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[marknico1969]

Hi all ive just became the owner of a lwb ford maverick mk 1 1995 2.7 TD
Got a bit of a issue with 4wd lo ie. truck don't drive or move its like its in neutral ?? 4wd hi works as does 2wd - lever sounds like its going in 4 wd lo so abit baffled ?? Anyone shed any light on this issue ??
Many thanks Mark....

[makeitfit]

It's a push down and back while the truck is stationary and in neutral. If that's done properly and still no drive, have a spy under neath for a linkage problem. Is the truck std or lifted?
Oh welcome by the way :D

[bry]

As makitfit said..
Have you drove it in 4wd hi,then disengaged 4wd.Reversing about 3 meters.And tried 4wd Low,Also howdy.

[R1cho]

As makitfit said..
Have you drove it in 4wd hi,then disengaged 4wd.Reversing about 3 meters.And tried 4wd Low,Also howdy.

he shouldn't need to do that as long as the gearbox is in neutral he can go from 4high to 4low


Welcome to the club, if you check the drivers sun visor there should be some instructions on how the 4wd system works :thumbs

[bry]

he shouldn't need to do that as long as the gearbox is in neutral he can go from 4high to 4low


Welcome to the club, if you check the drivers sun visor there should be some instructions on how the 4wd system works :thumbs
Yeah i know,just wanted to know if he had done that.Since he has no 4wd Low.

[rustic]

Hi Mark, welcome to the club.
As said before, you have to push down the 4x4 lever down through neutral, and then back a bit more. This takes a bit of wrist work the first time.:eek:

If you still can't get 4 low, then if it has had a body lift, then the lever is catching on the surrounding rubber.

Others have had similar problems with non use, in that the lever mechanism gets full of crud and needs WD 40 and some elbow grease.
I think you can get to it from underneath, but also worth removing the gear knob and shroud and have a look see.

Hope this helps,
best regards,

Rustic

[marknico1969]

Many thanks linkage looks good and yes it has been lifted does this affect the 4wd Lo ??

[marknico1969]

[QUOTE=marknico1969;226862]Many thanks linkage looks good and yes it has been lifted does this affect the 4wd Lo ?? Any members near Leicester fancy having alook for me as I`m useless with mechanics and also its got big chunky tyres fitted and ive no idea of pressure they need as they look alittle soft to me ?

[marknico1969]

Also I have if anyone is interested ? The 3rd row of seats to make it a 7 seater they come with belts and fittings theyre no good to me cheers

[makeitfit]

Well that's it then . Lifted truck needs the hi-lo hole opened up a tad at the back to allow the lever to travel the last bit.
Oik the gaiter off and apply mr hammer or mrs grinder to the offending metal. Simples :thumbs
PS, that's more than a tenners worth of info already :)

[marknico1969]

Thanks for info the gaitor in question didn`t want to come off is there a way to remove it ?

[melissachels]

welcome :thumb2

[Codders]

Hi chaps , I joined the other day, paid by PayPal , but have only become a junior member..and can't access all the forums?? Has anyone got any ideas? Do I have to re register ?? Thanks for any help in advance , rob

[firebobby]

Hi chaps , I joined the other day, paid by PayPal , but have only become a junior member..and can't access all the forums?? Has anyone got any ideas? Do I have to re register ?? Thanks for any help in advance , rob

You are a junior until you pass the tests :augie:augie

Welcome

[makeitfit]

You are a junior until you pass the tests :augie:augie

Welcome
I'm not telling you how you how I went purple :lol

[Codders]

Hi chaps, I'm picking my 3lt terrano 05 plate on Friday !! Done a deal with a nissan breakers ... My 3lt patrol(blown head gasket) and a bit of dollar!! I haven't even seen the terrano in the flesh, so what are the things I need to check/look for when I get there?? The garage have changed the bushes(for nylon ones),front pads/discs changed one of the wheel bearings and done a oil and filter change...when I say I know nothing about motors it's an understatement !!! But I'm willing to learn/read and have a go.. Please advise ! Thanks in advance rob

[firebobby]

It's worth giving the gearbox and drive train oils a change GL4 spec oil is a must in the gearbox.
Check the gearbox works fine in all gears and the low/high range, listen for knocks, whines,
You should be OK for rust at that age, but do check the under the rear wheel arches where the rear seat belts bolt to, the rear floor load area, front part/rear of the cills if these areas are OK, then put plenty of protection in when you get it home.
What mileage has it done, does it have service history.

[RobN]

Picked my 3.0 SVE up a few weeks back, after lots of years with a 2.7. Love it :thumbs