TheFlyingFord
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Howdy, I'll get right to the question here: Does my transfer case have a chain inside it? I know it sounds silly to ask, but I'm not too familiar with Ford transfer cases, and I've had trouble trying finding any schematics of them.
The issues I've been trying to fix are two things: The 4wd kept turning off randomly, which led to a couple butt-clenching moments while driving in deep snow last winter. The second issue is that *something* has started grinding and binding up bad when I turn. It got so bad that I removed the front driveshaft, which temporarily fixed it. This led me to believe the chain inside the transfer case had stretched. Ultimately, I'd love a second opinion before I spend half a day (or more) removing the transfer case to find it has no chain and that's not the issue. xD
Here's what I know about the truck:
It's a 1999 Eddie Bauer.
The differential locks are not vacuum actuated.
The 4x4 is electronically actuated; no vacuums.
There is a loud grinding sound when I turn, and the wheels bind up.
I removed the front driveshaft, and the grinding stopped.
My 4wd light is flashing on the dash.
I changed the transfer case shift motor around a year ago. (An early attempt at fixing the first issue.)
The dashboard 4wd actuator switch is new. (Also an early attempt at fixing the first issue.)
The dashboard actuator switch symbols are for AWD, 4 high, and 4 low. (Not sure if this helps any.)
All fuses related to the 4x4 system have been checked and are good.
Here's what I do NOT know about the truck:
I am not sure if the transfer case has a chain (obviously).
I'm not sure the model or brand of the transfer case.
I'm not sure what month the truck was built in 1999. (Not sure if this is important.)
If y'all need any more info or have any more questions, I can try to provide them. Any responses are greatly appreciated!
Thanks! -Z
The issues I've been trying to fix are two things: The 4wd kept turning off randomly, which led to a couple butt-clenching moments while driving in deep snow last winter. The second issue is that *something* has started grinding and binding up bad when I turn. It got so bad that I removed the front driveshaft, which temporarily fixed it. This led me to believe the chain inside the transfer case had stretched. Ultimately, I'd love a second opinion before I spend half a day (or more) removing the transfer case to find it has no chain and that's not the issue. xD
Here's what I know about the truck:
It's a 1999 Eddie Bauer.
The differential locks are not vacuum actuated.
The 4x4 is electronically actuated; no vacuums.
There is a loud grinding sound when I turn, and the wheels bind up.
I removed the front driveshaft, and the grinding stopped.
My 4wd light is flashing on the dash.
I changed the transfer case shift motor around a year ago. (An early attempt at fixing the first issue.)
The dashboard 4wd actuator switch is new. (Also an early attempt at fixing the first issue.)
The dashboard actuator switch symbols are for AWD, 4 high, and 4 low. (Not sure if this helps any.)
All fuses related to the 4x4 system have been checked and are good.
Here's what I do NOT know about the truck:
I am not sure if the transfer case has a chain (obviously).
I'm not sure the model or brand of the transfer case.
I'm not sure what month the truck was built in 1999. (Not sure if this is important.)
If y'all need any more info or have any more questions, I can try to provide them. Any responses are greatly appreciated!
Thanks! -Z