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Driving<br />

4WD Systems<br />

4WD uses all four whe<strong>el</strong>s to power the vehicle. This increases traction,<br />

enabling you to drive over terrain and road conditions that a<br />

conventional two-whe<strong>el</strong> drive vehicle cannot.<br />

Power is supplied to all four whe<strong>el</strong>s through a transfer case. On 4WD<br />

vehicles, the transfer case allows you to s<strong>el</strong>ect 4WD when necessary.<br />

Information on transfer case operation and shifting procedures can be<br />

found in the Driving chapter. Information on transfer case maintenance<br />

can be found in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. You<br />

should become thoroughly familiar with this information before you<br />

operate your vehicle.<br />

Normal characteristics<br />

On some 4WD mo<strong>d<strong>el</strong></strong>s, the initial shift from two-whe<strong>el</strong> drive to 4x4 while<br />

the vehicle is moving can cause some momentary clunk and ratcheting<br />

sounds. This is the front drivetrain coming up to speed and the<br />

automatic locking hubs engaging and is not cause for concern.<br />

Sand<br />

When driving over sand, try to keep all four whe<strong>el</strong>s on the most solid<br />

area of the trail. Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to a lower<br />

gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Apply the acc<strong>el</strong>erator slowly<br />

and avoid spinning the whe<strong>el</strong>s.<br />

Note: If your vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring<br />

System (TPMS), the system indicator light may illuminate depending on<br />

how much air is r<strong>el</strong>eased from your tires and/or how long you drive the<br />

vehicle under these conditions.<br />

Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you<br />

and cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point that assistance may<br />

be required from another vehicle. Remember, you may be able to back<br />

out the way you came if you proceed with caution.<br />

Mud and water<br />

If you must drive through high<br />

water, drive slowly. Traction or<br />

brake capability may be limited.<br />

When driving through water,<br />

determine the depth; avoid water<br />

higher than the bottom of the hubs<br />

(if possible) and proceed slowly. If<br />

the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall.<br />

245<br />

2007 <strong>Explorer</strong> (exp)<br />

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)<br />

USA (fus)

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