# 1996 ford explorer XLS 4 WD lights

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-explorer-xls-4-wd-lights/67290>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [August 21, 2011, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-explorer-xls-4-wd-lights/67290 "2011-08-21T13:29:36Z")\
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**Author:** ![Petevdg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Petevdg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Petevdg)\
**Post date:** [August 21, 2011, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-explorer-xls-4-wd-lights/67290/1 "2011-08-21T13:29:36Z")

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I have a 96 explorer with 4 WD. The 4 WD lights on the dash go on for a few seconds and turn off. This off and on lasts for about 10 mins and then stops. This happens about every two weeks. Should I be worried?