FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE –
TROUBLESHOOTING
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE – WARNING
LAMPS
Illuminates when a four-wheel
drive or power train fault is
present.
Note: When a system fault is present, the
system can typically remain in whichever
mode was selected prior to the fault
condition occurring. It does not default to
two-wheel drive in all circumstances. When
this warning displays, have your vehicle
serviced by an authorized dealer.
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
The four wheel drive system has automatically disabled itself due
to the system overheating.
4WD Temporarily
Disabled
The four wheel drive system is locking up the torque transfer clutch
to help reduce clutch temperature.
4WD Temporarily
Locked
The four wheel drive system has automatically disabled itself due
to the system overheating or you are using the spare tire.
4WD Off
The four wheel drive system resumes normal function and clears
this message after driving a short distance with the road tire re-
installed or after the system cools.
4WD Restored
The four wheel drive system is not operating properly and the
powertrain fault indicator illuminates. If the warning stays illumin-
ated or continues to illuminate, have the system checked as soon
as possible.
4WD Fault Service
Required
Displayed when the transfer case fluid requires service.Change 4WD
Power Transfer
Unit Lube
Displayed when the transfer case fluid has been changed and reset
to new.
4WD Power
Transfer Unit Lube
Set to New
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Explorer (CTW) Canada/Mexico/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202401, DOM
Four-Wheel Drive