When I turn the key on, the light is working. Whether or not it is truly in 4LO I guess is the question. I will try driving it up to 25mph and see. I know it is working in 4HI. I would have been in some serious trouble Friday night if it didn't work in 4HI.:o :o

That's a possibility, I guess. The clicking noise, until I put it in gear, has me a little confused though. It clicks as if it is trying to engage into 4LO and nothing.

I'll look at it more this weekend and keep you posted. Thanks Kingfish51.

 

I can tell you this about 4L...there will be no question you're in when it's in. Once engaged in any gear 1,2,D or R, and my truck groans like crazy...the brakes holding the truck back. You'll KNOW when it's in low....reminds me of the creaking hull sounds from any submarine movies...

 

Hi folks,

I experienced the most terrifying symptom of this last Saturday. It was snowing, roads were slick and I had engaged 4x4 high. I was climbing the Eisenhower tunnel approach on I-70 in very heavy traffic when the shift fork inadvertently disengaged 4x4 and i was suddenly with power to only the 2 rear wheels. After fishtailing and nearly sliding into the guardrail and other cars/trucks/big rigs, I was able to regain control and avoid an accident.

I took the vehicle into the Ford dealer today and was informed that the "shift fork" is the culprit. My understanding from reading this forum is that Ford has a re-engineered/upgraded part that supersedes the original parts. This in my opinion shows that Ford has acknowledged a problem with this part. My experience on Saturday also leads me to believe that this is a very serious safety issue.

After being informed that the repairs would be ~$620, I called Ford to see if they would be willing to help out. They told me that they would not, there is no safety problem in their opinion and because the vehicle is beyond the waranty in both time and miles, the repairs are on me. I called back a second time after doing some research, and advised them of the fact that an accident could have happened because of this issue and that Ford themselves have "admitted" to there being a problem with the part by manufacturing replacement parts of a different design and material. Still no luck in getting them to provide any assistance. They did advise me that I could open a complaint with the NTSB vehicle safety office.

Their number is 1-888-327-4236. They will review my case and assign an investigator. If probable cause for a recall is found, one will be issued and Ford will be compelled to replace this part across the board.

I would highly recommend that anyone who has had this problem, call Ford @ 800-392-3673 and lodge the same complaint as I. Also, take the 10 minutes or so and lodge a complaint with the NTSB.

This is a safety issue and Ford should be held accountable.

Thanks,

Brian