan Posts: 10	As for the going to manual engagement for the transfer case, there are not really any options for this. The transfer case you have if I'm correct is a Borg Warner 13-54, the only options you have are going to an older ford ranger and picking the t-case out of one that had it, i believe 93-97 had the best ones I may be wrong, or going to an Atlas II twin stick. other then that I don't know of any other options for rangers. __________________ 195000 miles, driven daily, tagged as a licensed ORV and used as one. Its been 2 feet in the air and had the head lights under water and it's still running strong! Built FORD Tough.

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02-04-2011, 01:40 AM	#3
02RGRSP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: greenfield ny usa Posts: 11	WOW, yea, might not be practical. mine is a 5 speed manual if that would better or worse. Just a thought.....

05-03-2011, 12:10 PM	#6
Hards 02 Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Tacoma Wa. Posts: 24	Would that work for getting a neutral on a2002 auto to make it towable behind a motorhome .