i have a 1993 ford xlt 4x4 and i don't know how to engage the four wheel drive please help me!!!?

Answer 1

That's not adequately descriptive. Do you have an F-150 with an automatic, or an F-150 with a manual or an F250 or F350 or a Bronco?

In '93 there were two systems. Your XLT most likely has the electric switch on the dash. If you have a heavier truck or a manual transmission, you'll have a lever on the floor. Pull it toward you to put the transfer case in 4WD HI. This will give you the same gear ratio as the 2WD (which is where you should do most driving, except off road or inclement weather). 4WD LO is for off roading (and goes real slow).

You may have locking hubs. In this case, you'll have to get out of the truck and go to each front wheel and spin a dial on the hub to lock it in. This will make it hard to steer if the tires aren't slipping on something (mud or snow). I've you've not driven 4wd before, got to an empty parking lot in the snow an practice. It will feel a little wierd at first.

Answer 2

If you have manual locking hubs turn them to lock.
Shift the transmission to neutral.
Shift the 4WD on the floor to 4 high or 4 low
Put it in gear and go.
This is assuming you don't have an automatic push button 4WD
To get it out of 4WD you may have to back up a few feet.
Put it back in 2WD (not neutral) and go
If you have manual locking hubs don't forget to unlock them.
Good Luck!!!

Answer 3

It depends on whether the hubs are manual or automatic. If they are manual, you have to get out and turn the hubs on the front axle. If they are automatic, then there is either a flip switch (on the fly) or a separate shifter with 2H, 4N, and 4H; typically, you need to stop before engaging unless you have "on the fly" transfer.

Answer 4

If you are trying to get onto low range, you often need to put the truck in neutral and even turn off the engine to shift it in.
Good luck.

Answer 5

um, read the owners manual