'01 V-8 AWD advice needed

[JeffD11N]

Sorry for posting here and up in general explorations but I'd like to get lots of advice.


Been looking at an '01 explorer with a 5.0L and it has AWD. My questions are with the AWD. I don't know the first thing about them.
1. Are they any good or should I run?
2. What are the problems with them?
3. Just how bad is the MPG on this going to be? I hope for 15. Just don't want to see 12 with that 302 infront of an AWD set up.

Anthing you guys can mention I'd like to know. Probably going back on Saturday to either buy or walk away.

 

[Ak LTD Xplorer]

the awd is very very nice..my dad's getting about 19MPG in city right now..all stock..the awd work's with 35% of the power going to the front and 65% to the rear..it's allway's on and is NOT controled by computer's

 

[Brian97V8]

Please see your "other post" for my answer.

 

[JeffD11N]

AK I looked at your green explorer and I see a lock out hub I think? I want to know more about this set up please.

 

[JeffD11N]

Sorry took another look at your post and see yours is true 4x4.