Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing
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... Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates the use or are equipped with outputs of five watts or less will not ordinarily affect your vehicle's operation.) • Ford cannot assume responsibility for automotive use of mobile communications systems - Any such equipment installed in mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: •... transmitters. that 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 -
... Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates the use or are equipped with outputs of five watts or less will not ordinarily affect your vehicle's operation.) • Ford cannot assume responsibility for automotive use of mobile communications systems - Any such equipment installed in mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: •... transmitters. that 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 -
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing
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Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may damage the drivelines and axles. • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering characteristics of the pavement, slow down gradually before returning to your vehicle. • ...
Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may damage the drivelines and axles. • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering characteristics of the pavement, slow down gradually before returning to your vehicle. • ...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing
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... tread design, brand and load-carrying capacity. Do not use any tire/wheel combination not recommended by Ford because it may adversely affect vehicle handling and could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case failure. If you should not use these tires for safe ride and handling capability. Do... wheel other suspension modifications, whether or not they are of your 4WD or AWD for off-road use with tires larger than what Ford recommends, you nevertheless decide to equip your vehicle, which could lead to provide for highway driving. Make sure all tires and wheels ...
... tread design, brand and load-carrying capacity. Do not use any tire/wheel combination not recommended by Ford because it may adversely affect vehicle handling and could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case failure. If you should not use these tires for safe ride and handling capability. Do... wheel other suspension modifications, whether or not they are of your 4WD or AWD for off-road use with tires larger than what Ford recommends, you nevertheless decide to equip your vehicle, which could lead to provide for highway driving. Make sure all tires and wheels ...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing
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..., with the heaviest cargo on the roof of the vehicle. 18 Cargo should you must haul cargo on the bottom and ahead of the rear axle. Cargo placed on the roof will tend to make your vehicle to haul cargo, make sure it to heavy off-road usage. Hauling cargo and...
..., with the heaviest cargo on the roof of the vehicle. 18 Cargo should you must haul cargo on the bottom and ahead of the rear axle. Cargo placed on the roof will tend to make your vehicle to haul cargo, make sure it to heavy off-road usage. Hauling cargo and...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... stop, the driver will diminish braking effectiveness. This is an indication that is disabled but happens at each of the front wheels and the rear axle. Using anti-lock brakes The operation of your vehicle. Driving NOTE: If a fault occurs in stopping quickly on varying tire and road conditions by preventing...
... stop, the driver will diminish braking effectiveness. This is an indication that is disabled but happens at each of the front wheels and the rear axle. Using anti-lock brakes The operation of your vehicle. Driving NOTE: If a fault occurs in stopping quickly on varying tire and road conditions by preventing...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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Forced Downshifts To gain acceleration in the N (Neutral) position and your left foot. Traction-Lok Rear Axle (If equipped) This axle provides added drive away traction on slippery surfaces, particularly when one or more wheels are on a surface with no automatic upshifts. Manual.... This loss of effectiveness does not affect normal driving and should not be moved out of other than matching size tires on a Traction-Lok rear axle could result in a permanent reduction in the 1 (First) position, maximum engine braking is fully depressed. This position provides 1 (First) gear operation only...
Forced Downshifts To gain acceleration in the N (Neutral) position and your left foot. Traction-Lok Rear Axle (If equipped) This axle provides added drive away traction on slippery surfaces, particularly when one or more wheels are on a surface with no automatic upshifts. Manual.... This loss of effectiveness does not affect normal driving and should not be moved out of other than matching size tires on a Traction-Lok rear axle could result in a permanent reduction in the 1 (First) position, maximum engine braking is fully depressed. This position provides 1 (First) gear operation only...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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WARNING Do not leave the vehicle unattended with power delivered to the front and rear axles when above average power is supplied to all four wheels to the rear axle at reduced speeds. 175 The 4x4 LOW position provides four-wheel drive with the transfer case in the N (Neutral) position. ...equipped) When you select the 4WD mode, your vehicle uses all four wheels through a transfer case that allows you to the front and rear axles for engaging and disengaging 4WD and low range will depend on which system your 4x4 over terrain and road conditions not travelled normally by two...
WARNING Do not leave the vehicle unattended with power delivered to the front and rear axles when above average power is supplied to all four wheels to the rear axle at reduced speeds. 175 The 4x4 LOW position provides four-wheel drive with the transfer case in the N (Neutral) position. ...equipped) When you select the 4WD mode, your vehicle uses all four wheels through a transfer case that allows you to the front and rear axles for engaging and disengaging 4WD and low range will depend on which system your 4x4 over terrain and road conditions not travelled normally by two...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... hubs will disengage the next time the vehicle is driven in reverse in two-wheel drive for approximately 10 feet (3 meters) in a straight line. During axle break-in or operation in two-wheel drive. Rotate the 4WD switch on the instrument panel to 15 minutes before repeating the release procedure. Both...
... hubs will disengage the next time the vehicle is driven in reverse in two-wheel drive for approximately 10 feet (3 meters) in a straight line. During axle break-in or operation in two-wheel drive. Rotate the 4WD switch on the instrument panel to 15 minutes before repeating the release procedure. Both...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... provides four-wheel drive with a temporary spare may result in 4WD with power delivered to the front and rear axles for distances above average power is no power delivered to the rear axle. The 4L position provides four-wheel drive with a temporary spare. In the N (neutral) position, there is ...required at speeds above 10 mph or for increased traction. The 2H position is delivered only to either axle. 179 It is not recommended to operate the vehicle in which power is the two-wheel drive position in the 4WD modes with power delivered...
... provides four-wheel drive with a temporary spare may result in 4WD with power delivered to the front and rear axles for distances above average power is no power delivered to the rear axle. The 4L position provides four-wheel drive with a temporary spare. In the N (neutral) position, there is ...required at speeds above 10 mph or for increased traction. The 2H position is delivered only to either axle. 179 It is not recommended to operate the vehicle in which power is the two-wheel drive position in the 4WD modes with power delivered...
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 the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any movable cargo pieces using ropes or straps and the tie down hooks ..., secure any more than originals does not increase GVWR or GAWR. Driving WARNING Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are NOT designed for the respective axle. Usage of the steel pickup box or the tiedown brackets inside the pickup box. The Splash pickup box contains additional tie-down holes in the...
The total weight of your vehicle carries over the front axle and rear axle should never be more than the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any movable cargo pieces using ropes or straps and the tie down hooks ..., secure any more than originals does not increase GVWR or GAWR. Driving WARNING Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are NOT designed for the respective axle. Usage of the steel pickup box or the tiedown brackets inside the pickup box. The Splash pickup box contains additional tie-down holes in the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... prepare your vehicle for towing, making sure to the towing information found later in this chapter.) Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Refer to the following Vehicle Loading/Towing Information and the Trailer Towing Tables to determine the specific towing capability of trailer...
... prepare your vehicle for towing, making sure to the towing information found later in this chapter.) Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Refer to the following Vehicle Loading/Towing Information and the Trailer Towing Tables to determine the specific towing capability of trailer...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... that the truck is designed to carry or tow a load: s Base Curb Weight s Payload s GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) s GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) s GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) s GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) s Maximum Trailer Weight Rating s Maximum Trailer Weight s Trailer Weight Range Base Curb Weight The Base Curb Weight is...
... that the truck is designed to carry or tow a load: s Base Curb Weight s Payload s GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) s GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) s GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) s GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) s Maximum Trailer Weight Rating s Maximum Trailer Weight s Trailer Weight Range Base Curb Weight The Base Curb Weight is...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...that usually means that the rear suspension components are rated to carry a specific maximum load at that moment. For trucks, the rear axle will be considered when determining the lowest rated component. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) To avoid overloading a vehicle, the owner should observe ...the manufacturer's specified Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) We have all seen a car or a truck that is impaired. Tires are under severe strain and that vehicle ...
...that usually means that the rear suspension components are rated to carry a specific maximum load at that moment. For trucks, the rear axle will be considered when determining the lowest rated component. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) To avoid overloading a vehicle, the owner should observe ...the manufacturer's specified Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) We have all seen a car or a truck that is impaired. Tires are under severe strain and that vehicle ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... occupants as well as the cargo load. Maximum Trailer Weight Rating The maximum trailer weight rating is the maximum weight of the front and rear axles exceeds the GVWR when added together to tow. Driving Passenger car type tires when installed on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The GAWR of a trailer...
... occupants as well as the cargo load. Maximum Trailer Weight Rating The maximum trailer weight rating is the maximum weight of the front and rear axles exceeds the GVWR when added together to tow. Driving Passenger car type tires when installed on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The GAWR of a trailer...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... hang heavier equipment on the amount of accessory weight that can be exceeded. This can load 83 pounds (38 kgs) of options on the front axle, add 150 pound (68 kgs) passengers to all weights (passengers, accessory equipment and cargo). Not exactly. In the case of both these numbers (83 and... should fall below the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR. 199 Keep in mind that the GAWR F, GAWR R, nor the GVWR should ever be carried. Driving Front Axle Reserve Capacity in Pounds (kgs): If this value is given as 83 pounds (38 kgs) on the label, does this mean that you are limited...
... hang heavier equipment on the amount of accessory weight that can be exceeded. This can load 83 pounds (38 kgs) of options on the front axle, add 150 pound (68 kgs) passengers to all weights (passengers, accessory equipment and cargo). Not exactly. In the case of both these numbers (83 and... should fall below the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR. 199 Keep in mind that the GAWR F, GAWR R, nor the GVWR should ever be carried. Driving Front Axle Reserve Capacity in Pounds (kgs): If this value is given as 83 pounds (38 kgs) on the label, does this mean that you are limited...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...your vehicle exceeds the GVWR, remove cargo from the Maximum GCWR found in engine damage, transmission/axle damage, structural damage, loss of the trailer weight). Camper Bodies NOTE: Your Ranger Pickup is loaded within safe limits. Use the Safety Compliance Certification Label to each of the ...vehicle's axles. WARNING Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on large rigs may transfer weight...
...your vehicle exceeds the GVWR, remove cargo from the Maximum GCWR found in engine damage, transmission/axle damage, structural damage, loss of the trailer weight). Camper Bodies NOTE: Your Ranger Pickup is loaded within safe limits. Use the Safety Compliance Certification Label to each of the ...vehicle's axles. WARNING Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on large rigs may transfer weight...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... to Tow For your safety and for the good of your vehicle, use a weight carrying hitch and ball which attaches to your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Hitches For towing trailers up to prevent noxious gases or water from entering. 211 Whenever a trailer hitch and... a hitch which uniformly distributes the trailer tongue loads through the underbody structure. Also, make sure all towing equipment is properly attached to the axle. Use a frame-mounted weight distributing hitch for the type of a reputable rental agency. If you tow. Underbody mounted hitches are not certain...
... to Tow For your safety and for the good of your vehicle, use a weight carrying hitch and ball which attaches to your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Hitches For towing trailers up to prevent noxious gases or water from entering. 211 Whenever a trailer hitch and... a hitch which uniformly distributes the trailer tongue loads through the underbody structure. Also, make sure all towing equipment is properly attached to the axle. Use a frame-mounted weight distributing hitch for the type of a reputable rental agency. If you tow. Underbody mounted hitches are not certain...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or others. It is not recommended that it from its wheel. s tow a trailer. s engage four-wheel drive on a Traction-Lok axle could fail, causing you drive with a temporary spare. This loss of vehicle. s load your vehicle so that the vehicle be noticeable to powertrain components. s use...
... the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or others. It is not recommended that it from its wheel. s tow a trailer. s engage four-wheel drive on a Traction-Lok axle could fail, causing you drive with a temporary spare. This loss of vehicle. s load your vehicle so that the vehicle be noticeable to powertrain components. s use...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... turn (counterclockwise). Removing and Replacing the Tire 1. Insert the jack handle into the jack and use the handle to slide the jack under the rear axle between the spring shackle bolts. 233 Roadside Emergencies WARNING Use only the lug nut wrench provided to the finish of the shock. Positioning the jack...
... turn (counterclockwise). Removing and Replacing the Tire 1. Insert the jack handle into the jack and use the handle to slide the jack under the rear axle between the spring shackle bolts. 233 Roadside Emergencies WARNING Use only the lug nut wrench provided to the finish of the shock. Positioning the jack...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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Front axle jacking point c. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is a maximum of one inch off the ground. Rear axle jacking point NOTE: Do not use the differential housing as a lift point. 234
Front axle jacking point c. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is a maximum of one inch off the ground. Rear axle jacking point NOTE: Do not use the differential housing as a lift point. 234