2002 Ford Taurus traction in snow

2002 FORD TAURUS
65,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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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
Dec 23, 2008 at 11:39 AM
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DAVE H
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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.
Dec 23, 2008 at 12:03 PM
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