I'm trying to find an extended cab 5.4, and I have a question. On the test drive I was a little uneasy with the operation of the four wheel drive system. I know it's convientent to have a SOF system, but I'm worried about accidentally rotating the **** too far and ending up in 4 wheel lo. Is this a consideration, or is there something that will limit the transfer case from shifting into lo if the revs are too high? Just trying to find out some information about how the system works.
Jason

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2001 SC, 5.4, XLT, 4X4 (searching)

 

It's been covered in the design, like the old system before it. Have to be in Neutral, and stopped, before it will allow engagement of 4LO. Actually, I think it looks for a speed less than 3MPH or so, but I wouldn't test that, as that planetary set is designed to engage without being driven, no syncro's there!
They have tried to make it, ahhh, ummm, sort of, errr ... idiot proof.

 

Thanks for the reply, I figured it was something along those lines.
Jason

 

Don't forget... you must be stopped, in neutral (or I think park will work too, but not positive), with your foot on the brake pedal. Don't forget the last part.
-Joe-


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98 Explorer (Lemon Law Case in Progress)

'00 F-150, X-cab, 4x4, Lariat, Off-road, Trailer Tow, Holandia Sunroof, built 11/99 picked up 10/00!Clear Corners, Manik Stainless Steel 1-piece brush guard, Custom CB wiring, Uniden PC76-XLW CB radio with K-40 Magna-Mount antenna (for now), 1 set of 165 watt KC Daylighters (for now... more on the way) Custom switch mounting plate and overhead console.
List of planned mods: Clear tails, color matched trailer hitch with stainless steel ball, torsion bar tweak, bug deflector, spray in liner, and a tonneau of some sort...

93 Probe GT teal, OE rims painted to match, bone stock drivetrain.