Is Your Ford Truck Stuck in 4 Wheel Drive?

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Jump to 2:50 to get right to the point. ***Video Correction: Before assuming the actuator motor is bad like I did in this video there are a few things to check. First, make sure your truck/SUV is in neutral; then with your foot on the brake select the 4x4 option. You may need to wait 5-10 seconds for the actuator to engage. If that does not fix it then move on to step two. Step two, make sure the actuator motor is getting power. There are a few things that can stop the power from getting to the motor a bad module, blown fuse or a bad wiring harness. If the actuator motor is getting power and it still does not move, then you need to replace the actuator motor. I hope this helps and I am sorry for any confusion.

[@russe19642]

Thanks

[@ChrisandTyCox]

Thanks

[@fredwagner240]

Good job!!🙏

[@cbaby5907]

Thanks for this comment. It worked 🙌

[@MeltingRubberZ28]

Where is the module? Pretty sure that's bad on mine.

[@nancyleekepford9758]

My GOD THANK YOU! I am 66 years old my husband passed away in April and however it happened my 2007 Ford F150 was stuck in 4L. I have worried all day about how to get to work in the am. Looked at your video, went out in the pouring rain, started the truck, put it in neutral and immediately the light went off! Put it in gear and backed down the drive and pulled back forward and truck was fine. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!!!

[@davids4234]

Had a friend whose F-150 was stuck in 4 Low. He took it to a few shops they said they couldn't help him to go to a Ford dealership. I showed him this video and he was able to fix it within an hour and get it back to 2 wheel drive. Thank you.

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

I am happy I could help, thanks for the comment!!

[@wwgbert]

Perfect! I did what you suggested, put it in neutral for 10 seconds or so and it came out of 4 wheel low no problem at all. Thanks! I love KZbin for so many people that post fixes for these types of issues.

[@StrengthNoBounds]

OH MY GOD!! THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH AND THANK YOU LORD FOR SENDING THIS MAN TO THE RESCUE WE WERE STUCK OUT IN GEORGIA WAY AWAY FROM HOME! Thank you

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

I am happy I could help

[@shredtv8348]

b4 doing spending money on this part. get inside your truck turn it on so truck is running turn 4x4 knob to 4x4L and put in Nutral while truck is running in nutral. swicht knob to 4x4H wait 5-10 seconds should change on dash to 4x4H and repeat switch knob to 2wd wait 5-10seconds shold switch to 2wd. just to make sure u really need to change out this part. TRUCK WILL NOT DISENGAGE OUT OF 4X4L OR 4X4H IN PARK OR DRIVE TRUCK NEEDS TO BE IN NUTRAL. most peoples problem is not knowing that

[@jamesmccallum8805]

snowED In Tv now u are the man

[@shredtv8348]

Yw yea i spazed out for a second too when mine got stuck in 4x4L But found out you got to be in N to shift threw 4x4 modes

[@francinecorry633]

snow ED, on my 2002 explorer I start the engine, hold brake pedal down,put in neutral,push and hold 4x4 auto button for 10-15 seconds and BINGO! Damn thing switched out of 4x4 LOW and dash light went out! Thank you very much! Let me buy you a beer or 12! This is an easy fix that just saved me some big bucks.Going to crack open a cold one in your honor right now!

[@420riptide]

You are the shit sir. snow ED in tv! Saved me all kinds of useless headache I was about to inflict on myself.

[@2terribletoads631]

Great info snowED. I was stuck in the boonies (still had wifi thank goodness) and found this on Google. Very similar to your method except for the forward and backward movement. It worked for me at the time. To get truck out or 4x4 low. 1. Start Vehicle 2. Switch to 4x4 Low 3. Put in Neutral 4. Switch to 4x4 High 5. Go in Reverse for a bit and then Forward a bit again (You should now be in 4x4 High) 6. Put in Neutral 7. Switch to 2WD You should now be good. If that didn't work, then try repeating step 5 after step 7.

[@silverduan]

I have been searching for answers for the last week and this finally pops up, very informative and straight to the point. Thanks for making this video.

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

glad I could help

[@edwardaustin9046]

Helped me a lot on my 2008 Ford Ranger 3.0 TDCI here in the Philippines (made in Thailand). As an EXPAT, recently retired Army Vet, I appreciate it.

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Thanks!!

[@Nikkk6969]

Thanks!! I drove home on the highway for an hour running 5500RPM in 5th gear in my ranger stuck in 4low, sure gave her a good workout but nothings broken and thank you for this!

[@stevewallace326]

Your video saved my ass! I was leaving for vacation to MX. The day before I was messing around with my 4wd selector and it got struck in 4low! Non refundable hotel, non refundable MX car insurance, I was screwed 😢! Then, I ran across your video. Had it back in 2wd in 20 minutes thanks to your video! I'll get a new actuator when I get home. Gracias, amigo!

[@lizardtails]

this is probably whats wrong with my truck considering how it was treated by its last owner, but THANK YOU for giving some decent good information. cant find info like this ANYWHERE.

[@deedeer.7437]

YOU'RE AWESOME, THANKS!!! I had this problem just now with my Ford expedition. I immediately looked up a video and this is the first video I came across. I put my truck in neutral, with my foot on the brake I switched from 4 low all the way back to 2 wheel drive slowly. The 4x4 low light went out on my dash and now I'm back to 2 wheel drive!!! 🙏

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Glad it helped!

[@Dezaster7]

Thank you so very much sir! I was in full panic mode because I had never heard the noises that were coming from underneath my truck before. I followed your quick steps of doing everything from Neutral and practiced a little patience (took longer than 5-10 seconds). 4x2 finally came back on and my darling F150 seems to be back to normal! Can't thank you enough!

[@jerryhagan2668]

This video is beyond great! Straight to the point, clear to understand, and exact in the presentation. A million thanks for your time and desire to help others. God bless !!!

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Thank you so much for that encouraging comment and blessings to you as well.

[@Purdu21]

Not quite the same transfer case motor, but this video was thorough enough to give me some guidance and I found the same problem on my F350. Thanks a bunch!

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Thank you for your comment!!

[@robbiegowhere7071]

While not the same truck, I did remove the actuator and put my truck into 2 high. It was stuck between 2 and 4 high causing my rear wheels to lock up. Thank you, thank God I'm rolling again

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Good deal!!

[@michaelbeuving6275]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video, it was exactly what I needed!

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Glad I could help out, Thanks for the support

[@corvette5868]

Thank you, it happened at my cottage an hour from home, pulled it in the garage, an hour later I was on my way home … THANK YOU for this video

[@thaddeauscaldwell7101]

Thank you for a great video . I needed a work truck to haul things and came across a 2000 Ford Ranger XLT 4X4 with the automatic. It ran and drove and I paid only $760 for it . While driving it home . It seemed that the transmission wasn't shifting correctly and the truck wouldn't go faster than about 47 miles an hour and about 2000 RPM's . And if it got faster than 47 MPH, then the truck would surge. And as I was driving the truck down a slope and let off the gas to coast , it was like the transmission was stuck in gear and holding the truck back and causing it , not to coast normal . This is the first Ford I've bought and not familiar with it . I knew it had to be transmission related. I was thinking the transmission was stuck in 4X4 mode . I was wondering if the truck could be driven with the shifter off the crankcase and you answered my question. Thanks for the tip on putting it in 2WD manually. Your video gives me a starting point , to start diagnosing the issue.

[@TeamXXXsucess]

Great video! I’m A ford tech and this was an excellent video most mechanics couldn’t have given as much info. Nicely done brother!! ✊🏻✊🏻

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Thanks!!

[@erichurst2496]

I love these videos. I'm never the first person to have a problem and someone has already figured it out.

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Happy to help

[@adlorin]

My '01 Ranger was stuck in 4 Low, so I came across your video for a tip. About two minutes in, you mentioned to press the brake in - so I jammed both the brake and clutch pedals as hard as I could, and it finally popped back to 2WD. I guess a not-so-manly brake force was not adequate. :) Not exactly your fix, but rather something you tried that didn't help you, but it did help me! Thanks. :)

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Thank you for sharing!!

[@MadDogSys]

Thanks a lot bud, u are a life saver , did first step and now the 4X4 Low light is off !!

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Good deal, I am happy I could help!!

[@bryandelaney8397]

Thank you for mentioning the quick fixes! We appreciate you!

[@TTMEable]

I saw a video about taking the actuator off the motor and turning it by hand freeing it up then re assemble actuator motor and it starts working. The motors build up corrosion in the read head of the actuator and dont know it’s position anymore so it doesn’t move. Kinda like a servo motor. If a servo looses its position it’s still good but wont move because it’s lost position. This happens when the truck hardly ever gets put in 4x4. Always good to put truck in 4wd and run it for a bit at least every month or so.

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

That's a good idea if you can get your actuator motor to turn, the one I removed would not budge one inch. Thanks for the tip!!

[@barbhale8785]

YOU are my HERO!! Thank you for sharing the info on this video. I've been searching and searching and searching for the answers to the issues that you went over today

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Glad I could help!

[@88laron]

Did the brake thing. Worked like a charm! Thanks!

[@opnwndo]

Thank you. Put truck in neutral, foot on brake then turned knob... Worked,, stuck in 4low, now back to 2wheel.

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Good deal!!

[@uh-zo5ei]

Also try driving in reverse for about 10' then go to neutral. Always works.

[@bornfree2237]

This is 100% the video I was looking for. Same issue in my 94 ranger. Thanks!

[@moneyman3574]

This really help i just put it in neutral and set my emergency brake and it worked

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Good deal!!

[@bdprist]

Dang that coffee can fix is awesome. Really appreciate this awesome video! Thanks for putting it together.

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

No worries, I am happy I could help

[@ryanbaxter4243]

This was a fantastic video. I've been over here trying to troubleshoot this and that.. Thankfully I clicked on this video. The thoroughness and thought you put it, helped me and probably many more to come. Thank you

[@ImTheChoice1]

Well my actuator was working when it was removed... Crap! No problem, moved the bar out of 2WL, to 2WH, put it back on and disconnected the harness. I back on the road! Thanks a million!!!

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

No problem, I am happy to help

[@dr.randomz6782]

Thanks man. I didn’t even think about putting it in neutral.

[@joeystoey7061]

Thank you so much that will help me a lot my truck got stuck in 4x4 low as well thanks for letting me know how to take it out manually

[@jefferycrites9722]

Thanks! This really saved me a lot of money. I can repair this myself. 😊

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Awesome, I glad I could help. Thanks for the support

[@steveferguson3705]

just tried it and it worked just fine now to get the the part's replaced it was very helpful

[@bocabec6744]

I grew up in Houlton. Gosh it was nice. I can honestly say that I did not learn a darn thing in high school. (maybe typing) nor did I learn anything in college. Somehow I have survived. I own a home in NH and one in South Florida. I have a 2010 Ford F-150 that i bought new. It is a 4x4 and has never seen any salt or sand. The 4x4 shifter is on the floor. I'm a big old Marine. 235 lbs. and I have pulled that plastic knob off the stick trying to get it to engage. I very seldom have had to use the 4 wheel drive, maybe backing a camper up a wet lawn at my folks place (at night)........what do you think I need to do. It's always done this.

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Nice to meet a local Mainer!! I am not sure what you can do after ripping off the handle to engage 4x4. I've never ran into that issue. I would grease the heck out of that lever and try to find a new handle off eBay or a junkyard.

[@KZeddProductions]

Thanks so much more information then other places I have checked!

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jimmcgee8725]

Thank you you help me out. I know you did this a while ago but I’m just now getting this information. Thank you

[@lawrenceharris8517]

Had already check those things didn't know what else to do this work thanks

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Glad I could help

[@kathryngagne5813]

Nicely presented good information. I had an old Jeep Cherokee. It often got stuck in 4 wheel drive. I had to go in reverse to shift out of 4 wheel drive. Luckily I mainly used it to get to work on gravel back roads. That Jeep was hard to kill. Made it through a lot of snow storms. It was on it's second body but the motor was solid. I think it was an '86.

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

I hate to admit it, but I love Jeeps too!! One of my first vehicle was a 99 jeep grand Cherokee and now my wife drives a 2000 Jeep Cherokee.

[@TheOnKnee]

Bless you for my 2005 Sportrak Stuck in 4x4.09-27-2021! You rock dude! Now I know where to start.

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Thanks, I hope that helped

[@TheOnKnee]

@@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks Actually it turned out to be a cracked plastic switch that wasn't turning the stem on the switch

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

I hope that was an easy fix, thanks for the follow up.

[@mcastustin]

This just happened to me on my Ranger. Thanks for the info, gives me a starting point to look at.

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Good luck, I hope you getting up and running soon.

[@luckyhaskins69]

Thanks dude! total hookup....I am in the U.P .of Michigan so I can put my wifes rusty epedition in 4wd tommorow and switch it back to 2wd next June!!!! Up here we get 11 months of winter and 30 days of rain......live it up eh?

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

I am happy to help. I hear ya about the weather!! We have about the same weather pattern just a bit colder. LOL When the first snow fly's I am hibernating like a bear.

[@luckyhaskins69]

me too eh? unless i get poked

[@ironhorsevinnie]

Good Video -And a big Hi from Deer Trail Colorado

[@RaulJordan-e3q]

I just wanna say thank you when you say, put the truck in neutral that help me switch the 4 x 4 the 2 Wheel Drive so now I got the new part in😅

[@stevefranklin9920]

Thanks for the tips and thanks shredtv for your added tip! Also try swapping out relays that are the same number like maybe the ac relay to the 4wd relay.

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Good tip!

[@holieocorneiousgerhart6174]

Thanks for this video. I kinda thought it was the motor as it had been slow to change from 4h back to 2h. I moved the knob to 4l to try and get it back to 2h and it got stuck there. Will try this fix.

[@capitaldd3693]

hello, great video, Very well explained and presented - thanks for that. what year was the truck you were working on in the video...? thanks

[@gcchasee1637]

Thanks had no idea what to do I'll try that good explanation

[@mtcarmelman632]

Harrison, THANK YOU for this video, what year is the red ranger? I have the same problem but have been told to check the switch first, any ideas on how to tell which part is bad, motor or switch?

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

I believe it was a 2002, and you can check out the switch with a multi meter at the motor end to see if it's getting power to the actuator.

[@dailyinspiration3142]

Great video! My Lincoln Navigator plugs were different, but I was able to remove the shift motor and put it into 2wd. Thanks

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Great to hear!

[@Sarcasticsandwich]

Something to check would be you’re 4x4 disengage solenoid make sure the hoses and wire are connected then replace that I have a 06 f150 5.4 I replaced the solenoid and my 4x4 stopped getting stuck in 4hi it is also cheaper then the motor in the video

[@902isfake]

If your 4x4 light isnt coming on at all then its most likely going to be a different issue. 90% of the time the 4x4 motor is going to be bad if your 4x4 light is on and the motor isnt moving, like the video said. My 4x4 light wasnt coming on at all when I selected 4x4 high or 4x4 low and I found out the 4x4 module went bad. If your 4x4 light doesnt come on at all like mine, you'll want to use a test light to see if the module is getting power, and sending the power to the motor. If the module is getting power but you are not getting power to the motor then the module is probably bad, or you have a open wire somewhere. A bad 4x4 switch can also cause the 4x4 indication light to not appear on the dash.

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Thanks for the comment

[@alexjung9724]

Thanks for the video, trying now to fix my Ranger with this advice. I was wondering if instead of putting a cover plate over the exposed hole, I could just put the old, broken motor back on it until it is warm enough outside to unhook the plastic electrical connection, while also keeping it clean for the winter. I don't want to replace the motor at all because we hardly use the 4x4 and we don't exactly have the funds

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

I don’t see a problem with leaving the old motor attached as long as you can get the motor to spin to the two-wheel drive position. My motor was ceased, so that was not an option for me. I would defiantly remove the electrical connection to the motor, to ensure that it does not try to go back to the four-wheel drive position while driving.

[@alexjung9724]

If that doesn't work we might just have to make a real nice, metal, cut-to-fit cover plate because we're in Cleveland with a couple inches of snow at the moment. thanks mainely for the quick reply!!

[@alexjung9724]

one more question if you don't mind, does the truck have to be running or can it be off when turning the dial? I'm getting quite a bit of resistance right before the turn dial hits 4H. Originally the turn dial was a little bit to the left of 4L and went easily all the way to right before 4H and now it's giving me some resistance. I'm sure this is probably normal, but I don't want to break the turn dial for obvious reasons so I thought I'd make sure and ask.

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

I had my truck turned off with the gear selector in neutral; make sure to engage the emergency brake so the truck doent roll on you.

[@alexjung9724]

I have it chocked and in neutral, I'm just wondering if you also received a lot of resistance when turning the peg into 4H and 2H

[@aaronfenbers7912]

Perfect, got me back in two wheel drive. Thanks

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Great to hear!

[@patrickbriseno1549]

So helpfull dude thanks. Im stuck in 4high. So no real problems driving but still. Thanks man!

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Any time!

[@yeahrightmate]

Hi, how do you know it is the actuator motor and not just a relay or fuse blown.

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Check all the fuses and if none are blown then it's the switch or the actuator motor. You can check the switch with a multimeter to see if it's still good.

[@kencel9603]

Great video but one thing I'd like to point out is you never checked the harness to make sure power is getting to the actuator. This is my first search and my actuator is not working but I know it could be a faulty switch, blown fuse, or? So before I conclude my actuator is dead if it doesn't work as you described I'd like to make sure that it's getting the proper voltage to make it work. Thanks again for the video, it gives me a starting place.

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

You are absolutely right!! I completely forgot to add that in the video.

[@Enrique-fb7ey]

Do you think that works on an LS trans swap(4L60e to 4L80e)?

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

I am not 100% sure. If it has an actuator motor on the transfer case, I would take it off and give it a try.

[@teddydabear242]

I wonder if this would apply to 03 expedition?

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

could probably pick one up at the salvage yard before winter

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

I will keep my eye out!! LOL

[@katrinasibley3722]

Ive not had good luck with the salvage yards here. Im lucky to have an uncle to buy all my part on has discount and only pay for install

[@stetsonwagley5491]

Do you have any Idea if the switch is only receiving power for lights and nothing else?

[@andymonk9505]

Mine has a shifter manually but I am doing away with 3 vacuum solenoids with a cable differential lock.

[@CoindoorDave]

Too cool - 1:45 into this video and I had the answer to fix my truck....I forgot you had to be in neutral (read the manual? pffft!) THANKS!

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Good deal, happy to hear you were able to get going with an easy fix.

[@amandacunha421]

Hi Mainely Acres....Great video... Still having a problem getting my 2002 Ford Ranger in to 4 wheel drive. When i turn on the 4 wheel drive selector switch on the dashboard i do hear a clicking sound but the light does not go on and it does not shift in to 4 wheel drive. So far i replaced the selector switch on the dashboard as well as the actuator motor, still nothing.....any ideas?? Thanks Russ

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

I would guess blown fuse or a bad wiring harness.

[@yurygarcia8656]

Thanks man you help me out in my 1998 mazda pick-up 4x4

[@tiarogers6379]

I have a 2018 f350 4x4 6.7 that is stuck in low. Its automatic with 4x4 in the floor. Does anyone know if this motor could be the culprit? Or can you guys point me in the right direction to diagnose it?

[@lisagage1861]

Thank you so much idk if it's going to work on my 03 Ford expedition but this was so very helpful thank you

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

No problem 👍

[@paulfroese1469]

Exactly what I needed to know. Thank you!!

[@littlecatholicman]

Followed this and got my truck into 2wd but the 4x4 light is still on. Any ideas why and will it hurt the car to drive it like this? If there's an electrical problem then maybe the motor works but isn't getting the go ahead from the switch?

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Ken and B00st in the comments below talk about a few ways to make sure its the actuator motor

[@RaulJordan-e3q]

No confusion you gave me great advice, and I appreciate you 🙏👍

[@garyr7027]

I assume that motor switched it into low gear?... but wouldn't switch back? If that's the case then you at least know the motor will turn, and the contacts also worked otherwise the gem module wouldn't have turned the motor to begin with, it has to know what position the case is in or it won't stop at the selection you made from the dash switch. The gem sends a signal to a motor relay, one is for hi and one for low select, that sends voltage to the motor. Exact problem I'm having, it will go in low just fine, but not back to 4 hi and 2wd. I'm having to remove the motor, turn the key in the tc, then turn the key on the motor to match, put the motor back on and all seems normal until I switch to 4wd again, then around we go back to the same problem. I don't see how the motor could be bad, it just doesn't get the disengage signal like it's supposed to. Some say it's a relay module, some say it's the gem module. I'm stumped this is really gettin old. Any suggestions?

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

You are right, the motor switched it into 4 wheel low, but would not switch it back to 2 wheel or 4 wheel high. I replaced the actuator motor and now it works just fine. Did you check the harness to make sure power is getting to the actuator.

[@garyr7027]

@@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks I'm coming to the same conclusion, i think the case motor is either bad, or it's the wrong one. When I bought my truck the previous owner replaced the case motor, but when I run the cross reference part number it doesn't match with what I need. According to part of a Ford pdf manual I downloaded my truck uses a specific motor depending on the date it was made within the same year. I have a 97 f150 made in 4 96, it's a early bird for that year, in the middle of production for that year ford made a few changes with it and one of them was the case motor. If i got the right info, and I'm sure i did, ford used two different case motors for that year, the part cross reference numbers must match, if not then it's the wrong motor. I found the right motor online, soon as I get the chance I'm gettin it. Thanks to Ford's odd engineering we have to deal with crap like this. This isn't the first time I've come across this scenario for my truck and it's aggrivating.

[@333crypta]

Get manual locking hubs! when I still had auto-lock hubs it left me stranded out in the middle of nowhere! I bought some manual hubs 4x4 like a champ! No more worries about will i need 4x4 somewhere. what brought me here is both of my 4x4 light (98 Ford Ranger) will sometimes flash om and off. but i still have 4Land 4H thank God. but that is annoying. any idea what is causing the lights to blink? thanks

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

I am not 100%, but I would guess it's a grounding issue.

[@333crypta]

@@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks god i have spent so much $ on my ranger recently. lots of new parts including both hub/bearing assemblies new lock outs manual hubs for 4wd. new starter which it needed anyway,. sway bar links new battery optima. new alternator, but 4wd still wont work. i think i may have a bad GEM unit because the wipers are fucked up. both power outlets wont work radio hasnt worked many years, i dont hear that double click sound with all this new shit i got in there WHEN ATTEMPTING TO GO IN 4WD, water is getting in in 2 places the passenger side floor and headliner. so i think the GEM maybe the culprit maybe carO carosion due to water issue.. it is behind the radio. expensive but its too late to look back now with all the new shit i got. ive got to follow through until all the issues are dealt with. i was so disappointed tto find my 4x4 still wont work. i thought new Hubs and manual locks would fix the issue. NOPE! SINCE I DID HOBS AND NEW LOCKOUTS THE 4WD WONT WORK. MY MECHANIC FIGURED ITS A WIRING ISSUE, BUT ACTED LIKE HE DIDNT WANT TO WORK ON IT ANYMORE. WTF DO I DO?? PLEADING TO ANYONE THAT MIGHT KNOW HOW TO FIX THE PROBLEMS I HAVE WITH THIS TRUCK.. IVE ALREADY SPENTT WAY MORE THAN THE TRUCK IS WORTH.

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Sounds more like a grounding issue, than a bad GEM unit. I had the same issues with a Pacifica I worked on. I had to get the wiring diagrams off the internet and fix one issue at a time. That car had three bad grounds and five exposed wires!!

[@anthonytheriault5280]

This video was very helpful thank you very much

[@reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee3235]

2003ford sport Trac stuck n low 4 wheel drive

[@grandpanero7284]

Won't the light show on the dash if you drive with transfer case motor out???

[@sphlem]

can you shift it in 4wd if my shifter motor let go and need 4x4?

[@jayr.9029]

man this video saved the day thanks!

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Good deal!!

[@MA-jx6in]

The transfer case Motor on my 06 ranger is heavily corroded I think it began acting up on me while driving it's so rusty I think it's causing internal issue in motor so I bought a new one..truck wanted to go into 4x4 a few times so engaged 4x4 a few times and it went away but I'm afraid of this ridiculous motor thing if not changed out could mess up my transfer case inside

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Is it still acting up with the new motor? If so I would take it to a professional mechanic.

[@ChristopherCanada]

Hey thanks for this tutorial. It has proved very helpful to me. Cheers.

[@tonyboyer8896]

I would put silicone sealant or .make a gasket on the plastic lid to make sure debris does not get in.

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Great idea!!

[@reynoldrgfamilia8222]

whenever I try to unlocked it manually I felt a resistance. It was free move for a half turn at first and then it felt like there is a spring attached. I couldn't get full turn due to the resistance. How's your's felt,does it springy?

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Yes, there will be some resistance and when it goes into 2-wheel you will hear a loud clank. Sometimes the gears can be a bit bound up causing it to have more resistance.

[@kbZEROpxn]

I also have a white (ground?) running to the transfer case along side the harness... how do I remove without breaking it??

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

I am not too sure, I did not run into that issues with my truck.

[@814chappy]

I cut the ground off

[@zmscanadian6934]

can this be done on a chevy silverado 2002 1500HD ??? had my truck stuck in 4high, grinded and clanged until i got a neighbor to manually unlock front end tires from 4x4 with a battery and parts truck wires. now it doesnt make the noises because i took front drive shaft out and its still trying to spin and im sure my transfer case is still stuck in 4x4 high.

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

I am not sure if this will work on your truck. I would check to see if there is an actuator motor on the backside of your transfer case, if so remove it to see if you can manuly shift out of 4x4.

[@Millstone99]

Thanks so much for this! Worked like a charm.

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Great to hear!

[@williegeorges1733]

I had the same issue with my 1997 ford expedition recently and I watched this video but that didn’t help me what did help me is putting the car in drive and tapping the overdrive bottom it went right off

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Thank you for sharing your experience, it might help someone else with the same issue.

[@off-roadmudder4968]

Great video !

[@EwePeople]

My 5 month old son loved the end music

[@randymartin23]

Thank you so much 🙏 , it definitely worked for me!!

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Good deal, Thanks for letting me know.

[@DoughboyJonesmk2]

Thank you, I have a Ranger that's stuck in low 4 and now I have some idea what to look at.

[@samyza200]

my truck is 1999f150 manual 4wd an its allways getting stuck

[@Lieutenant-dan-gaming]

Thank you so much that fix everything

[@stepheninspires3020]

Who’s your mechanic in Maine! Just bought my ranger and when I’m in 5th gear it’s at 5000rpms going 55mph

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

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[@Chris-go9ti]

what if you cant spin the chuck to 2wd? It hits about where 4 is and seems to clunk into something.

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Maybe the wheels are bound and giving resistance, are you on level ground? Maybe have a friend rock the truck back and forth to see if that will allow you to shift it into 2wd. I know this is a no-brainer, but the trucks in neutral right?

[@Chris-go9ti]

Mainely Acres truck needs to be in neutral. I got it.

[@duanelott5419]

thanks you just got me out of a jam

[@genesmith2355]

Mine is manual shift and stuck any advice

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

I am not sure. Anyone out there that has a solution to this please help out.

[@mzee5533]

Oh mann I had the same problem with my company truck

[@davidmatousek4483]

Thanx man,imdoing the oposit,im puting it into 4 low permanatly lol

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Happy to help, thanks for commenting

[@robertonava375]

excellent! thanks from mexico!

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Happy to help!! Thank you for commenting.