Symptom Chart
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SYMPTOM CHART
| Condition | Possible Sources | Action |
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| The vehicle does not operate correctly in A4WD and 4WD HIGH modes |
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Go To PINPOINT TEST B . |
| No communication with the 4WD control module |
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Go To PINPOINT TEST C . |
| The vehicle does not shift between 4X4AUTO/4WD HIGH and 4WD LOW modes correctly |
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Go To PINPOINT TEST D . |
| The transfer case makes noise |
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MAKE SURE that all tires and wheels are the same size and that the inflation pressures are correct. |
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CHECK tire tread wear to see if there is more than 0.15 mm (0.06 in) difference in tread wear between front and rear. INTERCHANGE one front wheel and one rear wheel. ROAD TEST again. | |
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OPERATE the vehicle in all transmission gears. If there is noise in the transmission in NEUTRAL, or in some gears and not in others, REMOVE and REPAIR the transmission. REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION-4R70W . If there is noise in all gears, DISASSEMBLE the transfer case. REFER to TRANSFER CASE - AUTOMATIC SHIFT . CHECK the planetary gears, bearings, upper and lower drive sprockets and drive chain for damage. INSTALL new parts as necessary. | |
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FILL with automatic transmission fluid. REFER to TRANSFER CASE - AUTOMATIC SHIFT . |