I don't think that the AWD would provide any significant improvements over Stability control from a safety standpoint. The AWD is most useful in providing traction to make the vehicle go under low traction conditions (snow and ice or on boat ramps).
What is the "new trans flash"?wbj said:I did order AWD Enclave a couple of weeks ago (AWD with everything except the sunroof)...the new trans flash is coming this fall that I think will help with the 35-55 mph "punch it" issue that some have been bothered about particularly with the little bit extra weight of the AWD...the extra cost and mileage issues did not really bother me that much so I just went with it for peace of mind....we'll see!
honey, if ford built it i dont want it and that is the truth... if i wanted anything to do w/ford i would have bought a ford. give me a break pls...netmag said:I read on the acadia forum that Ford had a hand in the AWD being used in the Lambdas. If so, then does anyone know if the FWD transmission is also a joint effort?
Part of the reason we're in the market for a new vehicle is due to a Ford AWD transmission that is showing signs of starting to fail.
The 6 speed transmission used in both Lambda's (FWD or AWD) was jointly developed by GM and Ford. Each manufacturer adds their own touches though so they are not the same.MsS42 said:honey, if ford built it i dont want it and that is the truth... if i wanted anything to do w/ford i would have bought a ford. give me a break pls...hno: :sosad: