4 wheel drive won't engage

Asked by Mmtrouble101 Dec 15, 2017 at 05:45 PM about the 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty FX4 Crew Cab

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

When switching from 2 to 4 wheel drive it
doesn't engage. I can hear the solinoid
engage but it still doesn't lock in. If I put it
in 4 low I can feel the transfer case kick in
put front wheels will not engage.

1 Answer

F_O_R answered 6 years ago

The front hubs are not locking. Your truck probably has manual and auto locking hubs. You should read your owners manual.

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