2002 Limited Explorer 4 wheel drive prob???
 

Hi All.

I have a 2002 limited v8.

Recently, my 4 wheel drive will not engage when I press the 4x4 high button. The low will also not engage.

Also, I have noticed that it seems only the back 2 wheels are moving by themselves..the front wheels are not engaging..making the "all-wheel-drive".

When I press the 4x4 high button..the LED on the dash will not come on.

I am really hoping one of you will say "try checking the fuses".......

How serious is this??? Costwise, etc....

Tnx guys!!!

RE: 2002 Limited Explorer 4 wheel drive prob???
 

HATE TO BE THE BEARER OF BAD NEWS BUTCHANCES ARE YOR 4X4 MODULE CRAPPED OUT COMMON PROBLEM WITH 02 EXPLORERS WILL HAVE TO BE DONE AT DEALERDO TO PRGRAMMING OF MODULE NOT CHEAP SORRY

RE: 2002 Limited Explorer 4 wheel drive prob???
 

Hey man,
I have the exact same problem with my 02 xlt sport v6. i was told that it may be either the 4x4 control modual or the 4x4 motor. if u come up with an answer b4 i do let me know other wise ill keep u posted.

RE: 2002 Limited Explorer 4 wheel drive prob???
 

I have a 2002 Explorer 4.0 engine and I have the same problem. Just found it is the 4X4 Module. Dealer had to fix it. Not cheap!

RE: 2002 Limited Explorer 4 wheel drive prob???
 

I had mine do basically the same thing, 1500 miles away on a road trip a few days ago, only mine got stuck in 4 low, which adds gear and screws up the speedo and everything else. I took mine to the dealership and they told me it was the module and was going to cost a ton, then I took it to a transmission shop, the manually set the diff in 4 auto and disconnected the motor, stays in 4 auto now and will work until I get the time to buy the new motor and throw it in. Always get a second opinion, most ford dealers don't know much of anything about the actual trans and diffs on their own vehicles.