Four-Wheel Drive (4Wd) Operation; Reverse; Control-Trac Automatic Four-Wheel Drive System - Ford 2002 Explorer Owner's Manual

Maximum downshift speeds
Shift from:
5 (Overdrive) - 4
4 - 3
3 - 2
2 - 1

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.
Transfer case position (if equipped)
AUTO or HIGH
88 km/h (55 mph)
72 km/h (45 mph)
56 km/h (35 mph)
32 km/h (20 mph)
Driving
LOW
34 km/h (21 mph)
27 km/h (17 mph)
21 km/h (13 mph)
11 km/h (7 mph)
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