1997 Ford Explorer. 4WD and 4WD low lights

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timfried - 02 Feb 2007 01:37 GMT

These lights flash exactly 6 times every 1 to 2 minutes while driving. Is
this an indication that a sensor or a relay is going out? Doesn't seem to
effect the vehicle when it is in or out of 4WD.

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Art McClinton - 02 Feb 2007 02:05 GMT

It is an indication that the computer controlling the 4WD unit has an error
code. I spent close to a 1,000 trying to diagnose the problem. for the past
4 years I have ignored it.

What I have seen on this group is that it is often caused by a wheel sensor.
My current mechanic says it can also be caused by an actuator not
functioning correctly. About 18 months ago he told me that Ford had a
service bulletin out. After the $35.00 computer code upgrade it went about
a year until it returned.

I however am not an expert on this problem but it has been often reported
and discussed on this group.

> These lights flash exactly 6 times every 1 to 2 minutes while driving. Is
> this an indication that a sensor or a relay is going out? Doesn't seem to
> effect the vehicle when it is in or out of 4WD.

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Julie Byrd - 18 Mar 2007 16:14 GMT

when my 97 did the same thing i consulted with a good friend of mine who is
a tranny tech, he told me it is a speed sensor that got triggered probably
by 2 tires spinning at different speeds, he said to clear code just shut of
ignition and start back up nothing to worry about

> It is an indication that the computer controlling the 4WD unit has an
> error code. I spent close to a 1,000 trying to diagnose the problem. for
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>> effect the vehicle when it is in or out of 4WD.

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