1997 Ford Explorer Auto 4WD Grinding

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FINLEYBG
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97 Exporer 150,000 miles, While driving in auto 4WD, car goes into 4WD at the slightest slip of the wheel (dry pavement). After 4WD engages, makes grinding noise. Then kicks out of 4WD by itself. Suggestions where to start?
Dec 30, 2006 at 4:58 AM
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ABADAY
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thak it to a shop and have it scaned let me know what they find
Dec 30, 2006 at 5:52 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Does the noise sound like it is coming from the front of the vehicle or under it like the transfer case? Could be a hub thats not completely engaging.Hopefully its not the transfer case.Have the PCM scanned for codes
Dec 30, 2006 at 11:49 PM
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Have the PCM scanned for codes and note whether the grinding comes from the front hubs or under the vehicle at the transfer case. A hub that is not fully engaging is a possible cause.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1997 Explorer with 150,000 miles says auto 4WD engages at the slightest wheel slip on dry pavement, makes a grinding noise, then disengages. Advice is to scan the PCM and determine whether the noise comes from the front hubs or the transfer case.

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