It's probably correct. Just like with all models, you can't get every option on every trim. Why have trims if you can get everything on every trim? It's how it works on all of Ford's other models and every other manufacturer does the same thing. Higher trims get more options.
How did the sport trac do in the snow and those conditions using just 4h? Any issues with jerking, etc going from snow to more dry pavement?
Not a lot of jerking, but I would switch it to 2H when there was sustained dry pavement. Not the best solution and something I was hoping to avoid with a new vehicle.
I agree. I understand no one wants any surprises at the time of ordering, but this is one thing I wish they'd shut up about.
I havenāt ever had a 4x4, so forgive my ignorance. will you damage anything if you keep it in 4H?
I had the same question when I got the Sport Trac a few years ago to drive during the winters here in NH. The truck comes with a manual named "Four Wheeling" and there is no mention of not driving in 4WD in dry conditions. However, the regular owners manual says " 4H or 4L operation is not recommended on dry pavement. Doing so could result in difficult disengagement of the transfer case, damage to the transfer case, increased tire wear, decreased fuel economy and difficulty turning. "
Iām pretty sure itās correct. mid package includes remote start. Canāt have remote start on a manual, so Ford must have thought either 1) include the auto in with mid package or 2) have it a separate charge along with mid package and have people get more pissed at how expensive the bronco is and not get one because they canāt drive a manual.
You could have a point, and that would make the mid package an unexpected bargain. I'm not sure where the preliminary pricing came from that showed a $1,500 charge to move to automatic in the vehicles that come standard with a manual.
Makes sense. I could do without the mid package but really want that 110V outlet on the back console.
I had an 03 4Runner with only 2H, 4H and 4L. I live in Colorado and never really had an issue. Tires make a big difference. I would also switch to 4H if conditions got bad. I would also switch back to 2H on sustained dry pavement. More of a nuisance than anything else. I do recall my owner's manual stating that I shouldn't drive over a certain speed (maybe 45 mph?), but if conditions are really bad, do I really want to be driving faster than that anyway?
