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My 2001 escape 4X4 has the ability to lock the front and rear axels together and I have used it many times. The new escapes do not have this feature and the salesperson says the new 4X4 system is much improves and does not need to be locked. Is this true or sales person BS
Last edited by yankee : 06-28-2008 at 07:53.
Reason: forgotten word
I've got an 08 4x4, it's full-time 2WD and apparently a computer calculates when 4x4 is needed and switches to it rather quickly. I haven't used 4x4 yet that I've noticed. I imagine it's kicked in during rain a few times, hope to get some snow this year to test it out.
4X4 lock switch
Linear Mode
