Four-Wheel Drive Systems

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The four-wheel drive system consists of:

mode select switch (MSS) located on the instrument panel center finish panel
Four-wheel drive relay located under the trim panel by the rear accessory power point.
transfer case mounted to the front transaxle.
driveshaft and universal joints (transfers power from the transfer case to the RBC).
rotary blade coupling (RBC) mounted to the front of the rear differential.