Is this a 2WD or 4x4?

[BrianDye]

Trying to help a buddy of mine out living across the states. He picked up an 06 EB, says it has the 4.0 he thinks but hasn't got a chance to send me an engine bay pic yet. It doesn't have the 4x4 buttons on the dash so I assumed it was AWD but now from these pics I'm thinking it's 2WD.

Thanks guys!

 

[Stick4503]

2WD. No front drive shafts

 

[Machine090767]

Also, the AWD's all came with 4x4 high and Low.

 

[Stick4503]

But still. Absences of a mechanical drive to the front wheels = no front drive = 2WD.

 

[Explorer_PL]

No CV shafts, also, can he look under to see if it's got the pumpkin ?

 

[BrianDye]

Bummer. I was thinking about buying it from him too, good price and its clean aside from the hood needing to be re-clearcoated.

Don't think a 2WD Explorer would be fun in Michigan with long drives to/from work. Plus, I wouldn't be able to lift it with pride knowing its only 2WD

Thanks guys. I thought it was 2WD, but the splines/holes in the front hubs made me think otherwise.

Could pick it up for about $3000. 160k miles, Georgia vehicle, no rust. Interior looks spotless. Loaded minus nav/backup sensors/dvd system. The 2WD is really a deal breaker for me though. I haven't handled one of these Winters without AWD or auto 4WD in my 9 years of driving, don't know if id want to.