Drag or resistance produced by a moving object, such as a motor vehicle, as it displaces the air in its path Usually measured in pounds, aerodynamic drag increases in proportion to an object’s frontal area, drag coefficient and the square of its speed

Soft, lower body extension attached below the front bumper improving vehicle performance by limiting the amount of airflow directed under the vehicle Improves aerodynamics and redirects the airflow to the engine compartment for improved engine cooling or air conditioning performance Assists in reducing aerodynamic lift, turbulence and drag

A component of the air conditioning system Condenses and filters moisture and contaminants from pressurized air from the air compressor Most air dryers use a drying agent known as a desiccant to remove moisture from the air Moisture is automatically expelled when the compressor unloads

During a moderate-to-severe frontal impact, the airbag is designed to inflate in approximately 1/20th of a second (less time than it takes to blink an eye) and begins to deflate immediately thereafter. In that brief period, the airbag can help reduce the risk of injury to the head and chest of the driver and/or the right front seat passenger Electr [..]

Continuously monitors wheel speed, throttle position and steering-wheel angle sensors to determine the vehicle’s conditions and driver’s intent. The system then determines the optimal amount of front and rear torque for the given conditions to not only reduce wheel slip but to prevent the slip from occurring in the first place Helps ensure the vehi [..]

Refers to any type of vehicle that uses nontraditional fuel or power sources: Methanol/Ethanol Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Propane Electricity (as in Escape Hybrid)

Engine-driven device that converts mechanical energy into alternating electrical current Provides power to run all of the vehicle’s electrical components when the engine is running Single or dual heavy-duty alternators that provide additional charging capacity are also available for applications such as cold-climate operation (temperatures below -2 [..]

The number of output shaft (on front-wheel-drive vehicles) or drive shaft (on rear-wheel-drive vehicles) revolutions required to rotate the axle one full turn For a rear-wheel-drive vehicle with an axle ratio of 3.55:1, the drive shaft would have to rotate 3.55 times to rotate the rear axle once. This is also known as the Final Drive Ratio Lower nu [..]

Type of rear drive axle offering two reduction ratios and a control mechanism for selecting either ratio at the driver’s discretion“Lo” axle range (the higher numerical ratio) provides maximum pulling power“Hi” range (the lower numerical ratio) provides maximum road speed 2-speed rear axle permits split-shifting in the lower transmission gears to o [..]