1997 Ford F150 stuck in 4 wheel drive

1997 FORD F-150
76,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVID KILGO
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I've lubricated the linkage and can shift easily between 2 and 4 wheel high and low but the 4 wheel drive indicator on the dash remains on when I shift back into 2 wheel drive. I can tell its not an erroneous indicator light as the truck feels and handles like its in four wheel drive even though I've definitely shifted to 2 wheel drive. Dave
Aug 8, 2010 at 1:55 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Dave,

Do you have the shifter on the floor or an electric switch?
Aug 10, 2010 at 3:43 PM
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DAVID KILGO
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The shifter is on the floor. Dave
Aug 14, 2010 at 12:21 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Dave:
Check for vacuum leaks to the front axle. If it is hanging up, this will happen.
Aug 14, 2010 at 4:14 PM
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