Reverse problems in 4low in 08 4x4 Ranger

[Surrey]

Hey, my friend has a 2008 Ranger 4x4, and he says that when he puts it into 4low, and goes in reverse, it goes for a few feet then stops and wont go anymore. 4hi reverse works fine.

Any ideas why this might be happening? Is this some sorta built-in safety stop or some crap thats stopping it?

Thanks!

 

[monsterchuck]

Sounds like maybe the shift motor(assuming electric shift 4x4) isn't fully engaging low range and popping out? What does it do in drive?

 

[Surrey]

As far as I am aware, everything works perfectly fine in forward and reverse for 4hi, and forward in 4low. Just reverse in 4low is having issues.

 

[dacianus]

Hi

I have a 2004 ranger also , 4x4 , wich has the same issue. Works fine all directions , but when in reverse in 4x4 low it goes in reverse a short distance and than stops.
No weird noises or sounds. Disengaging 4x4 low brings everything back to normal.

 

[Scrambler82]

What about worn hubs.
When in reverse and low range the torque is higher and forces the hubs to unlock.
When this happens, go forward a little and try to back up again and see what happens.
If the truck goes backwards again then checkout the hubs.

Just guessing here !

 

[triumphrider-1]

That new doesn't have hubs, their live axles.

The only thing I can think of is that its binding in the transfer case somehow.

 

[Earl43P]

If you are doing this on pavement, just DON'T.

Try it in some grass or dirt.

 

[Surrey]

If you are doing this on pavement, just DON'T.

Try it in some grass or dirt.

Why not?