Why does my 1994 Ranger not come out of 4Wheel?

Why does my 1994 Ranger not come out of 4Wheel?

I have had this problem with my 1994 from day one of ownership. Chances are it’s the electric motor in the transfer case that is all bound up with dirt and crud. Each year I have my mechanic clean it in the fall. my 1998 will not come out of 4wheel low, the switch on dash doesnt respond as well?

Why does my Ford Ranger have no power?

I flip the switch to 4-High, and the light switches to 4-High, but no power to my front wheels. Stop the truck, put it in neutral, flip it to 4-Low, and it switches over. I can feel the power difference because it gears lower, but still no power to the front wheels.

How can I Shift my Ford Ranger to 4×4 high?

Determine if the 4X4 system can be shifted to 4X4 high by pressing the 4X4 button. The dash and 4X4 buttons should light up. If they do not, one of the following is faulty: the dash button, the 4X4 module or the shift motor. To determine which of these three is malfunctioning, have your friend sit near the module.

How can I tell if my Ford Ranger 4×4 is malfunctioning?

To determine which of these three is malfunctioning, have your friend sit near the module. Press the 4X4 button and ask your friend to listen for the sound of the relays in the 4X4 module. If the relays can be heard, the problem with the 4X4 lies in the 4X4 module computer or the shift motor.

How does the 4WD system work on a Ford Ranger?

When the Ranger is in 4WD, the transfer case splits the power between the front and rear axles. The front axle uses a locking hub (1983-2000) to lock (connect) the front wheels to the axleshafts. If these hubs are not locked, the wheel will not receive power from the axle. Note: the 2001-2011 4WD Ford Ranger has a live front axle.

How does the front axle work on a Ford Ranger?

The front axle uses a locking hub (1983-2000) to lock (connect) the front wheels to the axleshafts. If these hubs are not locked, the wheel will not receive power from the axle. Note: the 2001-2011 4WD Ford Ranger has a live front axle.

What kind of transmission does a Ford Ranger have?

Transmission options included four-speed manuals and three-speed auto, with the five-speed manual and four-speed variants coming in later years. Because of strong competition and conservative appearance, initial sales of the new Ranger were slow.

Where are the shift buttons on a Ford Ranger?

1989 saw a new dash design in the Ford Ranger, and the new design allowed for a place to mount the 4WD shift buttons. This meant they were now mounted in the dash, instead of in an overhead console. The manually shifted transfer case was still available during these years.