Common questions

Can a push button 4WD go in 2WD?

Can a push button 4WD go in 2WD?

Another TCCM was toast and one of the wire harnessed was melting. My mechanic re-wired everything to spec from the TCCM to the encoder motor. I was fine for the rest of the season and the summer. This year came and “SERVICE 4WD” came back and it initially go stuck in 2WD.

Is there a warranty for push button 4WD?

Plowed with the truck for three years and was always having issues with the push button 4wd, kept taking it back to the GM dealer, during this time I replaced 1 actuator, 1 push button switch, 1 TCCM, and 2 Transfer case shifter motors (First one was on warranty).

Is the push button 4WD shift lever on the floor?

It was one of the base trim models, reg cab, 8′ bed, 1500 4wd that had the manual 4wd shift lever on the floor. Who is doing the diagnosis & repairs when you have problems? The GM 4wd systems are very reliable, an occasional encoding motor or dash switch, rarely a front axle actuator.

Can a Ford K2500 be converted to armored?

The K2500 is no longer available except as a fleet vehicle to the Government for conversion to armored. Even though the Ford Excursions had problems I wish Ford would bring them back but update them to the super duty grade. I need a fully enclosed SUV but may have to settle for the Pickup next purchase.

Another TCCM was toast and one of the wire harnessed was melting. My mechanic re-wired everything to spec from the TCCM to the encoder motor. I was fine for the rest of the season and the summer. This year came and “SERVICE 4WD” came back and it initially go stuck in 2WD.

Plowed with the truck for three years and was always having issues with the push button 4wd, kept taking it back to the GM dealer, during this time I replaced 1 actuator, 1 push button switch, 1 TCCM, and 2 Transfer case shifter motors (First one was on warranty).

It was one of the base trim models, reg cab, 8′ bed, 1500 4wd that had the manual 4wd shift lever on the floor. Who is doing the diagnosis & repairs when you have problems? The GM 4wd systems are very reliable, an occasional encoding motor or dash switch, rarely a front axle actuator.

The K2500 is no longer available except as a fleet vehicle to the Government for conversion to armored. Even though the Ford Excursions had problems I wish Ford would bring them back but update them to the super duty grade. I need a fully enclosed SUV but may have to settle for the Pickup next purchase.

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Ruth Doyle