GEN 2 Can't lock rear Diff in 2H?

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Just to comfirm I didn't miss anything I just went and triple checked. The only modes that allow you to engage 2wd are Normal, Sport and Baja. All other modes are 4wd only. When in 2wd, no matter the mode or if the vehicle is in park, drive or moving, the differential will not lock and you get the attached message. In normal, sport, and Baja mode you can lock the diff in 4A/4H without issue (note:Baja mode doesn't allow 4A, only 4H). I tried locking the diff in all modes (while in 4wd) the switching back to 2H manual, in each instance the locked diff disengaged. I also ran this whole procedure with and without traction control to see if that makes a difference.

Long story short, although there seems to be some doubt on my initial post (and even I thought I might be missing something), you are not able to lock the diff in 2wd at this time.
 

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Really stupid. What possibly could be Fords argument for this?
 
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In what driving situation do you need the rear axle locked in 2 wheel drive? Just asking.

In the desert I find it way more fun in 2WD locked for sliding around turns and such. In hard packed sections the truck is much more maneuverable than in 4WD as well.
In all honesty, I have about 2k miles off road in my '11 and I bet less than 40 of them are in 4WD. I only put it in for the nastiest of sections then right back to 2WD locked.
 
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