Stumbled across this then went out and took my hubs out and lubed them. A great reminder! Remember if you get water up to your hubs it's a really great idea to pull them out, clean them up and lube them. That was a heck of job getting the guts of the hubs out of there. Glad you got it done.
@@PowerstrokeBoiz I got another 07 now and I’m having electronic issues with it, can’t get the motor to shift out of 4wd! I think I’ve narrowed it down to the 4wd control module tho!
Thank you for the video brother! I have a 99 with the esof transfer case, could I swap it for an 02 manual? I would much rather have the manual personally
You could yes, would be a bolt in swap but make sure you get the all the parts you need for it. I would keep what you have and just make sure your ESOF encoder motor engages the ranges. Just switch to 4x4 and lock your hubs.
Have a 2011, 6.7, f250 that is still running the OE Vacuum Pump. Twice my shift on the fly to 4X4 stopped working and both times it was a cracked Vacuum Hose. The second time it also caused a P1249 Waste Gate Engine Fault.
My truck has manual hubs installed. 4x4 dial does nothing and no light to it. It worked then stopped all of a sudden. Everything else is fine, the line for the original hubs is just plugged up so thinking it’s the solenoid
I have a 2005 F250 with a 6.0 diesel, thank you for your video. Can the truck be driven with the hub locked to the right, but not in 4 x 4 mode. Understanding that the drag will cause high MPG? Just don't want to damage the 4x4 parts?
There’s no need to lock the hubs unless your truck does not have auto locking hubs, vacuum leak, or using 4WD. You can drive with them locked with the transfer case not engaged but there’s no reason to leave them locked if you do not use them daily
@@PowerstrokeBoiz For reliable engagement, not relying on the vacuum to engage the hubs, you can lock them. It's a good practice if you're headed out in a blizzard, bad weather, or in the back country, and anticipate needing the 4wd on a moment's notice.
Do you know what the size is for the 3 bolts that mount the shift motor to the transfer case? My truck didn’t come with a shift motor so I’m trying to put one on it, but I can’t figure out the bolt size I need.
My vacuum lines are rotted and basically gone. Will manually locking the hubs let me use 4x4?? I can hear t-case engage but haven’t messed with manually locking the hubs
Omg bought my 05 6.0 extendedcab shortbed xlt and same prob. Many yes ago wheel bearing was going ( i plow 9'2"Boss poly V) so I replaced it all at once. Nearly Same mileage last time I saw it.. Which brings me to my question? Where did you get your gages You replaced Your speedometer instrument cluster cluster ive been through 2 Remans?
I have a 2005 that won't shift out of 4x4. I changed the motor....no help. My relay box is not located where this one is. Do you know where it could be?
Question, my 4x4 light does not turn on and 4x4 does not in gauge. 4x4 lights when the key is first turned on. I heard my transfer case motor humming so I guess its getting power. Transfer case motor is about 6 months old. My guess is whatever is not allowing the 4x4 light to not turn on is the culprit...but dont know what that is. Any suggestions?
Hi mate you have a new subscriber 👍👍 great explanation 👍 on my excursión 7.3 without that automatic vacuum sistem! the last time when I engaged a 4X4 it's engaged well and I driving a hour but when I disengage a 4x4 the orange light (4×4) still on! and not desapear 🤔 and I discovered the front diferential still engaged 😕 anyone knows what a hell happening?!!🤔🙄 looks like it's stuck a electric engine connection on transfer case! 🤔 thanks fellas I apreciate if someone knows something about this caind of problems on 7.3 excursión or F250, F350🤔 cheers from North of Norway 🇳🇴 👍👍
So I have a 6.4 and I'm pretty sure it's the pvh solenoid cuz mine will engage no issue but one side will not disengage when I switch off the 4 wheel drive, unless I pull out the vacuum line leading to that hub and I can hear the air equalize and then the hub will free spin, Does this sound like a good diagnosis? That it is the pvh solenoid? Thank you in advance
Pulling the line doesn’t “ equalize “ the pressure. Your bleeding the pressure off by creating a leak. You have a bad/seal that’s not releasing. One side is fine. Means other hub needs to be replaced
@@PowerstrokeBoiz so wait you apply vacuum to a hub, if it holds said vacuum it's good, if the vacuum is released and it then goes back into free spin it's bad?
@@nativeoutdoors1780 What you just said is exactly what a good hub should do. A bad hub/leaking hub will not engage and cause only one side to spin. Best thing to do is jack the truck and text 4x4 that way
@@PowerstrokeBoiz oh okay thank you that's what I was looking for, it's odd that you can't find more self explanatory information on the 4x4 hubs from Ford
So i do have a question maybe y’all can give me some advice, i have a 2010 f250 6.4 diesel the truck has the hubs locked in but when selecting 4 high or low on the dash it does not engage neither does the dash light indicate that, even if it had a vacuum leak i manually engaged the hubs, would i be having a problem with the actuator or the transfer case motor? Or would the light only come on from the actuator and transfer case motor confirming it engaged. All connections on the transfer case motor are clean and dirt free.
Okay the vacuum pump is necessary to operate your heater control.. however you don't really need the vacuum selector for four-wheel drive unless you're either handicap or just plain lazy.. I have bad knees and a bad back and still have no problem getting out and locking in my hubs.. no my problem could be relays. Seeing as how there's like 300 of them on my truck. But I have no way to test them and I'm not replacing all of them at $50 each.. but I have checked all of my fesus. I know that the shift motor underneath of it fried this last winter and I bought a new one and replaced it.. so I have a good shift motor and all of my fuses are good. But yet I cannot get power to my four-wheel system.. the indicator light on my dash doesn't the switch doesn't work the little lights on my switch do not light up when I engage my running lights.. I have pulled the relays and tried to find power somewhere. I've disconnected the plugs on the shift motor.. and I have no power anywhere.. on the four-wheel system.. and yes yes I know Force motto is take something simple and complicate the crap out of it.. so how do I fix it.. because I've already brought it to the Ford dealership. And they told me to check my fuses replace the motor and replace switch.. and as far as they could tell my relays were good.. I did all that it still doesn't work???? So I have a problem that not even the Ford dealership in fix.. what do I do????
@@Damian.wagner Make sure your hubs are sealing 100%, even if they’re leaking, you should at least still get a 4x4 light on the dash. Sounds like you need to find the correct relays and check for power, or you have a possible short somewhere
@@PowerstrokeBoiz I don't believe it has a vacuum leak, and recently the lights the the 4x4 switch that like light it up so you can read at night stopped working
Ac, heat works fine but my 4x4 light does not come even after jacking it up locking the hubs front wheels still don’t spin 4x4 solenoid and pump both work can it be the part on the transfer case ? 2002 f 250
When I turn the 4x4 selector switch to on nothing happens. All new seals and front end parts. I checked all the fuses and they are all good. Any ideas where to look ?
What if even locking my hubs doesn't engage 4x4. I can hear the motor working but my 4x4 light comes on but doesn't work even if I also lock the hubs it doesn't work..
@@PowerstrokeBoiz im having the same issue, but when i engage 4x4 high works perfectly fine, but when i engage 4x4 low it makes a noise and wont engage, sometimes it does but half of time it dosent work
Part of your hub problem is the vacuum solenoid -- the doorman will not work properly -- have to get Ford only -- I have tested several from the parts houses with a vacuum pump and they all fail, except Ford
The pump under the hood only controls the front hubs?? I got an 05 F-250 SD 6.0. It will not go into 4H or 4L. I have power at the solenoid and at the pump under the hood? Checked all fuses no blown fuses. Would the next option be to replace the module under the truck on the transfer case that you show?
@@PowerstrokeBoiz Would a vacuum leak stop it from going into 4 wheel drive? Because I can feel the pump run for a few seconds but it will not go into 4 High or 4 Low its stuck in 2wd?
@@dandunning4409 If you have a vacuum leak. The pump will run until it shuts off via a relay. If your front hubs are leaking. Your not sealing the hub to the inside knuckle, this causing the 4x4 to NOT engage the front end to spin.
Stumbled across this then went out and took my hubs out and lubed them. A great reminder! Remember if you get water up to your hubs it's a really great idea to pull them out, clean them up and lube them. That was a heck of job getting the guts of the hubs out of there. Glad you got it done.
Thanks! It was definitely a chore lol….it wasn’t fun as shown haha
Gotta love this guy he blesses everyone with knowledge 😅
Thank You, I have my 03 stuck on 4x4 high
This was very helpful info. Thank you for putting this video out.
Your welcome!
Awesome information.!
super good job!!!
Darn great video ol son.
I have a 2009 f250 it helped a lot
Awsome video bro thank you new sun here
@PowerstrokeBoiz where exactly is the vacuum pump located?
This happened to me a few years back heat, WD40, and a BFH was my best friend that day lol
Maaaan my torch was my friend 😂
@@PowerstrokeBoiz I got another 07 now and I’m having electronic issues with it, can’t get the motor to shift out of 4wd! I think I’ve narrowed it down to the 4wd control module tho!
@@allhandson3489 replace the motor, your set
Thank you for the video brother!
I have a 99 with the esof transfer case, could I swap it for an 02 manual? I would much rather have the manual personally
You could yes, would be a bolt in swap but make sure you get the all the parts you need for it. I would keep what you have and just make sure your ESOF encoder motor engages the ranges. Just switch to 4x4 and lock your hubs.
Excellent
U like working in the dark . Night vision lol
Not my first choice lol. My most productive time of day
Sad to say it’s mine too
Have a 2011, 6.7, f250 that is still running the OE Vacuum Pump. Twice my shift on the fly to 4X4 stopped working and both times it was a cracked Vacuum Hose. The second time it also caused a P1249 Waste Gate Engine Fault.
Just got mine working last night with my axle swap!
My truck has manual hubs installed. 4x4 dial does nothing and no light to it. It worked then stopped all of a sudden. Everything else is fine, the line for the original hubs is just plugged up so thinking it’s the solenoid
I have a 2006 F250 and have been getting the p1832 and p1876 codes.
I have a 2005 F250 with a 6.0 diesel, thank you for your video. Can the truck be driven with the hub locked to the right, but not in 4 x 4 mode. Understanding that the drag will cause high MPG? Just don't want to damage the 4x4 parts?
There’s no need to lock the hubs unless your truck does not have auto locking hubs, vacuum leak, or using 4WD. You can drive with them locked with the transfer case not engaged but there’s no reason to leave them locked if you do not use them daily
@@PowerstrokeBoiz For reliable engagement, not relying on the vacuum to engage the hubs, you can lock them. It's a good practice if you're headed out in a blizzard, bad weather, or in the back country, and anticipate needing the 4wd on a moment's notice.
Do you know what the size is for the 3 bolts that mount the shift motor to the transfer case? My truck didn’t come with a shift motor so I’m trying to put one on it, but I can’t figure out the bolt size I need.
Beleive it was 8mm, or 10mmm
My vacuum lines are rotted and basically gone. Will manually locking the hubs let me use 4x4?? I can hear t-case engage but haven’t messed with manually locking the hubs
Yes
Nice
awesome
Omg bought my 05 6.0 extendedcab shortbed xlt and same prob. Many yes ago wheel bearing was going ( i plow 9'2"Boss poly V) so I replaced it all at once.
Nearly Same mileage last time I saw it.. Which brings me to my question? Where did you get your gages You replaced
Your speedometer instrument cluster cluster ive been through 2 Remans?
It’s a factory Lariat Cluster lik
I have a 2005 that won't shift out of 4x4. I changed the motor....no help. My relay box is not located where this one is. Do you know where it could be?
Should be two relays located next to driver side head light. Or check next to the hydroboost area
My ac front vents not blowing and my left hub leaking oil
Question, my 4x4 light does not turn on and 4x4 does not in gauge. 4x4 lights when the key is first turned on. I heard my transfer case motor humming so I guess its getting power. Transfer case motor is about 6 months old. My guess is whatever is not allowing the 4x4 light to not turn on is the culprit...but dont know what that is. Any suggestions?
Check relays under the hood. Also check to see if truck has any BCM codes
Hi mate you have a new subscriber 👍👍 great explanation 👍 on my excursión 7.3 without that automatic vacuum sistem! the last time when I engaged a 4X4 it's engaged well and I driving a hour but when I disengage a 4x4 the orange light (4×4) still on! and not desapear 🤔 and I discovered the front diferential still engaged 😕 anyone knows what a hell happening?!!🤔🙄 looks like it's stuck a electric engine connection on transfer case! 🤔 thanks fellas I apreciate if someone knows something about this caind of problems on 7.3 excursión or F250, F350🤔 cheers from North of Norway 🇳🇴 👍👍
Try engaging 4x4, then switch to 2WD. Put the truck in reverse and roll back a foot or two. See if it disappears then!
So I have a 6.4 and I'm pretty sure it's the pvh solenoid cuz mine will engage no issue but one side will not disengage when I switch off the 4 wheel drive, unless I pull out the vacuum line leading to that hub and I can hear the air equalize and then the hub will free spin,
Does this sound like a good diagnosis? That it is the pvh solenoid? Thank you in advance
Pulling the line doesn’t “ equalize “ the pressure. Your bleeding the pressure off by creating a leak. You have a bad/seal that’s not releasing. One side is fine. Means other hub needs to be replaced
@@PowerstrokeBoiz so wait you apply vacuum to a hub, if it holds said vacuum it's good, if the vacuum is released and it then goes back into free spin it's bad?
@@nativeoutdoors1780 What you just said is exactly what a good hub should do. A bad hub/leaking hub will not engage and cause only one side to spin. Best thing to do is jack the truck and text 4x4 that way
@@PowerstrokeBoiz oh okay thank you that's what I was looking for, it's odd that you can't find more self explanatory information on the 4x4 hubs from Ford
So i do have a question maybe y’all can give me some advice, i have a 2010 f250 6.4 diesel the truck has the hubs locked in but when selecting 4 high or low on the dash it does not engage neither does the dash light indicate that, even if it had a vacuum leak i manually engaged the hubs, would i be having a problem with the actuator or the transfer case motor? Or would the light only come on from the actuator and transfer case motor confirming it engaged. All connections on the transfer case motor are clean and dirt free.
You figure it out?
Okay the vacuum pump is necessary to operate your heater control.. however you don't really need the vacuum selector for four-wheel drive unless you're either handicap or just plain lazy.. I have bad knees and a bad back and still have no problem getting out and locking in my hubs.. no my problem could be relays. Seeing as how there's like 300 of them on my truck. But I have no way to test them and I'm not replacing all of them at $50 each.. but I have checked all of my fesus. I know that the shift motor underneath of it fried this last winter and I bought a new one and replaced it.. so I have a good shift motor and all of my fuses are good. But yet I cannot get power to my four-wheel system.. the indicator light on my dash doesn't the switch doesn't work the little lights on my switch do not light up when I engage my running lights.. I have pulled the relays and tried to find power somewhere. I've disconnected the plugs on the shift motor.. and I have no power anywhere.. on the four-wheel system.. and yes yes I know Force motto is take something simple and complicate the crap out of it.. so how do I fix it.. because I've already brought it to the Ford dealership. And they told me to check my fuses replace the motor and replace switch.. and as far as they could tell my relays were good.. I did all that it still doesn't work???? So I have a problem that not even the Ford dealership in fix.. what do I do????
Try looking at your encoder motor
@@PowerstrokeBoiz it's brand new.
@@Damian.wagner Make sure your hubs are sealing 100%, even if they’re leaking, you should at least still get a 4x4 light on the dash. Sounds like you need to find the correct relays and check for power, or you have a possible short somewhere
I have a 08 350, 4wd low light flashes when driving down higway in 2wd, any ideas? Cheers!
Motors not engaging, or you have a stuck motor between gears
My 2003 f250 lariat has the electronic 4x4 , it works half the time, any idea?
Vacuum leak, not engaging fully, bad encoder motor
@@PowerstrokeBoiz I don't believe it has a vacuum leak, and recently the lights the the 4x4 switch that like light it up so you can read at night stopped working
@@XM151 my bulb was blown also. Check your hoses. I bet it’s a leak somewhere
Ac, heat works fine but my 4x4 light does not come even after jacking it up locking the hubs front wheels still don’t spin 4x4 solenoid and pump both work can it be the part on the transfer case ? 2002 f 250
Check your encoder motor
Thanks
When I turn the 4x4 selector switch to on nothing happens. All new seals and front end parts. I checked all the fuses and they are all good. Any ideas where to look ?
Check the switch for resistance
What if even locking my hubs doesn't engage 4x4. I can hear the motor working but my 4x4 light comes on but doesn't work even if I also lock the hubs it doesn't work..
Like shown in the video. Your having a hub problem
@@PowerstrokeBoiz so I was planning on replacing the hubs with warn hubs. Will that fix my proble?
@@peepeepoopoo69420 YES! Watch my video again. Did the exact thing on my old truck. Manual hub conversion
@@PowerstrokeBoiz thank you
@Dirtbikerider 100 great idea. Is that a pricey option?
I have a 99 7.3 and I have 4x4 hi but my 4x4 low won't engage
Sounds like a encoder motor issue
@@PowerstrokeBoiz im having the same issue, but when i engage 4x4 high works perfectly fine, but when i engage 4x4 low it makes a noise and wont engage, sometimes it does but half of time it dosent work
@@henryeramirez741 Transfer case encoder motor
what a can of worms
Part of your hub problem is the vacuum solenoid -- the doorman will not work properly -- have to get Ford only -- I have tested several from the parts houses with a vacuum pump and they all fail, except Ford
Wasn’t the solenoid, or pump. It was a bad driver side hub assembly. I’ve used Dorman plenty of times. Never had a problem with them
Hey couldn't see part numbers i needs that 😅please
Just google F-250 Transfer Case Encoder Motor. Its possible part # has changed since this was posted.
9 times out of 10..... lol
Micky
DUDE! Where is your headlamp!!!
cant see shit!
If I don't have vacuum hooked up, and I switch it into 4wd, shouldn't it still engage in 4wd if the hubs are locked?
'02 7.3L
Yes
Lights 😅😅😅
Whata stupid system !! Anybody who thought this was a good idea should put under.
Systems very simple you look at it. Easier than pulling back a stick, locking hubs, then repeat all that. All I have to do I flip it baby 😎😜
The pump under the hood only controls the front hubs?? I got an 05 F-250 SD 6.0. It will not go into 4H or 4L. I have power at the solenoid and at the pump under the hood? Checked all fuses no blown fuses. Would the next option be to replace the module under the truck on the transfer case that you show?
Manual or Floor 4x4?
@@PowerstrokeBoiz It has the dial switch on the dash. 2. 4H, 4L. Automatic transmission with the sotf auto hubs.
@@dandunning4409 Check vacuum seals in front hubs!
@@PowerstrokeBoiz Would a vacuum leak stop it from going into 4 wheel drive? Because I can feel the pump run for a few seconds but it will not go into 4 High or 4 Low its stuck in 2wd?
@@dandunning4409 If you have a vacuum leak. The pump will run until it shuts off via a relay. If your front hubs are leaking. Your not sealing the hub to the inside knuckle, this causing the 4x4 to NOT engage the front end to spin.