Bench Test and Tear Down Of 2011 Ford F150 4X4 Shift Motor Contact Plate

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In this video I go over how to bench test a 4X4 shift motor out of a 2011 Ford F150 that had an inoperative 4X4 system with code P1867 "Contact plate general circuit failure" stored in it. And, it just so happens that I had a "known good" shift motor available too so that I could do a side by side comparison. I'll go through the bench test on the bad shift motor and on the good shift motor. Once the bench test is completed I then take the contact plates on both shift motors apart to explain what how it works and what is happening inside.
Faulty 4x4 shift motors on F150s are an extremely common issue. Typically a "check 4x4" message will show up on the instrument cluster when there is a problem with the shift motor. Code P1867 "contact plate general circuit failure" may also set in the 4x4 module.
Note: While the shift motor featured in the video is off of a 2011 F-150 this "style" of shift motor is used on a lot of F150s throughout the years. So, this information could help on newer or older F-150s. I do not know the year range that this video is applicable to. I also, am not sure if all shift motors throughout the years are wired similarly to the one featured in the video. So, that being said, please consult your repair manual and wiring schematics to confirm that the video is applicable. Also, I do know that the contact plate pattern does change as mentioned in the video.
Note: This video may not be suitable for everyone. A good understanding of vehicle electrical systems and the use of diagnostic equipment is needed. A good understanding of electrical theory is also needed. Use the information found in the video at your own risk. This video does not show how to test the motor part of the shift motor.
Here is a link to that video I mentioned that was done by a fellow youtuber (Not affiliated. Seems like a smart dude though). It does a good job of explaining the disassembly and assembly of the contact plate to the shift motor:
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Note: At the 12:52 mark for some reason I called the contact plates clutch plates. (oops)
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@quickpick4 2 ай бұрын

Man thanks so much!! We tore it apart and cleaned up the contacts and now working perfectly

@BarboursAutoHelp 2 ай бұрын

Thats great! Thanks for sharing your experience.

@stevendavis3012 Жыл бұрын

Well done, and good explanation of the switch operation

@coolguycroc 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you very much for going way in depth on this.

@BarboursAutoHelp 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@suckit0007 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@patricklerch6802 Жыл бұрын

Good job thank you

@terrorofdemons1168 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Can you tell me where to get those test leads you have that stick onto the pins? Would love to have a set

@morganjohnson5426 6 ай бұрын

My 13 F150 goes into 4L and back into 2H, but it won’t go into 4auto or 4H. Is it the shift motor?

@ElonMuskX 3 жыл бұрын

Should dielectric grease be used on the plate to help longevity?

@sish_khan5198 Жыл бұрын

Very nice supper❤

@3613jeremy Жыл бұрын

Thanks definitely informitive

@BarboursAutoHelp Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@craiggerlach5548 2 жыл бұрын

what are the probe leads you are using, they look like handy addition to my test bench...

@craiggerlach5548 2 жыл бұрын

then how did that contact plate come apart, i see people cleaning n checking the contacts but saw nothing on taking it apart..

@BarboursAutoHelp 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure if this set is available to the general public. The set I'm working with in the video is offered through an online tool distributor called Rotunda. I think you have to be "special" to use them. lol. (I was able to get it through my work place.)

@BarboursAutoHelp 2 жыл бұрын

It isn't supposed to come apart. It's cleaned just by manipulating it. I think I have a link to a video showing this in the description of this video. I didn't make the video but I think the guy that made it did a pretty good job.

@craiggerlach5548 2 жыл бұрын

@@BarboursAutoHelp I tried to look for some spring loaded 1.5mm or 2mm insulated leads and I searched for hours, found nothing.. they certainly look handy.. my cousin said just shrinkwrap some crimp on connectors to spare set of leads, thought would be too fat to do side by side pins.. hate having to juggle when probing.. thanks for info

@craiggerlach5548 2 жыл бұрын

@@BarboursAutoHelp so they were broke to take apart? ok.. I read forum posts on the Fords and people claim they are cleaning and lubing up that assembly, so thought it may just snap apart for that procedure.. too bad it isn't designed like that as some steel wool and dielectric grease would do wonders..

@Parkerspice23 Жыл бұрын

I changed my shifter on my f150 and put gasket maker on the inside instead of the edges. Lol did I hurt anything

@YoTrickWTFHOE 3 жыл бұрын

So i had no 4wd lights on dash swapped out motor still nothing. Was moving to solenoid next, any suggestions?

@BarboursAutoHelp 3 жыл бұрын

Well, what is wrong with it? What year is it? I'm assuming it's an F150. Need details.

@bigairbartlett 3 жыл бұрын

@@BarboursAutoHelp I'm having the same issue 2010 F150 replaced bad transfer case motor now it says 4x4 shift in progress switches to 4H then right back to 2H, then check 4x4 light comes back on. Already replaced vacuum solenoid.

@jackhenry6268 3 жыл бұрын

Really bad design for something that might save your life if your out in the middle of no where stuck because you only have two wheel drive. Better to have a manual or just have 3 solenoids 2x4 4x4h and 4x4L with a switch for each. Ford knows this shit so does every other car company. They want shit to not last after the warranty is up. this cost 160 for just this new part. 160 x 200000 cars is 32 million minus retail is 16 million, do that with a whole bunch of different parts and its a new company making millions. Seriously there are people sitting down talking to each other trying to figure out what parts they can make fail over time and this is one of them. Cant wait for that ford lightning to come out LMAO anything electric they can control when it fails its going to be a nightmare for the second owners maybe even the first if they dont do it right.