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Old 09-26-2008, 07:36 PM
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4x4 vs. Traction Control System
I just bought a 2007 Ford F-150 SuperCrew Lariate with the Traction Control System. I had planned on buying the 4x4 version but couldn't pass up the price on this one. So my question is, how will this handle compaired to the 4x4 version on ice and snow (I live in Colorado and drive every Winter to the mountains to ski)?

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4x4 is really for offroad conditions. AWD is a much better system for poor weather, ice and general everyday use
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4x4 is really for offroad conditions. AWD is a much better system for poor weather, ice and general everyday use
agreed.

Here is a good video to demonstrate the off road prowess:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ShJZ...ad.php?t=18744

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agreed.

Here is a good video to demonstrate the off road prowess:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ShJZ...ad.php?t=18744
Oh man, don't let Patrick see this!
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Old 09-26-2008, 09:56 PM
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Unfortunately the TCS only comes on the rear 2WD. So what is the verdict between 4x4 or rear 2WD with TCS?
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That is to say the TCS only works on the rear wheels and is therefore not an AWD vehicle.
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night and day while your tsc will be aworl of diff from a normal 2wd truck it wiil also be a wold away from a real 4x4 truck but if you stay on the road it will get you through all but the worst of snow
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