My dad 96 Ford Exploder is haveing a problem. when we put it in 4x4 he drove for a few minutes, and then the 4x4 light shut off> And then both 4x4 and 4x4 low started to blink. What is wrong with his truck. I know it is an Explorer

 

Ok I was just doing some more resarch and this person has the same problem as my dad truck

1998 Ford Explorer Sport 4WD 4.0 SOHC mileage: 49000. The problem just started a couple of days ago. I noticed no problems with the way the vehicle drives or handles...but the 4WD HI and 4WD LO lights on the dashboard periodically (every 5 - 10 minutes) blink 5 times simultaneously. The dash is normal for 5 minutes, and then the lights blink again. This happens repetitively whether driving in town, on the highway, etc. Since it has been nice dry, summer weather, I have had the vehicle in 4WD AUTO the whole time. Is there any explanation for the blinking lights?

 

No one can help me with this

 

Don't expect to get drivetrain answers in this forum. I've had 2 questions posted on here and 0 answers. Any question beyond basic mechanics will most likely be a no answer.

 

Since you have blinking lights, I'd guess that some switch of sensor is complaining.

If you can get a hold of a code scanner, it might point you in the right dirrection.

Doug