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I am looking at a 2000 explorer sport ( for wife) with a 4 litre automatic and 4.10 rearend ratio. Does anyone know what kind of mileage I can expect with this truck. It also has p255 70 R16 tires. Thanks, NorminN.B.
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I meant to say gas mileage on this truck. Someone must have one like it. Any comments on how it would be on the highway and around town. Thanks, NorminN.B.
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My '97 4x4 Sport with 4.0L SOHC, 5-speed automatic & 4.10 axle averages 16 MPG in town and 19 MPG on the highway. My lifetime average over the 5 1/2 years that I have owned it is 17.22 MPG over 97K miles.
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we havent figured it out yet, but my wifes sport trac get really bad mileage. Doesnt seem to be much better than the mileage on my F250.
The 4.10 gears are great for grunt, but they do take away on the mileage
The 4.10 gears are great for grunt, but they do take away on the mileage
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>Thanks for the reply. Does your truck have the P255x16
>tires? NorminN.B. 
It did for the first 50K miles, the last 47K have been on 265 75R16s. The 255 70R16 tires were the only tires offered by Ford on an Explorer equipped with 4.10s.
>tires? NorminN.B.
It did for the first 50K miles, the last 47K have been on 265 75R16s. The 255 70R16 tires were the only tires offered by Ford on an Explorer equipped with 4.10s.
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What kind of difference did the 265's make? How was the ride. This sport has 42,000km's on it and it rides a bit rough compared to my 2000 f150 4x4. Thanks, NorminN.B.
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No real difference in my mileage. Traction & comfort greatly improved but that was probably more of a result from going from 50K Wilderness ATs to 0 mile LTX ATs. Looks improved. 30" tires would be too small with my lifts.
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Thanks for all the good reply's. Now if I understand correctly, there are two 4 wheel drive systems on the 2000 explorer. 4x4 and AWD.Auto. Can anyone explain to me the difference between the two, and how do I tell them apart. Thanks, NorminN.B.
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The 4x4 AKA Control-Trac has a rotary switch on the dash. It was only available with the V6 engines. The first mode is 4x4 Auto where most of the power is sent to the rear wheels until slippage is sensed at which point up to 100% of the power will go to the front. This is for normal driving conditions. The second mode is 4x4 High. This locks the front and rear wheels together splitting the power equally. This should only be used in the snow or off-road, never on dry pavement. The third mode 4x4 Low which also locks the wheels and splits power evenly. The gearing ratio (I think that it) is different however and you shouldn't drive over 30 mph (I believe) in this mode. It's meant for heavy off-roading or at a slippery boat launch. It's a nice versatile system and I like it.
The AWD system is only available with V8 engines. The power is split 35/65 (about - front/rear) under normal conditions. When slippage is detected, up to 100% power will go to the wheels with the most traction. This system works all the time and there's no levels or buttons to push. It's all automatic.
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The AWD system is only available with V8 engines. The power is split 35/65 (about - front/rear) under normal conditions. When slippage is detected, up to 100% power will go to the wheels with the most traction. This system works all the time and there's no levels or buttons to push. It's all automatic.
Good luck
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Thanks for the great explanation. I bought the truck today. It is a beautiful truck, rides a little rough with the BFG Long Trails, but they are good tires. I have them on my f-150. I think it is going to be harder on gas than my truck. It feels like there is a little shutter in the front end of the Explorer when starting off. Does anyone know what that might be. Thanks for all the information, NorminN.B. :-X12
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