Truck acts like it is stuck in 4x4 ?

1999 FORD F-150
186,000 MILES • 5.4L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHUCK1999
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Truck acts like it's stuck in 4x4 but the 4x4 light isn't showing up and switch has been replaced. I've done everything I can think of.
Jun 27, 2024 at 8:35 PM
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The #1 reason the truck gets stuck in four-wheel drive is the transfer case actuator motor goes bad, but you should check the fuses as well, here is the wiring diagrams for the system so you can see how it works, and which fuses to test for power this guide will help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

If the fuses are good and you have already replaced the actuator motor assembly, I have seen the GEM go out in these trucks, you may want to do a CAN scan to see if any codes are stored.

You can get a CAN scanner (Controller Area Network) which will work on most cars from Amazon.

Here is a video to show you how:

https://youtu.be/u-4syLc-ifQ

Here is the location of the transfer case actuator motor so you can check it out. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
Jun 28, 2024 at 10:41 AM
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