F150 4x4 explained 4A, 4H, 4L, locked diff

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Bart Fixes It!

Күн бұрын

With so many 4x4 options, what should you use and when should you use it?

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@leemontes2713 2 жыл бұрын

Explained in a good efficient way. Not too much talking straight to the point.

@charlys1219h 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the educational video, I was looking all over youtube or Google and not satisfied with the others videos and your video is straight forward to the point, thanks 👍

@TheCureThatKillz Жыл бұрын

Dude THANK YOU!!! By far the best explanation of that nob in my truck.

@Kevin-up8hg Жыл бұрын

Now I fully understood. Thanks for the explanation.

@Gmo_gags Жыл бұрын

Thank you! That was exactly what I needed! Greatly appreciated!

@AV8TTR 11 ай бұрын

4A creates more wear on your transfer case/drivetrain from constantly engaging/disengaging 4wd. Imo its better to use 2H or 4H

@harveycf 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video.. This truck is my very first 4x4. Thanks!

@BartFixesIt 2 ай бұрын

Enjoy it

@EricAdeleye Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video.

@daleprice773 Жыл бұрын

This helped a lot

@salvadortamayo4036 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video👌🏼

@BartFixesIt 2 ай бұрын

No problem 👍

@AquaMarketTienda 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot.

@StartVisit 3 ай бұрын

the funny thing no one have any idea about technology behind these modes 😮

@shaw8535 2 жыл бұрын

Explained very well thanks!

@gunn23 Жыл бұрын

Thanks👍🏾👍🏾

@oqhr 3 ай бұрын

I know some people who use 4Lo and drive to the maximum speed (redline), and surprisingly they have no issue

@ineedc0ffee 2 жыл бұрын

You need to explain how 4A prevents binding. When the wheels are turned power to the front is cut. If driving in snow covered roads you should still use 4H. Look at the power distribution screen and step on it in 4A with the wheels turned all the way. You’ll see no power to the front at all.

@BartFixesIt 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, if the road is covered in snow, you should generally be in 4H.

@brettkenney6464 2 жыл бұрын

Bart R. Is right 4hi is much better to run in snowy conditions. Your drivetrain will Thankyou.

@3YearsApart1613 8 ай бұрын

Very informative. Thank you.

@aljosaskrabelj8412 9 ай бұрын

So 4A shifts between 2h and 4h modes? So it is not open diferential 4wd then like in mitsubishi L200?

@bajrorizvanovic5831 7 ай бұрын

Thx for explaining man great video

@Brexxon- 2 ай бұрын

My truck has 2h,4a,4h, and 4l but it doesnt have differential lock can I add it or is it not possible?

@user-vp8bb4pr7k Жыл бұрын

anyone have a link for removing the diff lock control switch in a 2018 F150? Thanks

@malthael9392 Жыл бұрын

good explanation but I have a doubt ,4A is if I am going to tow a trailer?

@BartFixesIt Жыл бұрын

Sorry I am so slow to respond! No, 4A is not to tow a trailer. Towing has nothing to do with the 4WD settings. Use 4A if you are unsure about road conditions. If you know the road is slippery, just use 4H.

@peter6528 25 күн бұрын

been driving in 4a this whole time getting like 15 miles a gallon

@GJ-is6sv Жыл бұрын

I have a 2012 F-150 Lariat 4x4 4.0 8cyl. I have yet to use 4A, 4H or 4L. Do I need to use these gears to make sure they do not go bad? I drive mostly in the city or highways.

@BartFixesIt Жыл бұрын

No, just have your truck serviced and routinely have the fluids changed (transmission, differential, etc). Follow the manufacturer recommendations and you'll be set.

@PimentaOP 8 ай бұрын

My 2020 has some kind of coin holder there instead of 4 wheel drive button. Why?

@BartFixesIt 8 ай бұрын

Probably because you don't have a 4WD - I am guessing it is only 2WD

@brettkenney6464 2 жыл бұрын

4auto is actually worse to use than 4hi your better off shifting into 4hi when the roads are snow covered. Because what happens is the wheels begin to spin in the rear and then it transfers the power and slams the front wheels into motion creating wear and tear on your drivetrain. Your actually better off using 4hi and only using 4 auto for very light applications is weather change.

@scolson18 8 ай бұрын

So you feel like in a cold snowy day with a few inches of snow, 4A will do just fine?

@BartFixesIt 8 ай бұрын

Yes - if it is patchy snow, I typically use 4A. Some will tell you just use 4H - I'd rather use 4A myself.

@BartFixesIt 8 ай бұрын

If the roads are snow covered and not patchy - use 4H.

@cjcj683 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍 for the video but can someone explain I have a 2016 f150 and a small or midsize camper that sleeps 5 what should I pull it in leave it in 2H?

@BartFixesIt Жыл бұрын

Yes, leave it in 2H unless the road is slick, then 4H.

@cjcj683 Жыл бұрын

Ok what about up a hill ?

@mrdre963 Жыл бұрын

I don't have 4a, how fast can I use my 4h?

@BartFixesIt Жыл бұрын

As fast as you need. If you feel 4wd is required, the road is probably too slippery to take it more than around 40-60. Consider your conditions, just as you would in 2H.

@adaokstan Жыл бұрын

Good explanation! I have a 2020 F150 XLT 4x4 but it doesn't have 4A. When I'm off road and in 4H, I get the sensation like I'm riding my brakes while moving and a grinding sound when I turn (electronic differential is not engaged). Is this normal? Also, what kind of maintenance is suggested on these electronic 4x4s. My truck has 32,000 and I really want to take care of it properly.

@BartFixesIt Жыл бұрын

Grinding sounds are not good - go have it checked, that is not normal. Electronic 4x4 maintenance is the same as any type of 4x4. Fluids changed, lube, replace worn parts, etc.

@PatelPresh Жыл бұрын

Can you turn the wheels in 4H? When driving in snow will the 4x4 system auto turn off and back on when it comes to top speed in 4H???

@BartFixesIt 8 ай бұрын

You can turn the wheels in 4H. It will not turn off automatically at high speeds. Why would you hit high speed when you feel you need 4WD? Slow down whe roads are slick! Use 4A if you are worried about hitting black ice or something similar.

@PatelPresh 8 ай бұрын

@@BartFixesIt thanks! When I say top speed I mean a lot of the forums claim 25mph top speed for 4H.

@PatelPresh Жыл бұрын

It felt tough to turn my wheels when I was doing very light off roading in my 2015 4x4 xlt. Is that normal?

@BartFixesIt Жыл бұрын

Yes. Turning will be a little more difficult. If you have your rear wheels locked (by pulling out on the knob) it will be much more difficult to turn.

@shevtsov622 Жыл бұрын

Break what? That just means now you can put down some nasty 11s

@BartFixesIt 8 ай бұрын

Indeed!

@matthewhayes7962 2 жыл бұрын

In 4x2 or 4x4 High modes, the electronic locking differential will automatically disengage at speeds above 25 mph (41 km/h) and will automatically reengage at speeds below 20 mph (32 km/h). • In 4L (4X4 low), the electronic locking differential will automatically disengage at speeds above 62 mph (100 km/h) and will automatically reengage at speeds below 56 mph

@CamaroMan79 Жыл бұрын

Aint no way you can go 62mph in 4L or even close to that speed. I know it says that in the Ford owners manual but it’s a typo.

@kriskelley9624 3 ай бұрын

That's actually switched around lol 4low disengages after 25 and 4hi disengages after 60+

@thegrapevine10 11 ай бұрын

Is this an FX4?

@BartFixesIt 11 ай бұрын

It would apply to a FX4 too.

@thegrapevine10 11 ай бұрын

@brob8576 I have sports 4x4, and I don't have 4A, but I do have an E-locker and was wondering if it was exclusive to the FX4.

@captseamus Ай бұрын

😅 I have the same FX4 too. It is my belief the E - locker should lock all four wheels together. I had a new 1997 Chevy work truck that came with full lockers. I think FX4 being an offroad vehicle it should have full lockers too. My FX4 doesn't have 4A either. Ford drop it in the FX4 for some reason, perhaps it was there were full lockers instead?

@Alex-vq8tp 4 ай бұрын

4H can easily hit 80MPH

@BartFixesIt 2 ай бұрын

If you need 4x4, I hope you're not going 80. If you need 4x4, you should also be able amd prepared to brake If another vehicle spins out in front of you.

@dallasyurek3429 Жыл бұрын

Disagree with some of this

@ryanbrand3946 Жыл бұрын

My owners manual says way different then what u said on the locking differential. Not even available in 2wd.

@BartFixesIt Жыл бұрын

Makes sense the rear locking differential isn't available stock on 2WD vehicles. Thanks for confirming!

@jonathanmoreno4585 7 ай бұрын

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@woodywoodlstein9519 Жыл бұрын

You can’t go fast with the rears locked. They disengage at like 40 km/h or something like that. 25mph. It does this automatically as protection from stupid drivers. Nothing wrong with 4 high at hwy speed btw. But it’s harder to stop. Why drive that fast in poor conditions. ?

@LightsTeamEuphoria 6 ай бұрын

What about rain though? I find it annoying that trucks get loose around turns in the rain due to the rwd