4wd on my 2005 ford explorer limited will not turn off

SOURCE: 2002 Ford Explorer 4WD. 4WD is inopertive.

put a ground strap from your transfer case to your transmission. also with someone listening under the car with the key on but not running put your foot on the brake, shift to neutral and turn the selecter to 4x4 low and see if you can hear the actuater respond

SOURCE: 1998 ford explorer 4wd makes a clunking noise when

The clunking noise could be coming from three different areas. Either the front or rear differentials could make that noise along with the transfer case. I would initially be looking at the transfer case as the culprit since you mentioned the 4wd light coming and going. My thinking is that the 4wd engagement solenoid is malfunctioning and trying to bring in the 4wd, then releasing it. The only good way to check the function and noise for this is to put the car on a lift.

SOURCE: '98 Ford Expedition - 4WD/AWD

I had a similar problem, but not exactly the same. In my expedition 98 the A4WD worked, but the 4x4 hi or low did not. Ford dealership diagnosed it to be the transfer case shift motor. I bought one from ebay for $85 and replaced it myself and it works fine now. They wanted $450 to replace it.

Some say you can tap the transfer case motor with hammer, but gently and it may come to life. I didn't try that.

SOURCE: want to disable auto 4wd

Do this first
Usely the vibs you are getting could be from wheel balance wore out wheel bearings or flat spots on tires.
Only do this after you checked the front end.
(You could remove the fuse under the dash but the fuse that runs the 4wd also more than likely runs other things in the vehical. Or you can dissconnect at the transfer case would be .)

SOURCE: ABS light on Flashing 4wd 2005 Ford Escape

yeah my abs has flashed for years now= bad sensor wont affect your driving