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If the pavement is dry I use 2H , that has power going to the rear wheels only and gives the best gas mileage

If the pavement is wet I use A4WD ( automatic 4 wheel drive ) that way if the back wheels loose traction some of the power is transferred to the front wheels

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Q: Should you be in A4WD 4H or 4L when driving in a 1998 ford expedition?
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