2013 F150 FX4 5.0



Drove around in a snowstorm in 4Hi, hit the underground parking lot, electronically shifted to 2wd (Truck says 2wd) On the first turn, it binds up. Basically will not shift back unless you put it in reverse. Ive been able to reproduce this issue everytime.

Any ideas?

 

Removed your other thread as only one per subject is allowed. Just causes too much confusion. If you wish to move this one to another forum, PM me and I can move it.

Thanks
Jim

 

I noticed my 13 stx occasionally does this too. I also noticed if you let off the gas and just coast it finally goes back to 2wd.

 

if its a 2013 then take it to the dealer under warranty

when you try to shift back to 2WD - what is your speed? Are you turning? Are you accelerating?

I generally try to only shift when coasting and driving straight (or sitting still) to avoid any issues with binding

 

Sbradenadams and 05FordGuyFX4,

Let me lend a hand. PM me your name, phone number, VIN, mileage, and dealer info. I'll take a look at this for you.

Ashley

 

Already tried the stealership route, they always seem to do more damage then is already there. Seem to have fixed the issue, interesting. Couldve just been some variables that prevented the switch right away. I try and give it a good 10s to switch while varying my acceleration. I seriously Doubt its anything along the lines of vacuum loss or actuator issues.

 

The only thing I could think of is, are you running with the locker engaged? If so, that is your problem. Turn it off and only use the locker at slow speeds while on slippery ground. If not, then I'm curious what it was. Vehicles these days are getting way too technical!

 

With the manual 4x4 shifters, (many times on many different vehicles) you have to let the vehicle move on its own in neutral when putting it in 4WD. With these electronic on-the-fly shift switches, it's still best, in my opinion, to put the vehicle in neutral just like you would with the manual shifter. I don't know how exactly the electronic ones work (the manual ones are relatively simple), but that's my opinion on how to prevent this. It doesn't always work, as the electronic ones are horribly unreliable on all makes, but that's what I do on all the vehicles at my dealership.