4x4 won't shift to 4lo

[Ginja808]

Chackler , 1 Minute Ago
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Hi all, another common 4x4 shifting problem. 2003 ranger XLT 4.0 manual. New motorcraft 4x4 control module, new transfer case shift motor, fuses good. I can shift into 4hi, but the shift motor does not continue turning to 4lo. I have verified this by removing shift motor but leaving it plugged in and having someone turn the selector switch with brake on while I watched shift motor turn. It will shift to 4hi,sometimes on its own go back to 2wd or just stop at 4hi. I have sifted through the forums and can't find this particular situation. I know on the earlier models there is a speed sensor to make sure you're not going over a certain speed before it shifts into 4lo, does my model have anything like that? Thank you

 

[rusty ol ranger]

Stupid question but you do have it in neutral (or clutch down) when trying this right?

 

[sgtsandman]

You have to be at a dead stop as well or it won’t shift.

 

[rusty ol ranger]

I just pulled up the owners manual...it says dead stop and foot on brake to go into 4low on an 03

 

[RonD]

If Automatic it must also be in Neutral, not Park
If Manual then clutch pedal must also be down, that's "neutral" on a manual
Yes, to foot on the brake for both