4x4 dry pavement damage?
05-19-2015, 03:41 AM
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4x4 dry pavement damage?
I have a 2014 xlt f150 pretty much new with about 3000 miles on it. I was offroading and forgot to switch back to 2wd after getting back to dry pavement for only about 5 minutes or less. i took 2 left turns at stop signs after and then realized i was in 4x4 so i stopped and switched back to 2wd. as i switched back something was a little funny and didnt feel right. the day after i was driving and turns seemed a bit weird and i noticed a weird grinding feeling in the gas pedal, floor board and somewhat steering wheel. It mostly happens when i take left turns which were the turns i took in 4x4 but it still happens a bit when taking right turns just not as much. I do not hear anything really during these turns or maybe i just cant hear it over the engine. Can anyone tell me what could possibly have happened? it is a rather rigid grinding feeling when taking turns and i am thinking about taking it to the dealership soon in hopes that the warrantee will take care of whatever the problem is. thanks guys
05-19-2015, 05:30 AM
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More than likely one of the 4wd drive actuators is working right. Simple fix at ford as its a common problem with these trucks. I too have a 14 mine was replaced at 13000
05-19-2015, 06:06 AM
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05-19-2015, 06:30 AM
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05-19-2015, 06:39 AM
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No need to stop to get out of 4x4 high.
05-19-2015, 07:59 AM
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05-19-2015, 09:22 AM
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If you have grinding when turning, it sounds to me like you're still in 4wd and it never disengaged.
05-19-2015, 10:00 AM
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sometimes what can happen is only 1 of your iwe's (hubs) unlock when you go back to 2wd. That will result in a rumbling noise under and in front of you. Usually, it will eventually unlock after you slow down or stop. That's because the hub that stays locked keeps turning with the wheel, and the unlocked one spins in the opposite direction. That rumbling is the spider gears in the differential turning way faster than they're supposed to. Usually it clears itself up in a minute or 2.
