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Old Aug 13, 2018 | 12:31 PM
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2018 10 speed selectable mode?

Greetings!

I drive a 2017 Lariat - a beautiful truck and a joy to drive. Mine has the 4A transfer case setting which is perfect in Alberta winters, and I'm curious about the selectable mode in the 2018's. Is it similar to the 4A? I cannot find details in the Ford website.

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Old Aug 13, 2018 | 05:49 PM
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I don't know the answer, but am intrigued by your question. I also have a 2017, but don't know what the 4a is. I have 4 wheel drive with locking rear all controlled by the dial on the dash. Is this what you are talking about?
 
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Old Aug 13, 2018 | 05:55 PM
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Great questions! The answers are actually pretty important if you ever plan to use a mode other than 2wd.

I’m too lazy to type out a detailed explanation of what is asked...so I’ll refer you to the online owners manual on the Ford website.

Sometimes when someone says this, they are not being helpful...however, in this instance, it’s worth actually reading the manual on what those options are, how to use them, and when to use them.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2018 | 06:42 PM
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4A= 4wd Auto...available on upper trim levels.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2018 | 11:15 AM
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Thank You. Yes, I have the 2017 with 4A, best thing going. Like I say, curious about the new selectable mode in the 2018's
 
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Old Aug 14, 2018 | 11:37 AM
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The 4 Auto mode is standard on Lariat and above and has been since 2012 when the TOD transfer case debuted. Nothing has changed for 2018.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2018 | 12:04 PM
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Old Aug 14, 2018 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Kingofwylietx
Straight from the Ford website.

4WD modes: http://www.fordservicecontent.com/Fo...userMarket=USA

Transmission modes (sport, tow): http://www.fordservicecontent.com/Fo...userMarket=USA

Terrain control: http://www.fordservicecontent.com/Fo...userMarket=USA

Hopefully, one of those is what you are looking to read. Other than those, I don't know of any other 'modes'.
Those 3 links are BROKEN ?
 
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Old Aug 14, 2018 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by burnemark
Greetings!

I drive a 2017 Lariat - a beautiful truck and a joy to drive. Mine has the 4A transfer case setting which is perfect in Alberta winters, and I'm curious about the selectable mode in the 2018's. Is it similar to the 4A? I cannot find details in the Ford website.

Thanks!
Doesn't you 17 have drive modes. My old 2006 F250 had them (only 2) but it was selectable.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2018 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by storage_man
Those 3 links are BROKEN ?
Of course they are....it's how my day is going. lol.
Okay, ironically, the links work when you click on them in the quote you did of my post....but they don't work in my actual post.
Click the links in storage_mans quote of my post to see them.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2018 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Kingofwylietx
Of course they are....it's how my day is going. lol.
Okay, ironically, the links work when you click on them in the quote you did of my post....but they don't work in my actual post.
Click the links in storage_mans quote of my post to see them.
Now that is weird ?
 
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Old Aug 21, 2018 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Barney1234
I don't know the answer, but am intrigued by your question. I also have a 2017, but don't know what the 4a is. I have 4 wheel drive with locking rear all controlled by the dial on the dash. Is this what you are talking about?
You have to have a Lariat or higher trim for 4A. It is basicly all wheel drive, you can actually run it on dry pavement it will reduce your fuel mileage. It's just an extra option, that's great on wet roads and heavy rain also.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2018 | 05:47 PM
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Agree with TJ I have it in my 18 and to me it is just like all wheel drive. Might be fun to try with Sport mode too lol.
 
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