I only have 21,000 miles on this Ranger and hardly use the four wheel drive option..also i was told not to use this unless the roads were really bad as this could ruin my transmission and the warranty would be void on this issue. I had a friend with an Escape experience this a few years ago.. Why could I this be stuck in low? i called the ford garage and they told me to put truck in neutral..swithc to 2 wheel drive and back up 6 to 10 feet...it then became unstuck..why? what would cause the truck to be stuck in low?--my mate says i proababy switched the 2 wheel to 4 wheel when the vehicle was running..was that the answer? I guess i will but is this the reason..duh..i am not kidding..thanks for a serious answer as i already feel like a niny..i worked 30 years for Ford..LOL
2007-02-15 20:23:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
the front end got "wound up", it was turned slightly more than the rear end, which cause it to lock. Caused by locking hubs while wheels are turned, then driving in 4 wheel,OR by driving on solid surface (pavement) while 4 wheel is engaged (you probably noticed the front end "hops" when doing this.
I have found that backing up, wheels straight, and going to neutral before the car stops will usually unlock them.
You SHOULD use your four wheel drive periodically just to keep it all lubed up and ready to go.
2007-02-16 00:03:39 · answer #1 · answered by ralphers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You had the drive system under a load and it was binding up. I would guess that you tried this on hard pavement. Try and keep the wheels straight and back up a few feet put it in neutral just before you stop. Switch back to 2 wheel drive and you chould be OK. Make sure you're off road the next time you use 4L or on ice. Good luck
2007-02-16 06:48:39 · answer #2 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have to put vehicle in NEUTRAL and vehicle not moving TO get it out of 4X4 low.It,s a the way it,s designed to protect internals of transfercase
2007-02-16 00:36:54 · answer #3 · answered by auto tech25 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
so ,you got grease in your lucky charms . better than you know what .
my brnco II did that to no avail mile and a half is all i could take . tried again and it went in two w/dr finaly ! .
2007-02-15 21:34:11 · answer #4 · answered by martinmm 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋