is it possible to disconnect front drive mechanism on an AWD to make it rear wheel drive just to save gas?

Asked by buloy Jun 30, 2012 at 05:34 PM about the 2005 Ford Escape Limited AWD

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Hans answered 12 years ago

^What he said. Your car is front-wheel drive probably over 99% of the time you drive it unless you drive on dirt, snow, or ice. Brief explanation here: http://www.ehow.com/how-does_5040392_fourwheel-drive-ford-escape-work.html

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DejAzmach answered 12 years ago

What they said is totally true....its a fwd based 4wd. But what was the plan bro........Drift project outta a Ford Escape?? jajajaj

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GuruDHYXB answered 7 years ago

Can I unhook the differential on a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid and drive it as rear wheel drive

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Guru66Q12 answered 5 years ago

how do i disconnect all wheel drive on ford escape and turn it in to 2 wheel drive.Have run on rear wheels

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