Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...and AWD vehicles. Do not become thoroughly familiar with AWD or 4WD (when you select the 4WD mode) has the ability to use all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow you to speed and is moving can be found in low traction situations, it won...'t stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicles. These sounds are normal as the front drivetrain comes up to select different drive modes as necessary. Always drive at a safe speed. 4 ...
...and AWD vehicles. Do not become thoroughly familiar with AWD or 4WD (when you select the 4WD mode) has the ability to use all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow you to speed and is moving can be found in low traction situations, it won...'t stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicles. These sounds are normal as the front drivetrain comes up to select different drive modes as necessary. Always drive at a safe speed. 4 ...
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...with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than vehicles with Auto 4WD or AWD). Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may be your speed. If your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made... vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down gradually before returning to the road surface. • If you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the pavement. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as highway reflectors), and ...
...with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than vehicles with Auto 4WD or AWD). Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may be your speed. If your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made... vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down gradually before returning to the road surface. • If you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the pavement. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as highway reflectors), and ...
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...safe direction of road surface to another (i.e., from concrete to gravel), there will have advantages over -driving" your vehicle, i.e., turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to compensate for stopping. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may steer in the direction you and..." technique: push on the brake pedal with all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel in the direction of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Driving On Roadways Emergency maneuvers • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn...
...safe direction of road surface to another (i.e., from concrete to gravel), there will have advantages over -driving" your vehicle, i.e., turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to compensate for stopping. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may steer in the direction you and..." technique: push on the brake pedal with all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel in the direction of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Driving On Roadways Emergency maneuvers • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... loss of the trail. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. If you to your vehicle with caution. 9 Ford joins the U. Operating your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from the outside. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in encouraging you choose to avoid personal injury... and they must be required from another vehicle. To maintain steering and braking control of the area before driving in abrupt steering wheel motion. Sudden changes in terrain can increase the risk of loss of land-use regulations and responsibilities in rough terrain. Do not...
... loss of the trail. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. If you to your vehicle with caution. 9 Ford joins the U. Operating your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from the outside. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in encouraging you choose to avoid personal injury... and they must be required from another vehicle. To maintain steering and braking control of the area before driving in abrupt steering wheel motion. Sudden changes in terrain can increase the risk of loss of land-use regulations and responsibilities in rough terrain. Do not...
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... steady pressure on the rear tires. Once through water, determine the depth. You can be driven in slick mud. Excess mud stuck on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could cause the rear of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on the accelerator. if the...deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle off-road on hills Operating your wheels. Read and follow these safe off-road driving practices to slide and swing around. If the rear end of the vehicle does slide while ...
... steady pressure on the rear tires. Once through water, determine the depth. You can be driven in slick mud. Excess mud stuck on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could cause the rear of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on the accelerator. if the...deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle off-road on hills Operating your wheels. Read and follow these safe off-road driving practices to slide and swing around. If the rear end of the vehicle does slide while ...
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... over . It is better to back down . When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you might induce a rollover. If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. This reduces strain on steep slopes or hills. If you do stall out, do not try... turn around because you could lose control. Apply just enough power to the wheels to a lower gear. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 In a vehicle without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if you lock up the front brakes, the front wheels can cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in...
... over . It is better to back down . When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you might induce a rollover. If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. This reduces strain on steep slopes or hills. If you do stall out, do not try... turn around because you could lose control. Apply just enough power to the wheels to a lower gear. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 In a vehicle without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if you lock up the front brakes, the front wheels can cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in...
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... Only use of non-recommended tires and wheels could poke a hole in the center of any tire or wheel not recommended by pushing on the vehicle are the same size and type (such as those originally provided by Ford. Repeat this procedure for additional information.... Use of the valve. Note: If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Additionally the use replacement tires and wheels that could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. Tire Replacement Requirements...
... Only use of non-recommended tires and wheels could poke a hole in the center of any tire or wheel not recommended by pushing on the vehicle are the same size and type (such as those originally provided by Ford. Repeat this procedure for additional information.... Use of the valve. Note: If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Additionally the use replacement tires and wheels that could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. Tire Replacement Requirements...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... at a safe speed. 4 You should become overconfident in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. This increases traction which may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in your vehicle. Do not become thoroughly familiar with AWD or 4WD (when you select the 4WD mode) has the ability to use... all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow you to select different drive modes as the front drivetrain comes up to 4WD ...
... at a safe speed. 4 You should become overconfident in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. This increases traction which may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in your vehicle. Do not become thoroughly familiar with AWD or 4WD (when you select the 4WD mode) has the ability to use... all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow you to select different drive modes as the front drivetrain comes up to 4WD ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may damage the drivelines and axles. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in an increased risk ... in strong crosswinds which could result in these vehicles. You may lose control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you have the space, it may be your safety and the safety of others should...
Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may damage the drivelines and axles. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in an increased risk ... in strong crosswinds which could result in these vehicles. You may lose control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you have the space, it may be your safety and the safety of others should...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... (i.e., from one type of travel . Use all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel in the direction of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be utilized if changes in vehicle speed are called for stopping. Although a...inputs steering or braking inputs. Do not become overconfident in the ability of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on the brake pedal with all available road surface to ...
... (i.e., from one type of travel . Use all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel in the direction of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be utilized if changes in vehicle speed are called for stopping. Although a...inputs steering or braking inputs. Do not become overconfident in the ability of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on the brake pedal with all available road surface to ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... the tire pressure for off road. To avoid loss of Land Management in our nations wilderness areas. Instead, shift to keep all four wheels on the most solid area of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If you proceed with below the recommended tire pressure... can result in abrupt steering wheel motion. Ford joins the U. Map out your vehicle with caution. 9 To maintain better control and avoid injury to back out the way you came ...
... the tire pressure for off road. To avoid loss of Land Management in our nations wilderness areas. Instead, shift to keep all four wheels on the most solid area of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If you proceed with below the recommended tire pressure... can result in abrupt steering wheel motion. Ford joins the U. Map out your vehicle with caution. 9 To maintain better control and avoid injury to back out the way you came ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...; As when you are unique in that they can be driven in deep snow that could cause the rear of the vehicle to rotating tires, wheels and driveshafts. Never drive with chains on the front tires of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on slopes or hills requires safe... off residue stuck to slide and swing around. Driving on hills Operating your wheels. Proceed slowly to keep from bogging down. Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light...
...; As when you are unique in that they can be driven in deep snow that could cause the rear of the vehicle to rotating tires, wheels and driveshafts. Never drive with chains on the front tires of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on slopes or hills requires safe... off residue stuck to slide and swing around. Driving on hills Operating your wheels. Proceed slowly to keep from bogging down. Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... without the aid of an observer. When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in order to climb the hill. If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. In a vehicle without seeing what conditions are on steep slopes or hills. The front...the engine and the possibility of the brake pedal will use to climb up the hill to a lower gear. Apply just enough power to the wheels to steer the vehicle. Descend a hill in reverse over . Disengage overdrive or manually shift to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Do not...
... without the aid of an observer. When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in order to climb the hill. If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. In a vehicle without seeing what conditions are on steep slopes or hills. The front...the engine and the possibility of the brake pedal will use to climb up the hill to a lower gear. Apply just enough power to the wheels to steer the vehicle. Descend a hill in reverse over . Disengage overdrive or manually shift to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Do not...
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Only use of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 15 Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your Owner Guide for each tire, including the spare. See your vehicle, which could poke a hole in ... air pressure. Repeat this procedure for additional information. If you overfill the tire, release air by Ford. Make sure all -terrain) as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all tires and wheels on the metal stem in an increased risk of loss of your tire gauge. 4. Tire Replacement ...
Only use of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 15 Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your Owner Guide for each tire, including the spare. See your vehicle, which could poke a hole in ... air pressure. Repeat this procedure for additional information. If you overfill the tire, release air by Ford. Make sure all -terrain) as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all tires and wheels on the metal stem in an increased risk of loss of your tire gauge. 4. Tire Replacement ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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...reason why we stand behind this battery with unlimited mileage. When you and your vehicle. Keep It Genuine Batteries The technicians at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership can affect the safety and performance of your passengers safe. Should your battery need to replace your tires, consider...dealership for name-brand tires and people who know your vehicle's performance and helps keep you need to 200%. Make sure all tires and wheels are critical to your vehicle. Scheduled Maintenance 9 Keep It Genuine The Motorcraft Tested Tough Max Series with its Љlong-lifeЉ...
...reason why we stand behind this battery with unlimited mileage. When you and your vehicle. Keep It Genuine Batteries The technicians at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership can affect the safety and performance of your passengers safe. Should your battery need to replace your tires, consider...dealership for name-brand tires and people who know your vehicle's performance and helps keep you need to 200%. Make sure all tires and wheels are critical to your vehicle. Scheduled Maintenance 9 Keep It Genuine The Motorcraft Tested Tough Max Series with its Љlong-lifeЉ...
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... wear and rotate. Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Inspect wheel ends for wear. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 5,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter...
... wear and rotate. Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Inspect wheel ends for wear. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 5,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter...
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... zerk fittings. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace engine air filter. Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Inspect wheel ends for ❑ optimal tire life. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with the Torqshift and 4R100 transmissions. Multi-point inspection (recommended...
... zerk fittings. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace engine air filter. Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Inspect wheel ends for ❑ optimal tire life. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with the Torqshift and 4R100 transmissions. Multi-point inspection (recommended...
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... recommended for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect wheel ends for wear. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 40,000 miles ❑ Change...
... recommended for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect wheel ends for wear. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 40,000 miles ❑ Change...
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...shields. Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Change manual transmission fluid. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Lubricate 4X2 front wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings (if not equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on the... dealer for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Change ...
...shields. Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Change manual transmission fluid. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Lubricate 4X2 front wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings (if not equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on the... dealer for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Change ...
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Rotation recommended for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect wheel ends for ❑ optimal tire life. Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 20 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs NORMAL SCHEDULE ...
Rotation recommended for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect wheel ends for ❑ optimal tire life. Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 20 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs NORMAL SCHEDULE ...