Inspection and Verification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Ford Pickup, 2011 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2011 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2011 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical system concerns.VISUAL INSPECTION CHART
Mechanical Electrical - Front axle assembly
- Manual hublocks
- Shift lever and/or linkage
- Driveshaft and U-joints
- Fluid leaks
- Matching tire size
- Transfer case
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- Mode Indication Switch (MIS)
- Carry out the Manual Shift-On-Stop (MSOS) Functional Test. GO to PINPOINT TEST F .
- If the concern is still present after the Manual Shift-On-Stop (MSOS) Functional Test, GO to SYMPTOM CHART - MECHANICAL SHIFT or GO to SYMPTOM CHART - NVH .