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1996 Explorer Control-Trac: AUTO 4WD…..torque split front 4% (variable), rear 96% (variable) 4WD LOW……torque split front 50%, rear 50% 1997 Explorer Control-Trac: AUTO 4WD…..torque split front 4% (variable), rear 96% (variable) 4WD HIGH…..torque split front 50%, rear 50% 4WD LOW……torque split front 50%, rear 50% 1997 Explorer All-Wheel Drive – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >I’m confused. (My standard state, BTW). >Prior to ‘97, V6 Explorers had transfer cases with 2WD, 4W high, >and 4W low. I think I understand that, especially 2WD. >All ‘97 with one of the two V6s have a transfer case with >settings labelled 4WD auto, 4WD high, and 4WD low. >I’m sure this has been discussed, but I musta missed it. What’s >the difference? And, how does 4WD Auto contrast with the V8 >models’ AWD? >Thanks. >– >Alex. Neihaus >Notes Marketing >Lotus Development Corp.

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I’m confused. (My standard state, BTW). Prior to ‘97, V6 Explorers had transfer cases with 2WD, 4W high, and 4W low. I think I understand that, especially 2WD. All ‘97 with one of the two V6s have a transfer case with settings labelled 4WD auto, 4WD high, and 4WD low. I’m sure this has been discussed, but I musta missed it. What’s the difference? And, how does 4WD Auto contrast with the V8 models’ AWD? Thanks. — Alex. Neihaus Notes Marketing Lotus Development Corp.

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