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May 17, 2014 | 03:21 PM

bradwick

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Recently acquired a low mileage 2006 3.0 Escape. There are 4X4 stickers on it but it sure seemed easy to get stuck when the GF and I were driving in a muddy patch. I checked the owners manual but couldn't seem to find anything about engaging the 4WD. I assume it's passive and only engages when I'm already stuck!

True or false?

Thanks.

PS: Had to be pulled out by a true "4WD low" pickup.

May 18, 2014 | 12:06 AM

85e150

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"stickers" or OEM badges?

Got the goods out back?

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May 22, 2014 | 07:14 AM

bradwick

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My "stickers" quote was correct. By "goods out back" I assume you're referring to a rr diff and a longitudinal driveshaft? Simple enough to check for those...

Thx.

May 22, 2014 | 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bradwick

If you believe some of the ad hype, it's supposed anticipate wheel spin before it happens!

May 25, 2014 | 08:25 PM

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Checked underneath and the truck does indeed have "the goods". Heard it called "slip and grip"-no extra grip until it starts to slip, which in my case was too late!