how do I properly engage and disengage 4x4on 94 ranger with electronic transfer case

[fishon79]

Never had a 4x4 and need some advice how do i properly engage 4wheel drive. If I have all 4 wheels in the air (safely suspended ) and am I am in 4x mode will it automatically make the front wheels turn and will both turn or just one.Best ranger Ive ever had this is #9 but i need to know how to use 4x4 and do the correct maintenance on the system. Stupidity can be painfull unless I get educated. thanx

 

[p38fln]

I can tell you how to use it but not how it works or how to maintain it -

First, you can switch to 4x4 while moving forward, but never, ever, ever turn on the 4WD while the tires are spinning (Like, if you're stuck in mud or sand or snow) - it will probably destroy your transfer case, along with other expensive parts. Firmly apply the brakes before turnin the switch to 4x4 high or low if you are stuck.

There is nothing automatic about the system - the knob on the dash turns it on or off, and when its on, it's on.

Both the front and rear have differentials, putting it in 4WD guarantees that at least one wheel on each end will be spinning, and in good traction, power will go equally to all four wheels

Don't use 4x4 high or low on dry pavement - you will wear out tires quickly, among other things

To put it in 4x4 Low, you have to stop, put the selector switch in 4x4 low, put the transmission in neutral, and apply the brake, and dont move until the 4x4 low light is on

 

[p38fln]

Here's the manual for a 1996 Ranger - I think its somewhat similar to the 1994 model you show on your profile, it has instructions for how to use the 4x4 system.

I recommend reading it, it's much more detailed than what I posted.

http://www.motorcraftservice.com/pubs/content/~WOTRAN/~MUS~LEN/41/96ranog1e.pdf

 

[MMRanger]

The pdf about the Transer Case Switch link is well detailed. Firmly gives the X's and O's about engaging the 4X4 as well as side notes on the Transfer Case and how sensitive this things are. What a find indeed.