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Ford RangerMore than two decades ago, the Ford Ranger debuted as an answer to various compact pickup trucks being made available by Japanese automakers. The Ranger was cleanly styled and offered with a choice of a 6-foot or 7-foot bed. Ford boasted that the Ranger had more interior room than the best-selling imports and that 4-by-8-foot construction material could be carried in the bed.
I recently bought a 98 ford ranger, the only thing wrong with it is the 4wd doesn't work. You can turn the switch all day long and have it do absolutely nothing. No click no clunk, no lights. But just randomly as it runs, or as you drive it, the 4HI and 4LO lights on the dash flash 6 times and then quit for 5 or 10 minutes and then they flash again. Is this a common problem, any quick fixes?
i have the exact same problem .i have a 99 5 speed, have replaced the motor on the transfer case,, replaced the gem modual, still nothing hair pulling time!!!!!!!!! help ?????? dave anderson also ,,what are all the relays under the dash ??? does anyone have a evtm manual ?
Last edited by dave anderson; 10-07-2007 at 09:11 AM.
Yes, sounds just like my problems. I hear clicking when I attempt to put into 4x4 (hi or low), then lights flash on panel 3-5 times every few minutes. Bought a GEM module, was told it didn't need programming, installed it and wasn't able to go any faster than 3-5 mph or engine cut off.... Aaaaarrrgggh, now I'm out $150+ and 4x4 still not working.. Suggestions welcome...
just spent 4 hrs at local ford deal,,, they say that the 4 wd fuse under hood burnt contact under fuse,,fuse checked good!!!!!!!!!!!!!! also the rebuilt motor from oreillys is bad ,,,,well i guess ill know if all this is true ,when i replace the motor tomorrow......dont have much faith in them,,ha! dave 10 17 07 put another motor on today ,,it is now working ,,,,,great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!so evidently it was a combination of the two ,,,
Last edited by dave anderson; 10-17-2007 at 08:44 AM.
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98 Ranger Electric 4wd switch/motor problems 
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