Ford 2002 Explorer Sport Trac Owner's Manual page 5

How your vehicle differs from other vehicles
SUV and truck vehicles can differ
from some other vehicles in a few
noticeable ways. Your 4WD or AWD
may be:
• Higher — to allow it to travel
over rough terrain without getting
hung up or damaging underbody
components, and to accommodate
4WD components.
• Shorter — to give it the capability
to approach inclines and drive
over the crest of a hill without
getting hung up or damaging
underbody components. A shorter
wheelbase may make your vehicle
quicker to respond to steering inputs than a vehicle with a longer
wheelbase.
• Narrower — to provide greater
maneuverability in tight spaces,
particularly in off-road use.
These differences that make your
vehicle so versatile also make it
handle differently than an ordinary
passenger car.
Vehicle Characteristics
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