I have a 16 F150 and it’s been snowing here in Indy. When I turn a corner from a stop while in 4wd, it sounds like there is snow stuck between the tire and wheel well up front, but there’sNothing there. As soon as I go back to 2wd the grinding is gone. Is this normal? Pavement is covered in snow and slush for the most part. Some areas are just wet pavement. Thanks for any help.

 

how tight are you trying to turn?

 

Most turns are at four way stops.

 

yea, you cant make tight turns in 4WD, the system hates that

 

All of my 4wd trucks have done that. I didn't notice it on packed snow but if the tires were on pavement you could feel it ripping on the road. And yes the weather in Indy sucks.

 

So I should not be worried......I just don’t want to be screwing something up.

 

Sounds like maybe a IWE bad? especially if it makes that noise on icy/snow covered roads

 

OPer, what you left out is if you truck has 4A 4x4 which is included with Lariat and upper trims.
If you have an XLT or lower trim your only 4x4 is part time meaning its not designed for turning on dry(er) or even wet pavement.
The grinding noise you hear as mentioned above could be an IWE issue.
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If its an XLT with the standard 4x4 you cant be turning in 4wd.

 

In 4H you should only turn when in dirt, gravel or snow/ice covered roads. Never on dry and just wet pavement. If all you have is 4H, then you will be shifting in and out of 4WD depending on conditions.