This selects the low-range gear set and multiplies the torque to the point where the Explorer is capable of climbing some serious grades.
#2006 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED EDITION DRIVER#
When the terrain takes a turn for the worse, the driver simply slips the shifter into neutral and pushes the 4-low button on the dash. If this mode is not enough for the situation, there is a 4-high setting that will lock the centre differential and split the power evenly front to rear. That said, the driver is aware when it shifts the power around at times, which feels a little odd. The advantage is that the system can be used on any surface without risking damage (unlike lesser part-time systems), and the response time to wheel slip is fast enough to be effective. Should they begin to slip, it automatically shuttles some of the power forward. Under normal circumstances, ControlTrac drives the rear wheels. Unlike many competitors’ systems, Ford’s is active all the time. If the roll rate and roll angle are changing too quickly, it automatically applies the brakes to the appropriate wheel to “steer” the Explorer out of the situation.Īnother advantage of the Explorer is Ford’s ControlTrac four-wheel-drive system.
As well as being able to right minor bouts of understeer/oversteer, it also recognizes when the vehicle is in danger of rolling over. Should the driver get a little carried away, the Explorer features Ford’s sophisticated AdvanceTrac stability control system. The upside is that, on the highway, it wafts along with ease. While the stiffer frame (up 63% in bending and 55% torsionally) provides a solid platform for the fully independent suspension, there is noticeable body roll when the Explorer is pushed through a corner at anything more than moderate speeds. As a combination, the team works hand in glove.Īs for the Explorer’s ride and handling, emphasis has been placed on the former rather than the latter. Between the two, the ratios are spaced to suit the engine’s brawny personality. With a 4.17:1 ratio, first gear delivers the launch off the line, while the tall top gear (0.69:1) brings comfortable cruising. Power aside, the reason for the liveliness is the six-speed transmission. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
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