# 2003 Ford Escape 4 Wheel Drive System

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-escape-4-wheel-drive-system/58924>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** escape, ford\
**Created:** [December 19, 2010, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-escape-4-wheel-drive-system/58924 "2010-12-19T21:13:34Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![Stephen\_L\_Temple](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d9b06d/32.png) [@Stephen\_L\_Temple](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephen_L_Temple)\
**Post date:** [December 19, 2010, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-escape-4-wheel-drive-system/58924/1 "2010-12-19T21:13:34Z")

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I am trying to figure out why my four wheel drive will not kick in when I switch on the knob. With taking it to a Ford dealer as the last result, are there any ideas?

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**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Post date:** [December 19, 2010, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-escape-4-wheel-drive-system/58924/2 "2010-12-19T22:45:18Z")

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Check the fuse for the AWD system.  
There should be a diagram of the fuse block(s) in your Owner’s Manual, and this will help you to locate the one for the AWD system controls.

If the fuse is intact, then I think your best recourse is to visit a mechanic.  
It is not necessary to take the car to the dealer, IMHO.

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**Author:** ![Stephen\_L\_Temple](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d9b06d/32.png) [@Stephen\_L\_Temple](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephen_L_Temple)\
**Post date:** [December 20, 2010, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-escape-4-wheel-drive-system/58924/3 "2010-12-20T14:11:40Z")

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Checked the fuse, it was ok. The light on the dash comes on when I turn on the switch.