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Can you explain how the four-wheel-drive system in the Ford Escape operates?
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The Ford Escape SUV features a four-wheel drive system that utilizes a transfer case below the vehicle to send power to all four wheels. Under normal driving conditions, most power is directed to the front wheels, but in instances of traction loss, power is automatically transferred to the rear wheels. If your vehicle has full four-wheel drive capability, there will be a drive selector that allows you to engage either four-wheel drive low or high range. With this feature, power is evenly distributed to each wheel and can be locked in place. High range is optimal for highway speeds, while low range is better suited for off-road terrain due to its limited speed capacity.
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Out of nowhere, my dashboard just showed a message about AWD loss and needing service. Does anyone have any insight on this issue?
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How is the power sent from the engine to the wheels? Is it through a clutch system? My Escape starting shaking today when I turned at an intersection, similar to how a 4-wheel drive pickup shakes when in gear on a dry road.
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In the case of four-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive Ford Escapes, the primary power is sent to the front wheels. This is true even for Escapes featuring the smart all-wheel-drive system, where a majority of the power is directed to the front wheels in regular driving conditions. This strategy enhances fuel efficiency until there is a slip in traction.
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The majority of power is sent to the front wheels under regular driving conditions, with the aim of enhancing fuel economy, until a situation arises where traction is compromised.
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