2011 4.0 4x4 slow to shift into 4wd

Asked by GuruDZXQDR Nov 29, 2023 at 03:47 PM about the 2011 Ford Ranger Sport SuperCab

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

2011 ranger 4.0 4x4 slow to engage 4wd if I turn the switch 2 or 3 times it will
engage

3 Answers
311,515

Gene answered about a year ago

Sounds like early warning of either the transfer case shift motor getting ready to fail or an internal transfer case problem. When was the transfer case serviced?

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311,515

Gene answered about a year ago

Then service it, use the right fluid and see if it gets better.

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