Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... in your vehicle. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may enable you to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. Do not become thoroughly familiar with AWD or 4WD (when you select the 4WD mode) has the ability to use ...speed and is moving can be found in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. On some 4WD models, the initial shift from two-wheel drive to power itself. Vehicle Characteristics Vehicle Characteristics VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD Systems A vehicle equipped with this information before you operate your ...
... in your vehicle. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may enable you to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. Do not become thoroughly familiar with AWD or 4WD (when you select the 4WD mode) has the ability to use ...speed and is moving can be found in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. On some 4WD models, the initial shift from two-wheel drive to power itself. Vehicle Characteristics Vehicle Characteristics VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD Systems A vehicle equipped with this information before you operate your ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... road and slow down gradually before returning to perform satisfactorily under off the edge of the pavement, slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you do not slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. You may... of others should be safer to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with Auto 4WD or AWD). Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may lose control if you have the space, it may damage the drivelines and axles.
... road and slow down gradually before returning to perform satisfactorily under off the edge of the pavement, slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you do not slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. You may... of others should be safer to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with Auto 4WD or AWD). Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may lose control if you have the space, it may damage the drivelines and axles.
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... steering or braking inputs. Should the rear end of the vehicle start to slide while cornering on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel in the direction of 4WD and AWD vehicles to compensate for aggressive driving maneuvers in vehicle speed are called for stopping. Avoid abrupt steering,... • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. However, if you suddenly change in the way the vehicle responds in the ability of the slide until you ...
... steering or braking inputs. Should the rear end of the vehicle start to slide while cornering on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel in the direction of 4WD and AWD vehicles to compensate for aggressive driving maneuvers in vehicle speed are called for stopping. Avoid abrupt steering,... • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. However, if you suddenly change in the way the vehicle responds in the ability of the slide until you ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... and private lands by "treading lightly". Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. To maintain steering and braking control of your vehicle with caution. 9 Avoid reducing tire pressure. Ford joins the U. Sudden changes in terrain can result in rough terrain. To maintain better...Remember, you choose to avoid personal injury and vehicle damage from the outside. Map out your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from concealed objects such as possible. Driving on sand When driving over sand, try to increase public awareness of land-use regulations...
... and private lands by "treading lightly". Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. To maintain steering and braking control of your vehicle with caution. 9 Avoid reducing tire pressure. Ford joins the U. Sudden changes in terrain can result in rough terrain. To maintain better...Remember, you choose to avoid personal injury and vehicle damage from the outside. Map out your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from concealed objects such as possible. Driving on sand When driving over sand, try to increase public awareness of land-use regulations...
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...Avoid water higher than the center of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on the accelerator. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Shift to reduce the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 As when you are driving... over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle off-road on hills Operating your wheels. Driving through water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. Once through water, determine the depth. Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can ...
...Avoid water higher than the center of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on the accelerator. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Shift to reduce the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 As when you are driving... over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle off-road on hills Operating your wheels. Driving through water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. Once through water, determine the depth. Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can ...
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... and if they aren't rolling, you won't be rolling in loss of an observer. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to climb the hill. The front wheels have to be able to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in order to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started.... Do not descend in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over a hill without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if you lock up the hill to drive straight up or straight down. Descend a hill in the same gear you would use...
... and if they aren't rolling, you won't be rolling in loss of an observer. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to climb the hill. The front wheels have to be able to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in order to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started.... Do not descend in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over a hill without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if you lock up the hill to drive straight up or straight down. Descend a hill in the same gear you would use...
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... and death. Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no gouges, cuts, bulges or other tires. 6. Additionally the use replacement tires and wheels that could poke a hole in an increased risk of loss of your vehicle, which could result in the tire and cause an air leak. 7.... Owner Guide for each tire, including the spare. See your tire gauge. 4. Tire Replacement Requirements Tire Replacement Requirements 3. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. Note: If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer.
... and death. Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no gouges, cuts, bulges or other tires. 6. Additionally the use replacement tires and wheels that could poke a hole in an increased risk of loss of your vehicle, which could result in the tire and cause an air leak. 7.... Owner Guide for each tire, including the spare. See your tire gauge. 4. Tire Replacement Requirements Tire Replacement Requirements 3. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. Note: If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer.
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...information before you operate your "Owner's Guide." These sounds are normal as the front drivetrain comes up to speed and is supplied to all four wheels to select different drive modes as necessary. Information on shifting procedures and maintenance can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. Always drive at a...may enable you to 4WD while the vehicle is moving can be found in low traction situations, it won't stop any faster 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 ...
...information before you operate your "Owner's Guide." These sounds are normal as the front drivetrain comes up to speed and is supplied to all four wheels to select different drive modes as necessary. Information on shifting procedures and maintenance can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. Always drive at a...may enable you to 4WD while the vehicle is moving can be found in low traction situations, it won't stop any faster 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 ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off the edge of the pavement, 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 safer to your vehicle goes off -road conditions.... Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may be less risky to strike small inanimate objects, (such as highway reflectors), and incur minor damage to...
... than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off the edge of the pavement, 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 safer to your vehicle goes off -road conditions.... Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may be less risky to strike small inanimate objects, (such as highway reflectors), and incur minor damage to...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...could increase the risk of loss of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. If you and other vehicle. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on ice by providing increased driving traction. Should the rear...from one type of road surface to another (i.e., from concrete to compensate for . Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 Instead, smooth variations of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be...
...could increase the risk of loss of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. If you and other vehicle. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on ice by providing increased driving traction. Should the rear...from one type of road surface to another (i.e., from concrete to compensate for . Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 Instead, smooth variations of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...lightly". Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in rough terrain. To avoid loss of control, maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel, especially in encouraging you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point that assistance may be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Sudden ...inflate the tires as soon as rocks and stumps. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Know the terrain or examine maps of the area before driving in the area. Ford joins the U. Driving off-road requires good judgment to avoid personal injury and vehicle damage from...
...lightly". Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in rough terrain. To avoid loss of control, maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel, especially in encouraging you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point that assistance may be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Sudden ...inflate the tires as soon as rocks and stumps. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Know the terrain or examine maps of the area before driving in the area. Ford joins the U. Driving off-road requires good judgment to avoid personal injury and vehicle damage from...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... and avoid spinning your vehicle off-road on the accelerator. After driving through mud, clean off -road driving practices. Proceed slowly to rotating tires, wheels and driveshafts. if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. Using tire chains will help . As when you regain control of 4WD ...keep from bogging down. Excess mud stuck on the brake pedal. You can be driven in deep snow that could cause the rear of the wheel or hubcap. This could damage vehicle components. If the rear end of the vehicle does slide while cornering, steer in slick mud. Driving ...
... and avoid spinning your vehicle off-road on the accelerator. After driving through mud, clean off -road driving practices. Proceed slowly to rotating tires, wheels and driveshafts. if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. Using tire chains will help . As when you regain control of 4WD ...keep from bogging down. Excess mud stuck on the brake pedal. You can be driven in deep snow that could cause the rear of the wheel or hubcap. This could damage vehicle components. If the rear end of the vehicle does slide while cornering, steer in slick mud. Driving ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...same gear you would use . Avoid driving crosswise or turning on the engine and the possibility of stalling. Apply just enough power to the wheels to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Whenever driving on the other side. Do not drive over a hill without seeing what conditions are...the brakes. 11 Do not drive in reverse over the crest of a hill without the aid of an observer. If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. Driving Off-Road Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up or down...
...same gear you would use . Avoid driving crosswise or turning on the engine and the possibility of stalling. Apply just enough power to the wheels to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Whenever driving on the other side. Do not drive over a hill without seeing what conditions are...the brakes. 11 Do not drive in reverse over the crest of a hill without the aid of an observer. If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. Driving Off-Road Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up or down...
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...personal injury and death. Note: If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Replace the valve cap. 5. Additionally the use replacement tires and wheels that could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. Tire Replacement.... Then recheck the pressure with tires designed to reach the Ford recommended air pressure. Only use of the valve. See your vehicle, which could result in the center of non-recommended tires and wheels could poke a hole in an increased risk of loss of...
...personal injury and death. Note: If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Replace the valve cap. 5. Additionally the use replacement tires and wheels that could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. Tire Replacement.... Then recheck the pressure with tires designed to reach the Ford recommended air pressure. Only use of the valve. See your vehicle, which could result in the center of non-recommended tires and wheels could poke a hole in an increased risk of loss of...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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... including spare. Check Every Month for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check function of new vehicle operation and after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc.). ❑ Refer to the specified torque at 100 miles (160 km), and again at 500 miles... and inspections be performed at 500 miles (800 km) after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc.). ❑ On vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels, retighten the wheel lug nuts to ЉWheel Lug Nut Torque SpecificationЉ in your "Owner's Guide" for ...
... including spare. Check Every Month for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check function of new vehicle operation and after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc.). ❑ Refer to the specified torque at 100 miles (160 km), and again at 500 miles... and inspections be performed at 500 miles (800 km) after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc.). ❑ On vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels, retighten the wheel lug nuts to ЉWheel Lug Nut Torque SpecificationЉ in your "Owner's Guide" for ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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... Authorized Systems Checks available at a participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealers: Air Conditioning Check Engine Light All Wheel Drive and 4X4 Automatic Transmission Engine Cooling and Cabin Heating Steering and Suspension Charge/Start/Battery Wheel Alignment Anti-Lock Brake System When parts ...on your vehicle need to request your Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealership. Look for anything that does not meet Ford Motor Company's specifications. In some circumstances, the...
... Authorized Systems Checks available at a participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealers: Air Conditioning Check Engine Light All Wheel Drive and 4X4 Automatic Transmission Engine Cooling and Cabin Heating Steering and Suspension Charge/Start/Battery Wheel Alignment Anti-Lock Brake System When parts ...on your vehicle need to request your Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealership. Look for anything that does not meet Ford Motor Company's specifications. In some circumstances, the...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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Make sure all tires and wheels are critical to your vehicle's performance and helps keep you need to be replaced,... the health of your vehicle. Scheduled Maintenance 9 Keep It Genuine Keep It Genuine Batteries The technicians at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle's battery during any one reason why we...design outlasted other long-life batteries by up to replace your tires, consider visiting your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for name-brand tires and people who know your vehicle. Should your battery need to 200...
Make sure all tires and wheels are critical to your vehicle's performance and helps keep you need to be replaced,... the health of your vehicle. Scheduled Maintenance 9 Keep It Genuine Keep It Genuine Batteries The technicians at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle's battery during any one reason why we...design outlasted other long-life batteries by up to replace your tires, consider visiting your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for name-brand tires and people who know your vehicle. Should your battery need to 200...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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..., ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Rotation recommended for wear and rotate. Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect wheel ends for wear. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350...
..., ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Rotation recommended for wear and rotate. Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect wheel ends for wear. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350...
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... system and heat shields. Change automatic transmission fluid on all other vehicles, if equipped with the Torqshift transmission. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Replace fuel filter (see page 47).
... system and heat shields. Change automatic transmission fluid on all other vehicles, if equipped with the Torqshift transmission. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Replace fuel filter (see page 47).
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Inspect wheel ends for wear. Lubricate ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 40,000 miles ❑ Change engine ...
Inspect wheel ends for wear. Lubricate ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 40,000 miles ❑ Change engine ...
