Quick Question

[axionplaya]

I own a '96 Ford Explorer XLT with the Control Trac 4WD option. I am currently at maybe 15-16 mpg (guesstimate) at the moment when I have the 2WD option on. I have noticed that when I set the car in the 4WD AUTO option, I get almost virtually the same mileage. My question is: Is it actually safe to drive the truck in 4WD AUTO from now on without having to worry about problems with tires and/or the transfer case? I won't be using the 4WD LOW option either unless I gotta haul some ass some hills...

 

[Jester1994]

The 4wd Auto setting will only engage the 4wd if the wheels start to slip or if the computer senses something going on with the wheels/conditions on the road. You shouldn't use 4wd low range unless you are in some mud/sand/snow going really slow or if you get stuck somewhere (ie-offroading or in bad conditions).

 

[axionplaya]

Basically, all-in-all... it's ok to use the 4WD AUTO setting without any major worries...

Roy
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1996 Ford Explorer XLT
4WD
4.0L SOHC V6
K&N Filter
Flowmaster

 

[F14CRAZY]

Basically, all-in-all... it's ok to use the 4WD AUTO setting without any major worries...

Roy

yes.