4x4 actuator

1998 FORD F-150
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CHUMLY3
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My truck will not shift into 4x4? Automatic floor shift light does not come on only when starting truck up then goes out. Thanks
Dec 20, 2008 at 10:15 AM
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BLACKOP555
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Hello,

This sounds like you have a transfer case encoder that has gone bad. Here is a diagram to help you get it changed out. Check out the diagrams (Below)
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Apr 12, 2021 at 12:05 PM
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CHUMLY3
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Hey, that worked I replace the 4x4 actuator encoder and the truck works great, thanks 2Carpros :)
Apr 12, 2021 at 12:05 PM
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