Stuck in 4x4 lpw

Asked by cody Jan 05, 2018 at 03:00 PM about the 2002 Ford Explorer Limited

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My 02 ford explorer 4wd is stuck in 4x4 low and
won't disengage I have tried putting in reverse and
disconnecting the battery  (does it have to be
disconnected for 15+ mins?)

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Alpha785 answered 6 years ago

When it's cold the transfer case motor will stick. Hit it with a rubber mallet. It should free it up.

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