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toad
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In all my research before buying the 07 I stumbled across one thread where a guy said he figured it out but I dont believe he ever spilled the beans, it would be a nice option to have. I also cant recall what forum it was on, lol, not much help eh!
Its worth the drive to Acton
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Cheers from Forest Ont. , Todd
Its worth the drive to Acton
:Cheers from Forest Ont. , Todd
tmsoko
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I have yet to crawl under my STA, but if it is anything like the transfer case on the older 95-01 V8 explorers, it is a fully mechanical system - no electronics what so ever.
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Research the " BROWN WIRE MOD" here as it may be applicable to your '10 also. IDK...
toad
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Research the " BROWN WIRE MOD" here as it may be applicable to your '10 also. IDK...
hmmm.... might look into this for mine.
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=194875&highlight=brown+wire+mod
brown986
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If I understand the default AWD, it's 100% RWD unless there's rear wheel slippage, at which point some power is automatically transferred to the fronts. If I'm correct in this understanding, may I ask what is the point of disabling?
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Mine's an '07 LTD 4X4 with the 4.6. Perhaps I'm unclear on the AWD terminology. What I was referring to is my truck's default AWD automatic mode.
Am I misunderstanding or are we discussing another ST's configuation?
Am I misunderstanding or are we discussing another ST's configuation?
JohnnyO
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This:
The extra weight and some frictional losses cost some mpg but Gen 2 Tracs are not AWD in the true sense of the word. The front axle only receives power when the computer detects slippage in the rear. AWD cars like Audis run a 30/70 front/rear torque split. A 50/50 split results in the front tires spinning under acceleration because of weight transfer to the rear.
Tommy Ivo can tell you about it.
The extra weight and some frictional losses cost some mpg but Gen 2 Tracs are not AWD in the true sense of the word. The front axle only receives power when the computer detects slippage in the rear. AWD cars like Audis run a 30/70 front/rear torque split. A 50/50 split results in the front tires spinning under acceleration because of weight transfer to the rear.
Tommy Ivo can tell you about it.
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