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SportTrac Discussion
General Sport Trac Discussion
4.6 V8 AWD
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<blockquote data-quote="Johnny O" data-source="post: 1008761" data-attributes="member: 61743"><p>I have owned both, an '05 and now my '08. Can't add much to what ncstatewolfpacker said. Ride and handling on a Gen 2 is so much better that it isn't funny. Gen 2 is a little longer and most of the room seems to be in the rear seat. There is no AWD as such, Gen 2's are not in 4WD all the time, but the 4-Auto button is 2WD until the computer detects slippage and then the front end kicks in. Or you can lock it in 4-Hi or 4-Low (except Adrenaline models). Downside, there was no limited-slip axle available on a Gen 2 because they have traction control. Mine is a V6, mpg is about the same on a V8 because they have 3.55 gears and a six speed auto where the V6 has 3.73 gears and a five speed auto. Unless you tow or otherwise need more power I would take a V6 because you don't have the problems with $park plug$ and cracked exhau$t manifold$ that are associated with the V8.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Johnny O, post: 1008761, member: 61743"] I have owned both, an '05 and now my '08. Can't add much to what ncstatewolfpacker said. Ride and handling on a Gen 2 is so much better that it isn't funny. Gen 2 is a little longer and most of the room seems to be in the rear seat. There is no AWD as such, Gen 2's are not in 4WD all the time, but the 4-Auto button is 2WD until the computer detects slippage and then the front end kicks in. Or you can lock it in 4-Hi or 4-Low (except Adrenaline models). Downside, there was no limited-slip axle available on a Gen 2 because they have traction control. Mine is a V6, mpg is about the same on a V8 because they have 3.55 gears and a six speed auto where the V6 has 3.73 gears and a five speed auto. Unless you tow or otherwise need more power I would take a V6 because you don't have the problems with $park plug$ and cracked exhau$t manifold$ that are associated with the V8. [/QUOTE]
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