Stuck in 4 wheel drive?

This sounds like the encoder needs to be replaced here is the instructions in the diagrams below. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.

I had to hit the motor with a hammer it unstuck it, then replaced the encoder last summer to fix it.

Hi, the four wheel drive was not working when I got it. It was in two wheel drive and would not shift into four wheel drive high or low.

When starting the truck only the four wheel drive low light would come on and then go off no flashing. The four wheel drive high light would not come on at all. All four wheel drive fuses inside and under the hood were good.

I replaced the transfer case control module with a new one. Started the truck both the four wheel drive low and high light came on, the four wheel drive high light goes out and the four wheel drive low light stays on, no flashing.

It has shifted into four wheel drive low and that is all. Now it will not shift out of four wheel drive low.

To further complicate the issue the front wheels do not engage in four wheel drive although the transmission is obvious in low range as the rpm are through the roof at twenty mph. I am guessing the auto hubs are shot? At this point I am not worried about the four wheel drive but need to get the transmission out of low range just to drive it.

I thought the shift motor had gone bad and replaced that also. I can shift the transfer case by hand, but the new motor has again shifted back into low range.

No change the truck is stuck in low range and will not shift out. I have tried shifting into neutral, driving in reverse etc.

Any suggestions any has to get this thing out of low range or what else could be causing this would be appreciated.

I switched my 2002 Explorer SPORT into 4x4 hi. She shifted in fine then when I went to shift back to 2wd the light on the dash went out but the truck is still in 4x4. I tried putting it in rev and backing up, no luck. Switched it back into 4x4 lights on dash didn't come back on.
I have replaced the dash switch but still have the same issue. Also have check the fuses under the hood all are fine.
Is there anything else to try before just replacing the shift motor on the transfer case? Relay I am missing or something?
Also, the haynes manual doesn't cover changeing this motor and I have not been able to find a Chilton's on the Explore SPORT. Is there anything to it besides unbolting the old one and bolting up a new one?

Hi,
first thanks,
I can't get the picture to download in anyway so I can read it or print it readable. Have had the computer guy here at work try and he can't either. He asked if you could send the page to me directly.
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Also, is there anything to look out for when removing the motor? I mean is there a shaft or anything that might move etc?

Could someone send me this test procedure please. I`m having the same problem. Thank you.
Reyes45@comcast. Net

Can someone please send me this diagram. I can't print it.

Hello! I have a 2000 Ford Explorer and the four wheel drive I believe is stuck on. It wont switch to auto and it flashes 4x4 on high and low on dash. Whats this mean? Also would that make the car suck gas, and vibrate on bottom of car? Thanks

I can hear the shift motor shift from low to high but not back to auto/ neutral, I had to take front drive shaft out to be able to drive it what could be the problem? Its stuck in 4 wheel drive.

My ford explorer 98 eddie bauer is stuck in 4wd, how do I get it out? I PLAY WITH THE SWITCH AND NOTHING. What could be wrong with it?

Please help!

I recently noticed that after someone drove my Explorer, that the 4wd low light was on. When I noticed this, I looked at the switch, and it was in auto (the 4wd was turned off). Now the light is off and it still feels as if it is still engaged. A friend had me try to powerbrake it for another problem and it would not even budge the tires. Plus my gas milage went down about 100 miles per tank. There is also a big loss of power when accellorating. I've been told many things that "could" be wrong with it, but, no for sure answers. HELPPPP!

You might just losen the shift motor on transfer case and wiggle it and see if it will come out of low range. Do NOT pull it out, just wiggle it back and forth. Because there is a problem getting it back in. I had same problem with my 98. This worked for me, and no more problems with it for last 3 years. Seems something will stick inside motor and this will free it up.

My explorer is stuck in 4 wheel drive low. How do I get it out of 4 wheel drive