[AllWhiteEco]

If you can get a truck equipped with 4A that would best for your want of more traction on wet roads. The reason why 4H/4L isn’t recommended on road is the binding of the front suspension/steering components that occurs when turning. 4A alleviates this by disengaging power to the front wheels during sharp turns unless it senses wheel slippage during the turn. 4H/4L locks the truck into 50/50 power distribution front/rear whereas 4A allows the transfer case to vary power distribution anywhere from 0-50% to the front wheels.


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[AllWhiteEco]

I know that was the case in the past, but wasn’t sure if they changed that for 2021. It wouldn’t surprise me considering all the new options and technology available on the new XLT’s.

After some digging it looks like Ford is still not offering 4A on the new XLT’s. That is a real shame as it is a great feature. I used it for an entire week when we had the crazy snow storms and when they had the roads half plowed with ice patches. It worked flawlessly to provide additional traction whenever needed.

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[AllWhiteEco]

You don't say anything about why you have a pickup truck. A pickup truck is the wrong vehicle to be driving if one has concern about wet roads and snow. You need a Subaru. Every Subaru comes with a better "4A" than any F-150. Is on full time in the Subaru, no switch to turn it off. Works on pavement, in turns, everywhere.

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He doesn't need to justify why he drives a pickup to the internet (you). I could not disagree more that a pickup is the wrong vehicle to drive on wet roads and snow. Mine has worked flawlessly in both of those conditions. I passed by many stuck subarus during the last snow storm in my pickup truck in 2WD. Tires are a much bigger factor. Does a Subaru have a 5.5-6.5' bed?