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...to loss of your vehicle for off-road use with tires designed to loss of tire and wheel other suspension modifications, whether or not they are damaged should not use any tire/wheel combination not recommended by Ford ..., tires that originally provided by Ford, it can adversely affect the way your vehicle, which could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. Failure to follow tire pressure recommendations can affect the safety and ... If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer.
...to loss of your vehicle for off-road use with tires designed to loss of tire and wheel other suspension modifications, whether or not they are damaged should not use any tire/wheel combination not recommended by Ford ..., tires that originally provided by Ford, it can adversely affect the way your vehicle, which could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. Failure to follow tire pressure recommendations can affect the safety and ... If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer.
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... with a high load or device (such as a result of a loss of control. Refer to heavy off-road usage. Maintenance and Modifications MAINTENANCE AND MODIFICATIONS The suspension and steering systems on your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Any modifications to a vehicle that...
... with a high load or device (such as a result of a loss of control. Refer to heavy off-road usage. Maintenance and Modifications MAINTENANCE AND MODIFICATIONS The suspension and steering systems on your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Any modifications to a vehicle that...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing
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... brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Additional services for: Light Trucks..., Sport Utilities, and Vans Inspect and lubricate 4X2 ball joints (except 450/550) Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and F Series, Expedition, Navigator, Excursion) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter 12...
... brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Additional services for: Light Trucks..., Sport Utilities, and Vans Inspect and lubricate 4X2 ball joints (except 450/550) Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and F Series, Expedition, Navigator, Excursion) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter 12...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing
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... California Air Resources Board has determined that all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Aviator, and LS if equipped) Additional services for your particular requirements. Normal Schedule Normal Schedule 30,...noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace engine ... and the maintenance be recorded. 14 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)
... California Air Resources Board has determined that all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Aviator, and LS if equipped) Additional services for your particular requirements. Normal Schedule Normal Schedule 30,...noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace engine ... and the maintenance be recorded. 14 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)
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... engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change green engine coolant, if equipped 16 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 45,..., brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
... engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change green engine coolant, if equipped 16 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 45,..., brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
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... parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus) 18...
... parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus) 18...
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.../rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change green engine coolant, if equipped... Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter Additional services for: Natural Gas Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter 21 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)
.../rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change green engine coolant, if equipped... Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter Additional services for: Natural Gas Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter 21 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)
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... ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for your particular requirements. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level on all... services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. 23 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Aviator, and LS if equipped) Additional services for: Light Trucks, Sport Utilities...
... ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for your particular requirements. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level on all... services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. 23 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Aviator, and LS if equipped) Additional services for: Light Trucks, Sport Utilities...
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.../rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change green engine coolant, if equipped.../550) Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and F series, Excursion) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter 26 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)
.../rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change green engine coolant, if equipped.../550) Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and F series, Excursion) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter 26 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)
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...0L, 4 cylinder engines (Focus and ZX2) Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Aviator, and LS if equipped) * If vehicle is registered in California...all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. 28 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Consult your particular requirements....Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for your dealer for wear and...
...0L, 4 cylinder engines (Focus and ZX2) Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Aviator, and LS if equipped) * If vehicle is registered in California...all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. 28 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Consult your particular requirements....Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for your dealer for wear and...
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.../rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change green engine coolant, if equipped.../550) Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and F series, Excursion) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter 31 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)
.../rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change green engine coolant, if equipped.../550) Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and F series, Excursion) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter 31 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)
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...see exceptions page 34 and record page 48) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace engine air filter ...36) Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles) Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Aviator, and LS if equipped) Additional services for: Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans Inspect and lubricate... intervals and the maintenance be recorded. 33 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)
...see exceptions page 34 and record page 48) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace engine air filter ...36) Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles) Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Aviator, and LS if equipped) Additional services for: Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans Inspect and lubricate... intervals and the maintenance be recorded. 33 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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only) 289 297 Cleaning 298 2 Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 171 171 184 196 204 Driving Starting Brakes Air suspension Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing 218 218 221 225 232 252 254 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 261 261 262 262 264 275 281 287 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S.
only) 289 297 Cleaning 298 2 Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 171 171 184 196 204 Driving Starting Brakes Air suspension Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing 218 218 221 225 232 252 254 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 261 261 262 262 264 275 281 287 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S.
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... the message center after you acknowledge the warning by displaying each one for three seconds. For each of the systems being monitored. ADVANCETRAC 5. CHARGING SYSTEM 9. SUSPENSION System warnings System warnings alert you to show all warnings by pressing the RESET control and clearing the warning message. This allows you to possible...
... the message center after you acknowledge the warning by displaying each one for three seconds. For each of the systems being monitored. ADVANCETRAC 5. CHARGING SYSTEM 9. SUSPENSION System warnings System warnings alert you to show all warnings by pressing the RESET control and clearing the warning message. This allows you to possible...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... pressure (if equipped) Check spare tire pressure (if equipped) Tire pressure sensor fault (if equipped) Low washer fluid level Check AdvTrac AdvTrac OFF T/C ON Check suspension Suspension switched off Check fuel cap Status Warning displays when R (reverse) gear is turned from OFF to ON. 147 Driver Controls This acts as a reminder that...
... pressure (if equipped) Check spare tire pressure (if equipped) Tire pressure sensor fault (if equipped) Low washer fluid level Check AdvTrac AdvTrac OFF T/C ON Check suspension Suspension switched off Check fuel cap Status Warning displays when R (reverse) gear is turned from OFF to ON. 147 Driver Controls This acts as a reminder that...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Refer to AdvanceTrac stability enhancement system in the Maintenance and specifications chapter for service. CHECK SUSPENSION. If the oil level is low. LOW WASHER FLUID LEVEL. Displayed when the engine oil pressure is OK and this ... in the Driving chapter. For more information, refer to Windshield washer fluid in the Driving chapter. 149 Refer to Air suspension in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. If this warning persists, shut down the engine immediately and contact your dealer. Driver Controls...
...the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Refer to AdvanceTrac stability enhancement system in the Maintenance and specifications chapter for service. CHECK SUSPENSION. If the oil level is low. LOW WASHER FLUID LEVEL. Displayed when the engine oil pressure is OK and this ... in the Driving chapter. For more information, refer to Windshield washer fluid in the Driving chapter. 149 Refer to Air suspension in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. If this warning persists, shut down the engine immediately and contact your dealer. Driver Controls...
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.... DATA ERR. The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts and downshifts through all available gears. 150 Driver Controls SUSPENSION SWITCHED OFF. Displayed when the air suspension switch is in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Refer to Air suspension in the Driving chapter. Displayed when the fuel filler cap is turned off . For more information...
.... DATA ERR. The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts and downshifts through all available gears. 150 Driver Controls SUSPENSION SWITCHED OFF. Displayed when the air suspension switch is in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Refer to Air suspension in the Driving chapter. Displayed when the fuel filler cap is turned off . For more information...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned off), you enter the vehicle and the ignition is off, the air suspension will then raise the vehicle's height to its lowest height to or removed from P (Park). 225 When you can steer the vehicle manually,... steering system checked by the driver. Driving • Do not operate the vehicle with speed sensitive, variable assist power steering (VAPS). AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM The air suspension system is turned on, all doors are closed or the vehicle's speed exceeds 24 km/h (15 mph). At low speeds, steering assist...
...the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned off), you enter the vehicle and the ignition is off, the air suspension will then raise the vehicle's height to its lowest height to or removed from P (Park). 225 When you can steer the vehicle manually,... steering system checked by the driver. Driving • Do not operate the vehicle with speed sensitive, variable assist power steering (VAPS). AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM The air suspension system is turned on, all doors are closed or the vehicle's speed exceeds 24 km/h (15 mph). At low speeds, steering assist...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... turned off to accommodate any load changes. (The air compressor may hear a buzz or click from the vehicle, the load leveling feature of the air suspension system will adjust the suspension to keep the vehicle at speeds below 40 km/h [25 mph]) to improve ground clearance. When exiting the vehicle, the air... on the left rear quarter trim panel, near the liftgate. On vehicles equipped with four-wheel drive and you shift into 4WD LOW, the air suspension will not move to it's lowest position; You may run when the vehicle is off prior to jacking, hoisting or towing your vehicle. 226 To...
... turned off to accommodate any load changes. (The air compressor may hear a buzz or click from the vehicle, the load leveling feature of the air suspension system will adjust the suspension to keep the vehicle at speeds below 40 km/h [25 mph]) to improve ground clearance. When exiting the vehicle, the air... on the left rear quarter trim panel, near the liftgate. On vehicles equipped with four-wheel drive and you shift into 4WD LOW, the air suspension will not move to it's lowest position; You may run when the vehicle is off prior to jacking, hoisting or towing your vehicle. 226 To...
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Press the bottom portion of the switch to unlock the access panel. Driving To remove the second panel, press the tab down to turn off the air suspension. 227
Press the bottom portion of the switch to unlock the access panel. Driving To remove the second panel, press the tab down to turn off the air suspension. 227