Ford F-150 Transfer Case Motor replacement + diagnostics 

Video was really helpful and made the job easier to understand and get done THANKS

Cool thanks, I will be working on my f150 lariat this weekend

Yes, exactly like you showed.. 10 minute job. Thanks

If you can remove the pin from the connecter why did you cut the wire?Wouldn't it be better removed and inserted in the empty space provided in the new connecter.

That’s one you cut where does it go? Location please ?

97 Expy does not go into 4L, no low range light on dash. Could this be the shift motor, the actuator solenoid, or maybe the GEM?

So have 2002 F250 7.3 6 speed manual w/Manual hubs and turn selector switch on dash and 4x4 light comes on the dash but not getting engagement of hubs turning what you think issue could be ?

now if you move the shaft pin on the transfer case back to 2 high will it stay there with out putting a motor back on it so you can drive the truck with out jumping out

I have a 96 F-150 that will go into 4 high but not low. It clicks a few times and turns the 4x4 light off on the dash but wont go into low range. Is there a control module under the dash that i would hear clicking?

Great information,the job looks easy,thank you

My F-150 2002 was working good. Got home and was going to the store. Now it will not go into drive or reverse and as I put it into park I hear grinding gears. Could it be this, what's wrong with my truck.

My new motors negative connection was not drilled through in the factory. Will it hurt it if I drill into the connection on the part? Advice?

nice demonstration. Thumbing-up!

My 97 clicks but want lock in I used to take the hot battery post off for ten minutes and it would lock now nothing just clicks should I just change it or check it

Ford Engineer: I wonder if this wiper motor will work on a transfer case?

Good Information

Awesome video, thanks. I have an 07 F150 that shifts into 4WD Lo but not 4WD Hi. I'm thinking it's either the Transfer Case switch motor or maybe the switch. In your video, you state that you measure voltage across the two larger wires. I "think" you said, one is positive and one is negative in Hi and the opposite in Lo. Is that correct? I know it's shifting into Lo because the light comes on and you can totally tell by the way it drives. But in Hi, it doesn't seem like it's doing anything and the light doesn't come on on the dash. Do you know where the switch is that turns that light on? Is it in the motor? I know the light works because it comes on when I turn on the key. I think the vacuum portion is good because it goes into Lo. Any tips for me? I'm thinking about putting it into 4Hi, then pulling the motor to see what position the shaft is in, but before that, I'd like to check the voltage. Thanks for any advice, and again, thanks for posting.

I had one of the tips to those wires break the metal thing where can I buy a new one to crimp on?

I have a 2000 F350 with manual hubs but not going into four wheel drive... checking the motor on the transfer case but how far does it turn if it’s working properly? Mine seem to move about 1/4”.

I have a 1997 f150 4.6 4x4 suprcab I recently changed the GEM modul because it started acting up I have the electric 4x4switch I was driving and everything seemed fine I stopped at a store and when I went back to the truck it started normal but it feel like its stuck in neutral no reverse no drive nothing truck wont move when I put it back to park it makes a buzzing sound and 4x4 switch is getting no power I check all the fuses they are all fine I'm thinking the new gem module could have a faulty 4x4 part? Because 4x4 does not light up on dash they told me the transfer case is stuck in neutral any idea and suggestions is appreciated.

I wonder if you could help me with a 4.6 Triton that's been sitting in my field behind my barn for about 2 years and a good motor at the time so I'm willing to risk that it's still good I would like to know the proper protocol when taking the motor from outside storage what is the procedure I'm going through something like this with no time rents nest you kn manifolds what would be the step by step to bring this thing back to life after being in outside storage fore just over two years I understand the manifolds with the rats nest. So anything that is basic protocol into bringing something like this back to life would be much appreciated

The shaft out of transfer case will turn but won't stay at 2h its at 4l now.

Would this keep it from getting into 4x4?

Would it be the same defective motor if im having this issue with my 2014?

Thank you, my F150 Platinum won't switch, I'm going to take the motor off and try manually like you said, additionally I'll check the motor & power like you said. Any chance you have the proper resistance that the motor/sensors should be at? Thanks!

Is it possible to convert this to manual with shifter?

What it i just connect the transfer motor the way it comes Without the rest of the wires ?? What would happen?

Mines stuck in between 4higj and 4low

Well I got a question for people I got a 2003 F150 Larry ott super crew cab is got the electronic shift on the dashboard I have changed everything from the motor the transfer case module the 2 vacuum syllables I've checked for vacuum and everything else but on my silhouette I got power one side and a ground and now when I shift it I lose the ground on the 2 wheel and it goes to the 4 wheel drive to activate it but when I go to shift it back it does not transfer the ground back over to the 2 wheel drive so I can shift it back into full wheel drive If anybody can help me I would love to know what else maybe wrong

I was able to move the pin to the motor back into 2h but it's still stuck in 4L the actuator wont disengage from 4L can you help me out

My dads Navigator just doesn’t change to A4WD, 4x4 hi or lo. Is that a reason to have a look at the transfer case?

What were the symptoms of this going bad? I have a 1997 f250 7 lug. Just had a new windshield installed which cause my gem to fry. Replaced the gem and fuse block and my 4x4 still doesn't work. I replaced the 4x4 switch on the dash because I had a new one in the box sitting in my shop still nothing. Checked all fuses and all are good. The 4x4 lights come on when the key is first turned but goes after after a few seconds. I go to shift it into 4x4 no lights no click no nothing still. The gem and fuse block installed are both brand new amd are.correct with matching part numbers on both. How ever the gem and fuse block did fix many other electrical issues I was really hoping it would fix the 4x4 as Well.

can i do this check on a 05?

Hi i replaced the trans motor but i have no 4wd switch lights on switch or dash when i first start vehicle the dash light shows 4wd high then shuts off I replaced air tank and vacuum solenoids but still nothing fuses look ok but im confused Any help would be appreciated Thanks

Typically you only have to pull the one pin from your old and insert into the new no cutting required..

Mi 4wd transfer case motor is not geting power

Why can't you buy one with all the right connections? My astro van did

So where you say if I cant shift the metal shaft coming out of the tcase to the motor, then I have a tcase issue, when I try to turn it, it wants to, but it springs back to where it was when I took the motor out, any help would be nice, this is a main vehicle so I need to get this figured out soon, thanks

Hey can you help me? I need information on the transfer case sensor codes..

How did you know it was the Transfer Case Motor

My 2001 f150 has low range this is the problem? Thank you

Do turn the tab the same way all the time,