Two problems related to automatic transmission column shift have been reported for the 1996 Ford F-250. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
4 wheel light stated that it was in 4- wheel drive, it was infact not, and I almost went off of a clif. Put new hubs on and it failed again in just a little bit of mud. 4 wheel light stated that it was in 4 wheel again.
In cold weather conditions the vehicle does not engage into automatic four-wheel drive. When the wheel bearing grease heats up, it flow in to automati locking, cause unknown. . Et.