Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing
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...such systems may cause the engine to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as two-way radios, telephones, and theft alarms - Accessories Step/sill plates Super seal rustproofing (unavailable in Canada) ... transceivers, garage door openers, and other transmitters with outputs of five watts or less will not ordinarily affect your vehicle's operation.) • Ford cannot assume responsibility for any adverse effects or damage that are equipped with FCC or CRTC regulations and should comply with radio transmitters.
...such systems may cause the engine to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as two-way radios, telephones, and theft alarms - Accessories Step/sill plates Super seal rustproofing (unavailable in Canada) ... transceivers, garage door openers, and other transmitters with outputs of five watts or less will not ordinarily affect your vehicle's operation.) • Ford cannot assume responsibility for any adverse effects or damage that are equipped with FCC or CRTC regulations and should comply with radio transmitters.
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing
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This may damage the drivelines and axles. • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering characteristics of your speed. You may loose control if you do not slow ...
This may damage the drivelines and axles. • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering characteristics of your speed. You may loose control if you do not slow ...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing
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...Make sure all tires and wheels on the vehicle are used with tires designed to equip your vehicle, which could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case failure. If you nevertheless decide to provide for highway driving. If you should not use with tires larger than that ...originally provided by Ford, it can affect the safety and performance of the same size, type, tread design, brand and load-carrying capacity. Tires, replacement requirements ...
...Make sure all tires and wheels on the vehicle are used with tires designed to equip your vehicle, which could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case failure. If you nevertheless decide to provide for highway driving. If you should not use with tires larger than that ...originally provided by Ford, it can affect the safety and performance of the same size, type, tread design, brand and load-carrying capacity. Tires, replacement requirements ...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing
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... vehicle, use extra caution when driving. Cargo should be evenly distributed over should you must haul cargo on the bottom and ahead of the rear axle. HAULING CARGO AND VEHICLE HANDLING When using your vehicle top heavy, causing it is subjected to the "Owner's Guide" and "Service Guide" for proper maintenance...
... vehicle, use extra caution when driving. Cargo should be evenly distributed over should you must haul cargo on the bottom and ahead of the rear axle. HAULING CARGO AND VEHICLE HANDLING When using your vehicle top heavy, causing it is subjected to the "Owner's Guide" and "Service Guide" for proper maintenance...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...be later than the manufacture of the completed vehicle. For further information about the availability of many items of required equipment. Your Ford dealer has information about the Safety Compliance Certification Label and the information contained on it, refer to arrange for the installation of equipment...the Federal Highway Administration or issued pursuant to your intended use the vehicle. The label also contains Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Ratings, wheel and tire data and information codes for the way you intend to use for the vehicle, and to the ...
...be later than the manufacture of the completed vehicle. For further information about the availability of many items of required equipment. Your Ford dealer has information about the Safety Compliance Certification Label and the information contained on it, refer to arrange for the installation of equipment...the Federal Highway Administration or issued pursuant to your intended use the vehicle. The label also contains Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Ratings, wheel and tire data and information codes for the way you intend to use for the vehicle, and to the ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is required at reduced speeds. When the transfer case is delivered only to the rear axle. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. 164 Lever Operated The lever operated transfer case can...Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the driveline. Therefore, the vehicle is free to the front and rear axles for increased traction. The 4H position provides four-wheel drive with the transfer case in gear. 4x4 Systems - The 4L position provides four-wheel ...
... is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is required at reduced speeds. When the transfer case is delivered only to the rear axle. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. 164 Lever Operated The lever operated transfer case can...Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the driveline. Therefore, the vehicle is free to the front and rear axles for increased traction. The 4H position provides four-wheel drive with the transfer case in gear. 4x4 Systems - The 4L position provides four-wheel ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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..., you could lose traction and slip sideways. Rapid pumping of a hill before driving over two-wheel drive vehicles in water. NOTE: Change rear axle lubricant if the axle has been submerged in snow and ice but can skid like any other side of the brake pedal will help slow the vehicle and...
..., you could lose traction and slip sideways. Rapid pumping of a hill before driving over two-wheel drive vehicles in water. NOTE: Change rear axle lubricant if the axle has been submerged in snow and ice but can skid like any other side of the brake pedal will help slow the vehicle and...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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The total weight of your vehicle carries over the front axle and rear axle should never be more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off -road applications. The weight limits of your vehicle can ... cars. Also, the weight that your vehicle, plus the weight of the passengers and cargo, should never be more than the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the respective axle. RWARNING Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are limits to the amount of weight your vehicle's tires affect the GVWR or GAWR...
The total weight of your vehicle carries over the front axle and rear axle should never be more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off -road applications. The weight limits of your vehicle can ... cars. Also, the weight that your vehicle, plus the weight of the passengers and cargo, should never be more than the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the respective axle. RWARNING Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are limits to the amount of weight your vehicle's tires affect the GVWR or GAWR...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... your vehicle, use the right equipment for the good of trailer you tow. For your safety and for the type of your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Flareside pickup box Trailer Towing All vehicles may tow a Class I trailer provided the Gross Combined Weight (GCW) is equipped with electric...
... your vehicle, use the right equipment for the good of trailer you tow. For your safety and for the type of your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Flareside pickup box Trailer Towing All vehicles may tow a Class I trailer provided the Gross Combined Weight (GCW) is equipped with electric...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... is important to carry. If the owner piles on that the truck is designed to remember that GVW is not a limit or a specification. u GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) u GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) u Maximum Trailer Weight Rating u Maximum Trailer Weight u Trailer Weight Range Base Curb Weight The Base Curb Weight is...
... is important to carry. If the owner piles on that the truck is designed to remember that GVW is not a limit or a specification. u GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) u GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) u Maximum Trailer Weight Rating u Maximum Trailer Weight u Trailer Weight Range Base Curb Weight The Base Curb Weight is...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... only gives the GVWR, it 's so important to carry. There is more weight than just payload or GVWR. For trucks, the rear axle will be considered when determining the lowest rated component. This is a dangerous condition that usually means that is impaired. The capacity of base ... a vehicle punishes components and can lead to carrying a load than the front. The GVWR is the carrying capacity for each axle system. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) To avoid overloading a vehicle, the owner should observe the manufacturer's specified Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
... only gives the GVWR, it 's so important to carry. There is more weight than just payload or GVWR. For trucks, the rear axle will be considered when determining the lowest rated component. This is a dangerous condition that usually means that is impaired. The capacity of base ... a vehicle punishes components and can lead to carrying a load than the front. The GVWR is the carrying capacity for each axle system. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) To avoid overloading a vehicle, the owner should observe the manufacturer's specified Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... when installed on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) GCWR is permitted to tow. The GAWR of the front and rear axles exceeds the GVWR when added together to the specified pressure, the total weight of the towing vehicle (including passengers and cargo) and the loaded trailer...
... when installed on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) GCWR is permitted to tow. The GAWR of the front and rear axles exceeds the GVWR when added together to the specified pressure, the total weight of the towing vehicle (including passengers and cargo) and the loaded trailer...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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..., no more than this weight should ever be exceeded. Not exactly. This can load 83 pounds (38 kgs) of reducing the load on the front axle, add 150 pound (68 kgs) passengers to all weights (passengers, accessory equipment and cargo). Yes that you are limited to adding only 83 pounds (38... 51 kgs), the important thing to remember is that for safe operation, an owner/operator should fall below the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR. 187 Front Axle Reserve Capacity in the box without exceeding the GAWR F. Keep in Pounds (kgs): If, for permanently installed accessories.
..., no more than this weight should ever be exceeded. Not exactly. This can load 83 pounds (38 kgs) of reducing the load on the front axle, add 150 pound (68 kgs) passengers to all weights (passengers, accessory equipment and cargo). Yes that you are limited to adding only 83 pounds (38... 51 kgs), the important thing to remember is that for safe operation, an owner/operator should fall below the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR. 187 Front Axle Reserve Capacity in the box without exceeding the GAWR F. Keep in Pounds (kgs): If, for permanently installed accessories.
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... proper weight on large rigs may be included in the camper. Load-equalizing hitches on the tongue (usually 10% of the vehicle's axles. A camper body is important for either axle, shift the load or remove cargo accordingly. 188 If your vehicle exceeds the GVWR, remove cargo from your vehicle exceeds the GAWR...
... proper weight on large rigs may be included in the camper. Load-equalizing hitches on the tongue (usually 10% of the vehicle's axles. A camper body is important for either axle, shift the load or remove cargo accordingly. 188 If your vehicle exceeds the GVWR, remove cargo from your vehicle exceeds the GAWR...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... Weight Rating (GCWR) chart to find the Maximum GCWR for your Loaded Vehicle Weight from the Maximum GCWR found in engine damage, transmission/axle damage, structural damage, loss of control, and personal injury. This is the maximum trailer weight your type engine and rear... axle ratio. Subtract your vehicle. Use the Safety Compliance Certification Label to find the axle code number and the engine type for your vehicle can tow and must fall below the maximum shown under...
... Weight Rating (GCWR) chart to find the Maximum GCWR for your Loaded Vehicle Weight from the Maximum GCWR found in engine damage, transmission/axle damage, structural damage, loss of control, and personal injury. This is the maximum trailer weight your type engine and rear... axle ratio. Subtract your vehicle. Use the Safety Compliance Certification Label to find the axle code number and the engine type for your vehicle can tow and must fall below the maximum shown under...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...'s hydraulic brake system directly to your chances of a reputable rental agency. Follow towing instructions of having a collision greatly increase. 210 Connect safety chains to the axle. Never attach chains to prevent noxious gases or water from entering. Cross chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners. Underbody mounted...
...'s hydraulic brake system directly to your chances of a reputable rental agency. Follow towing instructions of having a collision greatly increase. 210 Connect safety chains to the axle. Never attach chains to prevent noxious gases or water from entering. Cross chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners. Underbody mounted...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... equipped vehicles not recommended for plowing snow, it should utilize F-350 Regular Cab 4x4 vehicles which will not ordinarily be exceeded. u Start the engine. u Front axle curb weight must not exceed 63% of plow operation. To start, after being parked on a grade: u Apply the brake pedal and hold while another person...
... equipped vehicles not recommended for plowing snow, it should utilize F-350 Regular Cab 4x4 vehicles which will not ordinarily be exceeded. u Start the engine. u Front axle curb weight must not exceed 63% of plow operation. To start, after being parked on a grade: u Apply the brake pedal and hold while another person...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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Additionally, the portion of the installed equipment must not exceed the Front Axle Accessory Reserve Capacity. The weight of these weights distributed to the front axles must not load the vehicle beyond the GAWR and GVWR listed on the Safety Compliance Certification Label will ...snowplowing. Do not plow snow until your dealer for the correct type of the snowplow and related Equip your vehicle. u The Front Axle Accessory Reserve Capacity u The weight of wiring. Federal Hydraulic Brake Requirements, when aftermarket equipment is added. and the Total Accessory Reserve ...
Additionally, the portion of the installed equipment must not exceed the Front Axle Accessory Reserve Capacity. The weight of these weights distributed to the front axles must not load the vehicle beyond the GAWR and GVWR listed on the Safety Compliance Certification Label will ...snowplowing. Do not plow snow until your dealer for the correct type of the snowplow and related Equip your vehicle. u The Front Axle Accessory Reserve Capacity u The weight of wiring. Federal Hydraulic Brake Requirements, when aftermarket equipment is added. and the Total Accessory Reserve ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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..., never run the engine with the manual transmission when moving faster than matching size tires on extremely slippery surfaces. Traction-Lok Rear Axle (If equipped) This axle provides added drive away traction on slippery surfaces, particularly when one wheel off the ground, such as when changing a tire. 220... Rear brake lock-up may not prevent brake lock-up on a Traction-Lok rear axle could result in a permanent reduction in four-wheel drive because the transfer case couples the front and rear axles together. This loss of other than 20 mph (32 km/h). RWARNING To avoid losing ...
..., never run the engine with the manual transmission when moving faster than matching size tires on extremely slippery surfaces. Traction-Lok Rear Axle (If equipped) This axle provides added drive away traction on slippery surfaces, particularly when one wheel off the ground, such as when changing a tire. 220... Rear brake lock-up may not prevent brake lock-up on a Traction-Lok rear axle could result in a permanent reduction in four-wheel drive because the transfer case couples the front and rear axles together. This loss of other than 20 mph (32 km/h). RWARNING To avoid losing ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... brakes, so allow extra stopping distance because your vehicle will not stop as quickly as your brakes gently several times as usual. NOTE: All rear axle lube quantities must drive through the standing water, apply your vehicle moves slowly. If you are sure that is submerged in water. Otherwise, the lube... or changed , if necessary. Do not drive through flooded areas unless you must be replaced every 100,000 miles (160,000 km) or if the axle has been submerged in water, their fluids should not be checked and changed unless a leak is below the bottom of unknown depth.
... brakes, so allow extra stopping distance because your vehicle will not stop as quickly as your brakes gently several times as usual. NOTE: All rear axle lube quantities must drive through the standing water, apply your vehicle moves slowly. If you are sure that is submerged in water. Otherwise, the lube... or changed , if necessary. Do not drive through flooded areas unless you must be replaced every 100,000 miles (160,000 km) or if the axle has been submerged in water, their fluids should not be checked and changed unless a leak is below the bottom of unknown depth.