Ravenswood

Anyone else get a clunk when shifting into 4hi? this doesnt happen all the time and at varying speeds?
This is my first F150, have an 2013 FX4. I have had other 4x4 vehicles and I have never had that sound when shifting.

Thanks for chiming in!

Gene45

I have 2012, and it does the same thing. The last 4x4 I had with an electric shifter was a 1990 Land cruiser, which also had electric hubs. The shift was not noticeable, but perhaps it operated on a clutch rather than moving gears.

I've had two Dodge diesels, 1993 and 1996, neither had that issue but they were manual shifts, so it cannot be compared.

brettd4x4

OP, I get the same thing. I have a 2012

F150 Deer Hunter

I have the same problem and when I shift out of 4hi to 2wd the back wheels drag.
Told the dealer 2 twice but they can't seem to find the problem.

Russ103

Perfectly normal for our trucks. I personally shift into 4x4 while coasting (if/when possible) instead of while under throttle. Heard somewhere here that it's easier on the moving parts.

GriffFX4

Yep, its normal. Check out the OM.

Ravenswood

Awesome. Thanks for the feedback. Makes me feel better on the matter!

Steve Osborne

i get this too, i'am just trying to get in a habit of letting off the pedal when shifting..not a full release on the pedal. just lower rpm to the travel speed.. seems to be working as its been awhile since i've had it clunk in..

nickstradamus

OP , same here on my 13 FX4. I stay off the throttle (coast as mentioned above) and sometimes that helps. Normal sound for these trucks.

O.C.D.

I tested this noise a lot over this winter. When turning or under load (accelerating) the clunk in more present. Even when under breaking I tried it and the clunk was there sometimes.

In all I have learned as others to shift while coasting and not under load.