Problems in 4H, full lock, and starting from a stop ...

[f1loco]

So my daughter came home yesterday and said at full lock, the gas pedal was "like sticking." I drove it and noticed from a stop at full lock there was a drag, almost like the rear brake had engaged and/or the tires were rubbing. That said, it has 17K miles and never an issue before with rubbing. Then I noticed the 4H was lit up. Put it back in 2H and no issues. Anyone have an idea why the 4H setting at full lock, starting from a dead stop would be doing this?

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[AdamHarris]

Do you mean by “full lock” that the front wheels are turned all the way left or right while taking off in 4 High? If so Please you and your daughter sit down and do some research on 4x4 drive systems..for your trucks sake.

 

[f1loco]

Apparently she hit the knob by accident. Sure was easier in a JEEP with an actual shift lever needed to engage - no worries about hitting it next to the shift lever. I think my old F150 had it actually on the dash, probably to avoid accidental shifts to 4H. Just glad she didn't get it in 4L.

Found a nice article on it -
http://www.4x4abc.com/4WD101/def_turnpart.html

 

[12Bravo20]

What you most likely were feeling was the front end/front axles binding on dry pavement. This is normal in any 4 wheel drive when it is active on dry pavement.

 

[KJRR]

Now you need a 4X4 selector knob guard

 

[Msfitoy]

Hope your truck's ok...how far did she drive like this?

 

[Dereku]

Looks like a shifer cover is in your future. Or expensive repairs.

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