What happens when you drive a ford explorer in low 4x4 at highway speeds?
What happens when you drive a ford explorer in low 4x4 at highway speeds? - 1
The trans gets overworked and overheated and you could seriously damage the transmission.
You will probably only get to about 40 mph and kill the transfer case slowly.
You'll be bouncing off the rev limiter before you get to highway speed. Also the drivetrain will be under significant centrifugal force.
First of all, 4X4 low is geared too low for highway speeds. 4X4 low is designed for getting out of mud, snow and other type of terrain without spinning your wheels and digging in deeper. It is not designed for the road. It is also good for pulling, such as you would do if you were trying pull a stuck vehicle free using a tow strap or chain!
No matter how hard you push on the gas, the vehicle will not go very fast do to the gearing! In 4X4 low you would be lucky to get to 15 mph.
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