High low gears light flashing?

2016 FORD RANGER
100,000 MILES • 3.2L • 5 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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YOJI11
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Spanner light is on firstly. When I try to select 4h or 4l it won't engage. The 4h and 4l light on the dash constantly flashes when trying to select.
Mar 31, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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STRAILER
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Yep, this happens when the transfer case shift actuator go out which is common. Here is how to change it out which should fix the problem. Check out the images (below). Let us know how it goes.

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Mar 31, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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