Triton engines and transmissions

(as in F-150’s Expeditions etc.)

Two modular Triton series engines were the power choices. A 4.6 litre V8 was standard and an optional 5.4 litre motor, with more low-end torque, was the other one. Both of these engines have a fail-safe cooling system feature that allows you drive (more like limp) up to 80 km (50 miles) following a total loss of coolant. Fuel consumption is not as bad as you might expect. Even a 4x4 with the 5.4L engine gets 14 l/100 km on the highway and 18.3 L/100 km in the city.

The Control-Trac 4x4 system has 4 settings, a 4x2 mode and three 4x4 modes. The AWD mode allows continuous on-road 4x4 use and has an auto-lock feature engages the transfer case in a locked 50/50 drive-split condition if the system senses continual operation in high-slip conditions (i.e. snow, sand etc.). You can also select the 4x4-high mode (locked 50/50 drive split) or a 4x4 low mode, when the going really gets tough!