Over the years it has been rear wheel drive , 4x4 with Fords Control Trac
system that has a low range on the transfer case , and all wheel drive
super lift carries a body lift for the sport trac
The transfer case for your 4X4 is bolted to the rear of the transmission
According to the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Owner Guide : ( 1.2 litres / 1.3 U.S. quarts of Motorcraft MERCON Multi- Purpose automatic transmission fluid is used in the transfer case )
For the control trac 4x4 system , just to the right of the radio are buttons showing 4x4 auto , 4x4 high , 4x4 low ( on a 2002 Ford Explorer )
In a 1997 Ford Explorer : Control Trac is Fords name for the 4x4 system , with the 2 speed transfer case ( it has a LOW RANGE that can be used off-road )
The 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4x4 typically comes with tire sizes of 235/75R15. However, depending on the specific model and any modifications, some versions may use 255/70R16 tires. It's always best to check the owner's manual or the tire placard located on the driver's side door jamb for the recommended tire size.
On a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac : In the center stack of the dash , to the left of the radio , you will see a rotary dial . It shows ( 2WD / 4X4 HIGH / 4X4 LOW ) The 4X4 positions are not to be used on DRY pavement As long as the rear wheels are not spinning you can select 4X4 HIGH for use in snow , sand , gravel , etcetera If you want to select 4X4 LOW , with your foot on the brake pedal , engine running , shift to neutral , select 4X4 LOW ( wait until you hear a click ) then put it in gear
The 4x4 control module is located behind the kick panel in the passenger side floor board. The module simply unplugs and you plug the new one in.
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On a 2002 Ford Explorer with the Control Trac 4x4 system , or the all wheel drive system , the transfer case is bolted to the rear of the transmission
The 4.0 liter single over head cam ( SOHC ) V6 with the Control Trac 4x4 system
A 2003 Ford Explorer is REAR wheel drive ( and if it has the Control-Trac 4x4 system , and it is set on 4x4 AUTO , if the back wheels were to " slip " then some of the power is transferred to the front wheels )