I'm new to the F-150's. I just recently bought my truck. So please bare with me...

On the way home, I stopped the truck completely and switch it to 4L just for kicks as I drove into my apartment building complex. Once I stopped I switched it back to "2" something. To put it back into 2 wheel drive. But on the dash it still says "4x4 Low". I turned the truck's ignition off and on and it still has the "4x4 Low" on the dash.
Why is it still showing that?
Thanks guys!

 

To shift in or out of 4 low, the truck must be on, stopped, and in nuetral. I'm assuming you put it in park then tried switching to 2 high. If it is still in 4 low, get in, put the **** on 4 low, start it, shift to nuetral, turn **** to 2 high, wait a second or two and you should be good to go.

 

Thanks!! It worked.

 

And why did you buy an FX4?

 

I want to do some off road...
Plus the cab has tons of space for my family.

 

Also - never put it in 4 lo on dry pavement. Now you Can do that for short distances if you go completely straight. Otherwise, it will bind the front.

 

If that is the truck pictured in your sig, great buy and have fun

 

Actually, do not use either 4wd modes on dry pavement. If you have the owner's manual, read the section on using 4wd. It explains how and when to shift into 4wd modes and what they are for.

Assuming you have the electronic transfer case (switch vs. lever), it is a good idea to engage 4wd about once a month to actuate the solenoids so they do not stick. Just do it on a dirt.

 

Thanks for the advice!