This is the first F150 I've owned that has 4WD Auto. Who uses it and when. I could see it being useful in the rain, but otherwise I would just use 4WD

 

I'll use it in heavier rain or slicker road conditions... and definately snow conditions. Other than that 2wd...

 

I put mine in 4W Auto the following conditions:

• rain
• snow
• towing travel trailer on gravel or dirt roads, especially uphill
• driving on Forest Service Roads in the mountains
• pulling the boat out of the launch

Otherwise it's always in 2WD. I've only had it for just over a year, but I don't think I've ever put it in 4 WD high or low other than testing it in the snow.

 

I went a year or so without touching it. I use it now in the frequent rain here in FL. It helps with pulling away from a stop uneventfully in slick conditions.

 

 

Use it when you have variable traction conditions. I use mine all the time in the rain... helps the Boost launch (amusing to spank a muscle car off the line in the rain because he was vaporizing 2 tires while I had power to 4). During a heavy continuous snow? 4H. When things are melting and you have patches of wet or even dry ground mixed with patches of snow? 4A.

I'll even go to 4A on gravel/white rock roads, especially if I'm in a hurry. The added traction is nice.

 

i figure to switch to 4A November 1st and leave it

 

Overall, the general consensus of when could be used is acceptable, however...

If you're needing 4x4, just turn the thing to 4H and let it be. It is way more precise and predictable than the should-I-shouldn't-I thinking of a computer.

Watch out for that 4A on tight corners. It will do zero for you...

And... if you want to stand a chance at the green light to the guy with an XLT, you'd better be in 4H otherwise your ego will be seriously smok'd

 

Lets see I agree with everyone but you......lol sorry