Driving – FORD 2002 Excursion v.1 User Manual

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Electronic shift on the fly (ESOF) 4x4 system

The 4WD system:
• provides 4x4 High engagement and disengagement while the vehicle is

moving.

• is operated by a rotary control located on the instrument panel that

allows you select 2WD, 4x4 High or 4x4 Low operation.

• uses hub locks that can be engaged and disengaged automatically by

using a rotary control located on the instrument panel.

• automatic hub locks can be

manually overridden by rotating
the hub lock control from AUTO
to LOCK. Automatic operation of
the hub locks is recommended.

For proper operation, make

sure that the arrow and the
indicator dot on the hub are
aligned.

4WD system indicator lights

The 4WD system indicator lights illuminate only under the following
conditions. If these lights illuminate when driving in 2WD, contact your
Ford dealer as soon as possible.
4x4- momentarily illuminates

when the vehicle is started.
Illuminates after 4x4 High or 4x4
LOW is engaged.

4x4 LOW– momentarily

illuminates after the vehicle is
started. Illuminates when 4x4
Low is engaged.

4x4

4x4

LOW

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