Sounds as though you have a faulty gear box.
I have a 2006 Escape and had the same problem. Turned out to be a cracked ABS Tone Ring.
It means that there is a malfunction in the 4wd system.
Rear differential locker button is depressed.
that 4wd is engaged and working if it blinks there is a problem with the 4wd
I don't know you tell me?
The 4WD Warning Light appears as the characters 4WD with an exclamation mark, and indicates a fault with your 4WD system. If it's blinking repeatedly, the system is completely disabled due to an overload.
A blinking light means the 4WD mechanism is not fully engaged or disengaged. Normally it blinks in the time between selecting 4WD with the lever/button, and when 4WD is actually engaged it stays on steady. The 4WD light should go off when 2WD is selected. Try selecting 4WD at a slow speed on a gravel road and shifting back to 2WD again. After selecting 2WD, stop and backup for about 20 or 30 feet, this helps unlock the front axle from the 4WD mode, although in this vehicle you shouldn't need to do this normally. Anyway, if the blinking light remains, then likely there is a broken microswitch (electrical switch) inside the transfer case. The switch controls the dash light, and senses when the internal mechanical parts are in the right position to give you 4WD or 2WD. If the car does not make any strange clunking, grinding or banging noises when you drive around on paved roads, or if the tires are not excessively scrubbing or squealing while making sharp turns in parking lots or the driveway, then the 4WD is disengaging normally, and you have no expensive mechanical problems. The problem is the electrical switch inside the transfer case. Opening a transfer case for any reason is an expensive job, so you have to decide if you want to spend the money, or live with the blinking light.
On a 95 ranger, the 4wd actuator needed replacing. on a 95 ranger, the 4wd actuator needed replacing. However, you can put it in 4wd and tap the from housing and it will sometime go into gear. The lack of use causes the actuator to freeze-up.
you need to service your 4wd. It means that the computer that controls the 4wd has detected a problem and set a code. You will need to have the system checked with a scan tool.
The computer that controls the 4wd has detected a problem and set a trouble code.
AnswerTo make the lights stop blinking and actually engage the transfer case you have to maintain the electric motor that engauges the transfer case. the contact points inside get worn and corroded and wont allow enough power through to rotate the servo. The motor is located on the transfer case and is held of by 3 bolts, remove and unplug. Any good 4-wheel drive shop can fix it for you for about $50 or you can take it apart and clean the contact points inside and relubricate it yourself in about 15 minutes. reinstall and your 4 wheel drive will stop flashing and actually work.If the 4WD lights are blinking in a sequence, count the # of blinks between pauses. This is a message of the problem. On my 97 Ford Explorer, 5 blinks indicated a problem with the 4WD module. I replaced it myself and cured the problem.
It is best to be stopped. Pull the 4wd lever backwards into 4wd and the icon on the dash should light up. If this doesn't work there is a problem with this system.