Ford explorer

Asked by Mikew127623 Mar 16, 2018 at 07:05 PM about the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2001 ford explorer 2 door sport. The 4wd
quit working a while back. I have changed the
switch, gem module, transfer control module and
the shift motor on the transfer case with no luck. If
I pull the shift motor off the transfer case and have
someone move the selector switch I can feel the
motor getting power and the gear that turn the
shaft moves just the slightest bit. I tried this with 2
new motors with the same result. Any help would
be greatly appreciated

5 Answers

If the transfer case motor works then there may be an internal problem in the t-case.

I pulled the new motor off and had someone turn the selector switch to 4wd while I watched the motor and the gear that turn the shaft in the transfer case barely moves. It seems to turn the slightest bit then goes back. I turned the shaft on the transfer case itself to make sure it was nothing with the 4wd itself and it works fine.

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What you describe makes me agree with the first answer, there must be an internal problem with the transfer case.

I don't believe that's the issue cause with the motor off I turn the shaft to put it in 4wd and it drives and works fine

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Then you will need some one to actually take a look at it. It is difficult to diagnose a problem like that "long distance".

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