4 whhel drive does not operate

Asked by tjl Oct 01, 2007 at 03:36 PM about the 1997 Ford F-150 XLT 4WD SB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

4 wheel drive does not engage- no lights come on

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littlehorn answered 17 years ago

Sounds like the solenoid or the mechanical switch that engages the 4WD is not functioning. You will want to have this tested by a competent mechanic as there are several possible reasons this is not happening, but most likely it is the 4WD vacuum solenoid or one of its components.

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