Driving
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The 4x4 Low mode supplies
four-wheel drive with full power
to both axles and includes a
lower gear ratio for low-speed. It
is only intended for off-road
applications that require extra
power including deep sand, steep
grades and pulling a boat and
trailer out of the water.
The vehicle shou ld not be ope rated in 4x 4 High and 4x 4 Low on
dr y or me rely wet pa veme nt. Doin g so will pr odu ce excessive
noise , incr ease tir e wear and ma y da ma ge dr ive lin e compon ents.
The se mode s are intende d for use on ly on con sist ently slippe ry or
loose su rfaces.
If your vehicle is equipped with 4WD, a spare tire of a different
size than the road tires should never be used. Such a tire could
make the vehicle difficult to control and as well as result in damage to
driveline components.
Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and
four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a
lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not
designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more
than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under
off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt
maneuvers in these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously could result in
an increased risk of vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
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| Categories | Ford Explorer Manuals, Ford Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2002 |
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