2002 Ford Taurus traction in snow

Tiny
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  • 2002 FORD TAURUS
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 65,000 MILES
Is it normal with a front wheel drive car for one wheel to rotate (in a snow situation) while the other is not rotating. This is my first front wheel drive car. Thanks
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 AT 7:39 PM

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Tiny
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FWD vehicles have a differential the same as RWD vehicles allowing the wheels to rotate at different speeds under certain conditions

INTRODUCTION
The 4F50N combines an automatic transaxle and differential into a single unit designed for front wheel drive vehicles. The transaxle is an electronically controlled, fully automatic unit with 4 forward speeds, Reverse, Neutral and Park. Shift control solenoids provide gear selection and are controlled by a microprocessor.
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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 AT 8:03 PM

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