The 4x4 light comes on but does not sound or feel like it is in 4 wheel drive. It has a high and low 4x4 light
2007-02-06 12:18:25 · 5 answers · asked by JEFFREY D 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Dodge
IF your four wheel drive (FWD) is working properly, your truck should handle very well...it distributes power evenly and smoothly.
If it wasn't functioning properly it would start slipping on icy and snowy roads and recovery would be difficult...because of the way a differential works, the slipping wheel will spin twice as fast while the wheel on the other side stops moving and neither wheel gets any torque...if your FWD didn't engage properly, when driving in reverse it would feel like you have a flat tire.
Only use FWD low when you are carrying a load and/or not exceeding 45 mph.
2007-02-06 12:52:57 · answer #1 · answered by sadie_oyes 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First of all Dodge doesn't make the Explorer, Ford does!
Since I just happen to have a 4x4 Explorer AND a Dodge truck here's the scoop: If you turn the knob to either 4x4 HIGH or 4x4 LOW as soon as you see the yellow lights in your instrument cluster you are in 4-wheel drive. The Explorer, Ranger and other 4x4 Fords use a magnetic hub engaging system that makes little, if any noise.
If still in doubt that you're in 4-wheel drive, shift to 4x4 high and turn the wheel all the way to one side while on dry pavement then SLOWLY proceed. You will feel what is known as "wheel hopping." This happens because the front differential is locked in 4-wheel drive and the dry pavement keeps one of the two wheels from slipping as would normally be the case when driving in mud or snow.
**DON'T make a habit of doing this! Driving in 4-wheel drive on dry pavement is NOT good for the transfer case or the front differential. It WILL cause serious and expensive damage.
Since you sound like someone who's new to the Explorer here's a tip if you ever find yourself in 4x4 LOW and you can't get out of it:
Come to a complete stop and keep you foot on the brake pedal. With your foot on the brake, turn the know to 4x4 HIGH. The 4x4 LOW light should go off, indicating that the shift is complete. At this point turn the knob to either 2WD or AUTO. (depending on year) When the 4x4 light goes out proceed normally.
Good luck!
2007-02-06 14:41:46 · answer #2 · answered by mgrenia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the light's on, it's on 4 wheel drive. If the light isn't on, it's not. It's that simple, and even though it may not feel like it's in 4 wheel drive, IT IS.
2007-02-06 12:22:56 · answer #3 · answered by Makenzie. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get in sand or mud and do a burnout have a freind tell you what wheels are driving
2007-02-06 14:08:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well hello technology ol vehicles you feel when you are in 4wheel drive but new ones you basicly cant feel it either that or you 4wheel drive does not work
2007-02-06 12:25:59 · answer #5 · answered by leonardo alc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋