How does the 5.0 AWD Work? Also Gas mileage? + More questions.

[1999 XLT AWD]

does any body know to clean fuel injectors? i think this one of my MPG problem.

 

[jremington59]

Try buying a good quality fuel injector cleaner and use it as directed. If it says it treats up to 18 gallons I'll only make sure there's 14 so it is a little stonger. You may have to do it a couple times.

 

[safn1949]

Ok fellas,hang on for a stupid question.I am looking at a 2000 XLT that I assume is AWD,I have not had a chance to get inside it yet.But I don't see any 4x4 switch just looking thru the windows.

I assume if I don't see one it is AWD,did they make a 2000 4WD and if so how to tell the difference quickly,thanks for your help as this thing is way different then my 94 XLT.

 

[SoNic67]

I think it is 2WD. Look below the driver seat, if you see a big metal thingie, that's the AWD transmission case.
Also you can look to the front wheels if they have CV joints like the ones in the back.

 

[black91EB]

I think it is 2WD. Look below the driver seat, if you see a big metal thingie, that's the AWD transmission case.
Also you can look to the front wheels if they have CV joints like the ones in the back.

2000 has a solid rear axle, so no rear CV's. The 4x4 selector switch is just to the left of the radio, directly across the radio from the rear wiper switch. It is also similar in style to the rear wiper switch. If it does not have this switch it is AWD. As far as determining whether it is 2wd or AWD/4WD, look under the front, if it has a front differential and axle shafts, it is 4WD or AWD

 

[SoNic67]

Ah, don't know why I have misread 2002... Sorry.

 

[safn1949]

It has a transfer case and front drive shafts.I knew that,I will have to wait until I can look at it closer to see if it is AWD or 4WD.I didn't know if the 5.0 had a choice of both or not.

 

[SoNic67]

Didn't know how much you know about cars/trucks
My 2001 5.0L AWD doesn't have a 4x4 selector. But it is Eddie Bower, not XLT.
I would say that if it doesn't have the selector it is a AWD.

 

[my pos mounty]

It has a transfer case and front drive shafts.I knew that,I will have to wait until I can look at it closer to see if it is AWD or 4WD.I didn't know if the 5.0 had a choice of both or not.

The 5.0 models were all either 2 wheel drive, or All Wheel Drive.

 

[1999 XLT AWD]

Try buying a good quality fuel injector cleaner and use it as directed. If it says it treats up to 18 gallons I'll only make sure there's 14 so it is a little stonger. You may have to do it a couple times.

cool thanks. do you have any sugguestion on the type of injector cleaner.

 

[safn1949]

The 5.0 models were all either 2 wheel drive, or All Wheel Drive.

AWD it is then,it's a 2000 XLT in surprisingly good condition,leather,loaded,high miles but it has never been off road.They want $3500 or BO.It has the 5.0 with 174,000 on it.

I have no intention of paying $3500 for it,I don't need it,just like it.Plus the AC and all of the power options have to work before I will consider buying it.Thought I would offer the guy $2700 to start after I drive it to see how it runs and drives.
Crawled under it and it's pretty clean,we are in Minnesota so salt can be a problem.I would just drive it around so I can park the 94 in preparation for a lift and tires.I am quite good at walking away from a deal.


Injector cleaner,BG44K is the best I have ever seen,$25 a can but man does it work and you only have to do it 2x a year.

 

[1999 XLT AWD]

It has a transfer case and front drive shafts.I knew that,I will have to wait until I can look at it closer to see if it is AWD or 4WD.I didn't know if the 5.0 had a choice of both or not.

if you check the 5th, 6th, and 7th digit on the VIN they should be U35 for AWD and the 8th letter on the VIN should be a P which is the 5.0L

 

[safn1949]

Drove it today,has a slight vibration when I let off the gas.I suspect a u-joint but we will see.Paid $3000 for it as the front brakes and rotors had just been done,drove nice and everything works sooooo,now I have 2 of them.

 

[traveler]

Had a choice between starting a new thread, or digging up an old one. Figured digging up and old one was the better idea.

I was trying to find out the difference between AWD and 4WD. This thread answered my question but raised a new one. It is stated several times to be sure to replace ALL the tires at once. I just bought a 2000 EB. The previous owner had her front suspension go bad about a year and a half ago if I remember right (she's a friend so I know the trucks history and actually I replaced the worn parts for her). Due to bad ball joints, hubs, and tie rod ends, her front tires were worn considerably. She replaced them and they are still good, near new (the truck hasn't been driven in 9-10 months). The rear tires however are worn. I was going to replace them with new ones. How much difference is within tolerances to prevent any damage? I could search for used tires with similar wear to the current front tires if that is a better idea.

 

[gavin]

I believe Ford says anything more than 4/32 difference (ie, 1/8 inch) in tread depth could cause premature wear/failure to the viscous coupling due to the difference in rotational speeds.

 

[traveler]

So if the current front tires have more than 4/32" wear I can't use new tires, but I could find two used tires that are within 4/32" +/- of the front tires and use those. Hmmm better start some research on what the new tread depth is on the tires in front, and get out the tread wear gauge.

 

[safn1949]

Save yourself a lot of trouble....replace all 4 tires at once,if you don't and it causes a problem...and it will,it is gonna cost you big time.I replaced mine with a set of Prodigy's from discount tire and it cost me $400. Might be $450 by now but a toasted transfer case or whatever is going to be a lot more.

 

[traveler]

If I had an extra 450 laying around thats just what I'd do. But I don't. I measured the front tires today, they are well within 4/32" of new ones. But thanks for the advice.

 

[traveler]

Ok, found a solution that can make all happy. I found a salvage 95 Eddie Bauer Explorer at the local yard. It had 4 good used Michelins on it. All the same brand, model, size and wear. Bought all of those for 140 plus a receiver hitch for 50. Now I can sell the mismatched tires on Ebay individually and come out ahead. The Michelins look great and ride ok. One did show up flat yesterday morning, an irritation but an easy fix.

 

[koda2000]

I have two 2001's. A 4.0L SOHC V6 and a 5.0L V8. They are both 2WD auto trans and get very similar fuel mileage with the V6 getting about 1 mpg more than the V8. 15'ish city 19+ highway. I specifically stayed away from 4WD/AWD because I don't need it where I live (GA), I never drive off road and I didn't want the extra weight and complexity of 4WD/AWD. I do all my own repairs, so a RWD truck is about as simple/easy as it gets. Of course when I lived in the the NY tri-state area all my vehicles were 4WD (it only made sense). 4WD/AWD is great in the snow, but don't start thinking it's much better on ice. When it's icy, stay home if you can and let everyone else crash & burn.