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marknico1969 · 13-09-2013, 10:30

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 · 13-09-2013, 10:36

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

bry · 13-09-2013, 11:03

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

R1cho · 13-09-2013, 11:14

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Originally Posted by bry

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

bry · 13-09-2013, 13:03

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Originally Posted by R1cho

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

Yeah i know,just wanted to know if he had done that.Since he has no 4wd Low.

rustic · 13-09-2013, 13:19

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.

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 · 13-09-2013, 17:20

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

marknico1969 · 13-09-2013, 17:23

[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 · 13-09-2013, 17:27

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 · 13-09-2013, 17:30

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

PS, that's more than a tenners worth of info already

Codders · 23-09-2013, 22:54

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 · 23-09-2013, 23:06

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Originally Posted by 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

You are a junior until you pass the tests

Welcome

makeitfit · 23-09-2013, 23:18

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Originally Posted by firebobby

You are a junior until you pass the tests

Welcome

I'm not telling you how you how I went purple

Codders · 23-09-2013, 23:28

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 · 24-09-2013, 07:30

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.

13-09-2013, 10:30	#1
marknico1969 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: east midlands Vehicle: ford maverick 2.7 td Posts: 6	Newbie :0) 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....

13-09-2013, 13:19	#6
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	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. 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 __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

13-09-2013, 17:27	#9
marknico1969 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: east midlands Vehicle: ford maverick 2.7 td Posts: 6	Seats 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

23-09-2013, 22:54	#11
Codders Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South-east London Vehicle: Terrano 3lt auto 2002 Posts: 79	New member 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

23-09-2013, 23:28	#14
Codders Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South-east London Vehicle: Terrano 3lt auto 2002 Posts: 79	New motor 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

13-09-2013, 10:36	#2
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	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

13-09-2013, 11:03	#3
bry Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Yorkshire.. Vehicle: Nissan Terrano MK 2 SE Posts: 1,757	As makitfit said.. Have you drove it in 4wd hi,then disengaged 4wd.Reversing about 3 meters.And tried 4wd Low,Also howdy.

13-09-2013, 17:20	#7
marknico1969 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: east midlands Vehicle: ford maverick 2.7 td Posts: 6	Many thanks linkage looks good and yes it has been lifted does this affect the 4wd Lo ??

13-09-2013, 17:23	#8
marknico1969 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: east midlands Vehicle: ford maverick 2.7 td Posts: 6	[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 ?

13-09-2013, 17:30	#10
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	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 PS, that's more than a tenners worth of info already

24-09-2013, 07:30	#15
firebobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Bucks Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2005 Posts: 3,499	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.