I just bought one and the dealer said I don't have to shift it into AWD, that this happens automatically.
2006-12-04 07:49:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
The dealer is right. If you do feel it kick in, you've got a mechanical problem that will need immediate attention.
Unlike 4WD systems, AWD systems are on all the time. Most of the power is directed to the front wheels on your Escape until they begin to slip, as they slip more power is directed to the rear wheel.
In a 4WD system, you have to tell the 4WD trasfer case to engage, so you will feel it kick in and disengage whenever you use it.
Hope this helps.
2006-12-04 07:57:40 · answer #1 · answered by Lemar J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its awd it may be always locked but if you have a switch that says auto, 4wd hi, 4wd lo then it will shift by itself go find a grassy field and floor it. If the wheels all spin then your always in 4wd you will know if it shifts into 4wd you will feel and here it my explorer is like that you drive in auto if the rear wheels slip you can feel and here the front end kick in . read your manual before you shift your 4wd system there are some things you need to know
2006-12-04 20:40:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I own a 2005 Escape and I have felt it engage the rear diff when spinning on ice or snow, not very often though. Most of the time it just grabs and keeps moving.
Thumbs up for buying American!!!! :)
2006-12-04 22:18:45 · answer #3 · answered by Cooljerk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is in all wheel drive all the time
2006-12-04 15:53:27 · answer #4 · answered by goldwing127959 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋