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4wd and awd systems – FORD 1999 Explorer User Manual

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How your vehicle differs from
other vehicles

4WD and AWD vehicles can differ
from some other vehicles in a few
noticeable ways. Your 4WD or
AWD may be:
• Higher — to allow it to travel

over rough terrain without
getting hung up or damaging
underbody components, and to
accommodate 4WD components.

• Shorter — to give it the

capability to approach inclines
and drive over the crest of a hill
without getting hung up or
damaging underbody
components. A shorter
wheelbase may make your
vehicle quicker to respond to
steering inputs than a vehicle
with a longer wheelbase.

• Narrower — to provide greater

maneuverability in tight spaces,
particularly in off-road use.

These differences that make your
4WD or AWD so versatile also
make it handle differently than an
ordinary passenger car.

4WD and AWD systems

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