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1989-1992 Ford Ranger Shift Motor Repair
This video details the repair of the shift motor on a 1989-1992 Ford Ranger with push-button 4x4. It also works on Explorers of the same era.
Sorry for the poor filming, I made this video on a spur and used my cell phone.
This will be a free repair unless you have to buy the T20 bit, which is about $2.
I forgot to explain in the video that the reason the bushing cracks and breaks up is from the high-torque motor smashing it repeatedly against it's stop. That's why I used the hose, because it will absorb the impact a little better.
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  • @toddt9519
    @toddt9519 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for the help.

  • @timcotter734
    @timcotter734 9 місяців тому

    Thank you I'm going to give this a try .. My best to you 👍😎

  • @JamieCampbell-b5c
    @JamieCampbell-b5c Рік тому

    did ur truck click when u put n drive

  • @raulelizondo147
    @raulelizondo147 2 роки тому

    Bla, Bla, bla

  • @captaincrunch1707
    @captaincrunch1707 2 роки тому

    Holy crap, it took less effort to fix that bushing than what I’ll have to do to return that new unneeded shift motor back to Amazon. 1993 Ford Ranger, mine looked different inside but same homemade bushing fixed it. Lifted the truck for more room and undid three Phillips head. Used needle nose players to pull the gear out then made a washer out of tubing. Cut mine tall like the video here and reinstalled. Didn’t even see the old bushing inside so I guess it has been vaporized. Special thanks to the video poster and the helpful people in the comments. Took me twenty minutes to fix the truck. Btw, replacing the whole part looked to be a nightmare as mine had wire coming out from the shift motor where the new part had some hard glue sealing that portal. Happy days @4x4

  • @colossalbigfoot256
    @colossalbigfoot256 2 роки тому

    I found this video a while back and couldn’t find again. I just remembered the broke bushing. My explorer has the same problem.. finally 1.5 years later I found again by searching the part number for transfer. This is 90% what goes wrong with this motor. You can get a Teflon bushing to replace. Thanks for this bud

  • @Arcturian1111
    @Arcturian1111 3 роки тому

    Will this work on a 1993 Ranger?

  • @Arcturian1111
    @Arcturian1111 3 роки тому

    I'm having a 4x4 issue w my 93 Ranger. When I depress the 4x4 button it lights up but no 4x4. I guess I gotta try this. Thanks man. Great find.

  • @bob3111
    @bob3111 3 роки тому

    Great Post! My, how good it is to watch someone that knows how before I try it. It's good guys like you that take the time to show us how to do things that youtube was made for. Thank You!

  • @asdrubalgomezgomez920
    @asdrubalgomezgomez920 3 роки тому

    tHANK YOU SO MUCH. I AM GOING TO GIVE IT A TRY

  • @uzidoesit357
    @uzidoesit357 3 роки тому

    You fuckin saved my ass bud!

  • @samhanks8145
    @samhanks8145 3 роки тому

    I've got a 94, will this still work?

  • @dude28405
    @dude28405 3 роки тому

    Only if you're the world's biggest tight ass and a colossal douchebag you would go to the hardware store and expect a piece of tubing for free. Come on man you got to expect people to make a living look like go to McDonald's and say I just want one french fries going to have it for free

  • @PreachTheGospel07
    @PreachTheGospel07 3 роки тому

    Mine goes in high but not in low, I wonder if this is my issue ?

  • @robertlibby1666
    @robertlibby1666 3 роки тому

    Thank you!!! I made my own bushing out of a thick wire covering

  • @ajw6715
    @ajw6715 3 роки тому

    Another video with low volume. Sucks.

  • @1Dubroller
    @1Dubroller 4 роки тому

    Camera man is the worst! 🤣

  • @kolbyxg
    @kolbyxg 4 роки тому

    Hey man, thank you for this video! Four wheel drive has been out for years. This worked first try, and damn did it feel good to see those lights come back on. Have a good one.

  • @bayArea_radDad
    @bayArea_radDad 4 роки тому

    Damn nice video. Just took mine apart and found out the bushing was broken. I saw a comment below about someone using the rubber hose from the slime sealant for bikes. I can confirm that's the perfect fit! Do we need to re-grease the gear when putting it back together? I also was able to take apart under the car without cutting any wires.

  • @jpdiscovers8670
    @jpdiscovers8670 4 роки тому

    Good hack though

  • @jpdiscovers8670
    @jpdiscovers8670 4 роки тому

    The plastic bushing that you said needs to be aligned comes off it goes into the case then the gear slides on it after you lube it

  • @harlynjenkins
    @harlynjenkins 4 роки тому

    Holy crap - it worked! Saved me a quote of $700. Thank you for posting this. BTW - the filler hose from a bottle of tire slime is the perfect fit.

  • @datkuntryboi3852
    @datkuntryboi3852 4 роки тому

    I watched a video just yesterday on a early model Eddie Bauer explores which had a ground wire to break on the shift motor which was the problem. But I have a 1998 Ranger in which I'm hoping that this is the problem. Thanks

    • @davidadams7195
      @davidadams7195 4 роки тому

      I have a 91 Eddie Bauer explorer. Thanks for this tip. Also my 4x4 and low range lights are on constant. Could this be my problem?

    • @datkuntryboi3852
      @datkuntryboi3852 4 роки тому

      @@davidadams7195 bruh I would hate to tell you wrong. But it could possibly be. Check connections at the shift motor, the ground wire, and maybe even the buttons or twist knobs to activate your 4 wheel drive. My problem actually ended up being a bad shift motor. I purchased one from O'Reilly for $76. And now the four wheel drive works just fine.

  • @danzaokid
    @danzaokid 5 років тому

    Great fix for dead 4wd on a 93 explorer. Did not have to remove motor or cut any wires - just had to put a pillow under my head while under the car for 2 hrs. The gear can be extracted using needle nose pliers on the little protruding rivet. Gasket for cover fell apart so had to re-seal using a little silicone.

  • @victormancilla8052
    @victormancilla8052 5 років тому

    Great video sir. Thank you for making the video and helping others

  • @shanevanhove8026
    @shanevanhove8026 5 років тому

    What were you symptoms? 4 wheels hights on dash flashing?

    • @Squash_Man
      @Squash_Man 3 роки тому

      That is the issue I am having. Wondering if this is the cause of it.

  • @j-man6001
    @j-man6001 5 років тому

    Would this also work on the 93-97 models? Thanks

  • @mikehoffman4131
    @mikehoffman4131 5 років тому

    Would you have the color code description for the 4 wires on top of the cap?

  • @rirogoose
    @rirogoose 5 років тому

    Any way to convert it to manual

  • @peanutbrittle5094
    @peanutbrittle5094 5 років тому

    I hope this works. I'm gonna remove my shift motor tomorrow and look at the bushing.. thank you sofa

  • @joseayala4399
    @joseayala4399 5 років тому

    It's much different on a newer model and I need help for a Ford f150 2010

  • @mr.randomreviewguy5249
    @mr.randomreviewguy5249 5 років тому

    Would this cause the issue I'm having 93 Ford Explorer push the button nothing happens no lights no clicks nothing haven't took the motor off yet got a new Switch on the way

  • @312Frankiej
    @312Frankiej 5 років тому

    I bought a 1992 xlt 4.0 4x4 and sure enough no working 4x4, put a piece of tubing and bammmm! she clicks into 4x4 and also low range! I think I need to replace the auto hubs because they kick in intermittently only. thanks for the vid literally took me 15 mins to fix my ranger thanks again!

  • @macdriver3234
    @macdriver3234 5 років тому

    Anyone have an idea if my 92 explorer pushing on 4x4 properly, but it can’t go on low position. Nothings happen when i push a low button.

    • @DeRochaJ
      @DeRochaJ 4 роки тому

      4x4 High To engage or disengage 4x4 High: Press the 4x4 button (anytime, nothing else required!) 4x4 Low To engage or disengage 4x4 Low you must: 1st be in 4x4 high Transmission in Neutral Clutch depressed (manual transmission) Foot on Brake (mph<3) Now Press 4x4 Low

  • @sewing1243
    @sewing1243 5 років тому

    Ford corrected the issues shown in this video with the rubber/plastic bumper and the switch in later iterations of their transfer case motor. The rotary switch was changed to a sealed unit separate from the gear and they did away with the rubber/plastic grommet on the bumper screw.

    • @sewing1243
      @sewing1243 5 років тому

      PS: I'd suggest that anyone with a newer version consider taking the old one off the vehicle, dissemble the switch from the motor (remember to mark location of the switch because there is a calibration range built into the mounting tabs), check the electric motor for operation, and clean and re-lube the gear and worm drive. Also spin the shaft on the sealed switch a few times. If the motor appears to function off the truck then, before re-installing the motor assy plug it in and see if it will operate if you select the 4 wheel drive options with the vehicles selector switch. On my 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac I had 4 wheel drive again after using the method above and didn't have to buy a new Transfer case motor.

    • @garryferguson2243
      @garryferguson2243 9 днів тому

      Thanks for the insight

  • @grumpyg9350
    @grumpyg9350 5 років тому

    Thanks for taking the time to help others.

  • @1blkpear
    @1blkpear 5 років тому

    I was about to build a set of levers to manually do my shifts, but before that, I’ll give this a try. Thanks man.

  • @cassihormel1517
    @cassihormel1517 6 років тому

    I think I'm in love 😆 You Rock! Thank you!

  • @donnyhendershot897
    @donnyhendershot897 6 років тому

    Can someone tell me why my transmission wants to slip when you start out in overdrive,but if you take off in drive,it dose fine and you can shift it in to overdrive and it will do fine

  • @cowboyinthehawgyard4192
    @cowboyinthehawgyard4192 6 років тому

    Thank you for the info, I fixed my 93 Ranger shift motor but I done mine under the truck without unplugging or cutting wire, I took the plate off first with the T20 torx, then removed the motor assembly and cut my clear tubing bushing and put in place then I remounted the motor, then placed the inner plate in place and replaced the cover and it worked great thanks again for the video

  • @utahdesertadventures4512
    @utahdesertadventures4512 6 років тому

    Thank you so so much, we just fixed one and were doing the next one

  • @todwaller5146
    @todwaller5146 6 років тому

    Fixed mine today took about 2 hours including beer breaks. works great now. good video

  • @matthewwegenast9591
    @matthewwegenast9591 6 років тому

    Absolutely worked. Great video. Haven’t had 4x4 in 7 years, 1 hour under the truck and boom, 4x4 works again.

    • @briancrowder4655
      @briancrowder4655 5 років тому

      Was the light on your dashboard coming on or just nothing at all? Mines not working at all.

  • @mikel.4885
    @mikel.4885 6 років тому

    My 90 ranger will not shift into 4x4 when its cold outside do you think this will fix my problem

  • @brianrayburn8261
    @brianrayburn8261 6 років тому

    1 hour under the 93 and I have my 4-wheel drive back. You can do this without cutting the wires. Take the balancer off and use it as a stand for the motor. There is enough wire so you don’t have to cut it. Thanks for the video.

  • @chomper4x4
    @chomper4x4 6 років тому

    Any one know if the part is the same on a 1994 ? Thanks, ahead of time .

  • @vwnut-uc1gw
    @vwnut-uc1gw 6 років тому

    I can't thank you enough. This saved me a lot of money. I used this tip on my 1993 Bronco and it was exactly the same. I had to use a piece of black pressure hose. Instant fix. Thanks again.

    • @federicosalinas8839
      @federicosalinas8839 3 роки тому

      I have a bronco as well. My 4”4 went out and we’ve got about three ft of snow here In Chicago. Gonna try this out tomorrow to see if it fixes the 4”4

    • @Arcturian1111
      @Arcturian1111 3 роки тому

      @@federicosalinas8839 Did it work?

    • @federicosalinas8839
      @federicosalinas8839 3 роки тому

      It didn’t I just ended up buying a whole new actuator

  • @carpballet
    @carpballet 6 років тому

    This is a great fix-it video. I would like to buy you a tripod though.

  • @bobbyacosta6513
    @bobbyacosta6513 6 років тому

    how do you know you when you got a bad transfer motor switch

  • @ironsights7558
    @ironsights7558 7 років тому

    This was the fix in my 92 FR. This guys is the man. What about the gasket. Can't seem to find a replacement