Understanding Ford’s Intelligent All-Wheel Drive System

For those who love adventure, a good AWD drivetrain is essential. The Ford Intelligent AWD system allows you to conquer even the toughest roads thanks to its carefully crafted technological features. Let’s take a closer look at this adventurous feature and learn how it works.

How it Works

Ford’s Intelligent AWD system monitors a wide range of data as you drive. It takes into account your rate of acceleration and wheel speed, along with the position of the steering wheel and accelerator pedal. The system then automatically directs torque to different wheels to adjust for these factors and road conditions.

With power directed to certain wheels, the vehicle performs better in difficult conditions. Grip, responsiveness, and cornering balance are all adjusted too. Power and control are improved in bad weather and on steep slopes, ensuring a better overall driving experience.

How to Use It

The Intelligent AWD system is active automatically, so there’s no need for you to turn it on. However, you can customize the system according to your needs. Using the instrument panel, you can select different drive modes, such as slippery or mud/ruts. These modes help the AWD system to better adapt to your surroundings.

Information and Monitoring

On equipped vehicles, you can access important information about the functioning of the Intelligent AWD system with the AWD gauge. Navigate through the settings to the information screen, then select Intelligent AWD. On this screen, you will see helpful real-time information, showing how power is split between the axles.

The screen also displays helpful maintenance messages so you can keep track of how the system is functioning. Messages will display if the system is locked, restored, requires service, or is temporarily disabled. You can also learn if the system has turned itself off to protect itself from overheating or another maintenance issue.

Safety and Maintenance

To ensure the AWD system works efficiently and safely, it’s important to keep a few things in mind. The system works best when the wheels are well matched. So if you need a wheel replacement, it’s important to visit our official Ford dealership to ensure quality service and parts.

It’s also important to factor in all conditions that might impact the AWD system. High crosswinds, slippery gravel, and icy conditions can all present extra hazards, so a reduction in speed and an increase in caution will help the Intelligent AWD to function at its best.

At our dealership, we can tell you more about the feature or take you for a test drive so you can experience it for yourself. Take a trip to Zeigler Ford of Plainwell in Plainwell, MI today and unlock a new world of adventure.

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