SCanyon

I am looking for heIp in identify the location of the Solenoid location under the hood of my 2022 F-150. I have researched Youtube trying to find a video that shows the location however, all videos are of older trucks and it's easy to locate on the older models. The 2022 is busy under the hood with numerous plugs etc. Any help is appreciated, maybe a photo or a link to a webpage the identifies the location.

David Hineline

The 2022 F150 if it has 4A drive system has no IWE at all, lower trim models without 4A have electric controlled not vacuum solenid controlled IWE system. So not sure exactly what or why you are looking for a solenoid.

SCanyon

I'm not sure why I'm looking either. In an effort to educate myself I've come across information that suggested there is a solenoid, obviously not the newer models as you point out, thanks for that heads up. I have 4A option. It was suggested that if i switched out of 2W into 4W and the noise stopped that it could be my IWE's. I switched to the 4A and the noise left for a short period but it's back. I'm trying to identify the noise coming from under the front of the truck. It's intermittent when driving. Not a real grinding noise as if bearings were the issue, more of howling. It's fricken driving me nuts.

David Hineline

I would disengage 4wd as in put it in 2wd. Jack the front end off the ground and spin the tire/wheel and see if either side makes a dragging noise as the wheel and front axles spin together. I do not have a 4A vehicle so no idea what noises the front drive system makes. In the old days of diagnosis a wheel bearing going bad would get noisy as one turned one way or the other putting side pressure on the bearings. 2022 year should still have warranty have you tasked a local dealership with your concerns.

SCanyon

61K on truck. Out of warranty. Trying to not pay the dealer $170.00 to "diagnose" the problem. Thanks for the suggestions.

David Hineline

If it was mine I would drive pop shifter into neutral and see if noise changes, then I would ignition off so any engine/pully/belt noise is eliminated, in 2wd you now are only spinning wheels and front axels. Any chance it's some kind of wind noise a vibration of something loose? Turning off the engine while rolling is a safety issue steering will be hard and eventually braking will be hard, so do it on the stright safe road and restart engine asap.