Ford Raptor Forum

When I switch to 4hi or 4low, and make a turn, it feels like the system is binding. The truck actually wont even move unless you give it a decent amount of throttle and/or straighten out the wheel. If you're already moving and make a turn, this "binding" will actually slow the truck to a stop.

I haven't used the 4x4 system in awhile, but the last time I used it, this wasn't happening. The REALLY strange part, is that it continues to "hang up" even when you switch back to 4x2. It almost feels like the parking brake is on, but that isn't the case.

I have no suspension modifications... anybody experience this, or have any ideas? Computer? Mechanical? I'm going to try and get it into Ford tomorrow, hopefully they'll have some input. I'm just glad I'm only a year into my warranty.

either all my 4x4 trucks had this same problem or its normal. with your rear wheels, only one spins unless the limited slip kick in, and those wheels are always facing the same direction (they dont turn). when its in 4x4, both wheels are spinning together at the same speed. when you turn, one wheel goes a further distance (the outside wheel). if they attached, spinning at the same speed, going different distances (only by a few inches), one is going to drag. if its in the dirt, its not a big deal cuz theres less holding it back. on pavement, its a lot harder to drag something. hope that makes sense. im not the best at explaining these things.