Ford 2002 Explorer Sport Trac Automobile User Manual


 
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles
SUV and truck vehicles can differ
from some other vehicles in a few
noticeable ways. Your 4WD or AWD
may be:
Higher to allow it to travel
over rough terrain without getting
hung up or damaging underbody
components, and to accommodate
4WD components.
Shorter to give it the capability
to approach inclines and drive
over the crest of a hill without
getting hung up or damaging
underbody components. A shorter
wheelbase may make your vehicle
quicker to respond to steering inputs than a vehicle with a longer
wheelbase.
Narrower to provide greater
maneuverability in tight spaces,
particularly in off-road use.
These differences that make your
vehicle so versatile also make it
handle differently than an ordinary
passenger car.
Vehicle Characteristics
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