Most 4WD vehicles give you settings like:
- 2H
- 4H
- 4L
And yes, it absolutely sounds like cheat codes from a video game.
Vehicles like the Jeep Wrangler, Ford F-150, and Toyota Tacoma use proper 4WD systems because they’re designed to survive rough terrain, steep climbs, and drivers who enjoy saying things like, “Let’s see what happens if we cross this river.”
Spoiler alert:
Sometimes the answer is expensive repairs.
The Biggest Difference? AWD Is Automatic. 4WD Is a Whole Lifestyle.
This is where people get confused.
AWD is designed mainly for roads.




