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Question posted by mbaum35 on December 11th, 2013

My 4 Wheel Drive Will Not Engage

My 4 wheel drive will not engage on 03 sport trac xlt, I have checked all my connection and they seem to be good. I hear the switch under my dash click on an off.

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Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 49

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Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 119

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Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 124

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