2004 F150 makes noise in 2wd

2004 FORD F-150
112,000 MILES
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SHFFR0716
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My truck makes a ratcheting sound when accelerating in 2wd... I put it into 4wd, it stops.. I am aware of IWE and solenoid issues... however, my truck is a manual shift 4wd.. (no button... must shift lever into 4wd) If I go into 4wd, then back into 2wd, the noise will subside for a very short period, then return... almost sounds like a hub trying to engage.. Even though the 4wd is manual shift, are there still vacuum lines to engage the hubs? This truck doesn't have a push button, a solenoid, ect... it is all direct shift...

The truck has a 5.4 with automatic tranny...

Thomas
May 17, 2012 at 7:56 PM
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SHFFR0716
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it is a 2004 F150 work cab... 5.4 engine... 4x4 with manual shift 4wd
May 17, 2012 at 8:43 PM
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MMC2011LM
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I know somebody that works at the ford dealership & he said that they keep them hubs in stock because those year model trucks has a problem with the hubs locking in by thereself while your driving it. He said there always coming in with them problems.
May 17, 2012 at 9:34 PM
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CADIEMAN
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lift your truck on a lift check the hubs are engauging and disengaugeing.
May 18, 2012 at 12:20 AM
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