2002 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 6th Printing - Page 201

Driving Shift from: 5 (Overdrive) - 4 4-3 3-2 2-1 Maximum downshift speeds Transfer case position (if equipped) AUTO or HIGH LOW 88 km/h (55 mph) 34 km/h (21 mph) 72 km/h (45 mph) 27 km/h (17 mph) 56 km/h (35 mph) 21 km/h (13 mph) 32 km/h (20 mph) 11 km/h (7 mph) Reverse Ensure that the vehicle is at a complete stop before shifting into R (Reverse). Failure to do so may damage the transmission. Put the gearshift lever into N and wait at least several seconds before shifting into R. You can shift into R (Reverse) only by moving the gearshift lever from left of 3 (Third) and 4 (Fourth) gears before you shift into R (Reverse). This is a special lockout feature that protects you from accidentally shifting into R (Reverse) when you downshift from 5 (Overdrive). FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see Preparing to drive your vehicle in this chapter. When Four-wheel drive (4WD) is engaged, power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case. 4WD power can be selected when additional driving power is desired. If equipped with the Electronic Shift 4WD System, and the 4x4 Low button is pressed while the vehicle is moving, the system will not engage and no damage will occur to the 4WD system. 4x4 High and 4x4 Low operation is not recommended on dry pavement. Doing so could result in difficult disengagement of the transfer case, increased tire wear and decreased fuel economy. Control-Trac automatic four-wheel drive system The 4WD system uses all four wheels to power the vehicle. This increases traction, enabling you to drive your 4x4 over terrain and road conditions not normally traveled by two-wheel drive vehicles. Power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case that allows you to select a four-wheel drive mode best suited for your current driving conditions. 201