2002 Ford Excursion Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 168

Driving 2H (2WD High) - For general on-road driving. Sends power to the rear wheels only. 4H (4WD High) - For winter and off-road conditions. Sends power to front and rear wheels. 4L (4WD Low)- For low-speed off-road cond applications that require extra power such as steep grades, deep sand or pulling a boat out of the water. Sends power to front and rear wheels. Note: Some noise may be heard as the 4WD system shifts or engages. This is normal. Shifting from 2WD (2WD High) to 4x4 HIGH (4WD High) Rotate the 4WD control to the 4x4 HIGH position at speeds up to 88 4X4 4X4 HIGH km/h (55 mph). LOW 2WD • To prevent damage, the electronic shift 4WD system is designed to engage 4x4 HIGH (4WD High) when the vehicle is moving. If shifted to 4x4 HIGH (4WD HIGH) while at complete stop, 4x4 may not engage and the 4x4 indicator may not illuminate until the vehicle is driven above 8 km/h (5 mph). Do not shift into 4x4 HIGH with the rear wheels slipping. Shifting from 4x4 HIGH (4WD High) to 2WD (2WD High) Rotate the 4WD control to 2WD at 4X4 any forward speed. Disengagement 4X4 HIGH LOW 2WD of the transfer case and front hubs may be delayed due to torque bind which is caused by driving on dry hard surfaces or performing tight turns while using the 4WD system. • You do not need to operate the vehicle in R (Reverse) to disengage your front hubs, but it will eliminate any torque bind and allow the system to immediately disengage. 168