Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing
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... Lincoln-Mercury dealer. FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN You can get more protection for roadside assistance. Customer assistance GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a flat tire • jump-start the battery if it becomes discharged • unlock the vehicle if you are locked out ...8226; bring fuel if you run out • tow the vehicle if you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company has a complimentary roadside ...
... Lincoln-Mercury dealer. FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN You can get more protection for roadside assistance. Customer assistance GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a flat tire • jump-start the battery if it becomes discharged • unlock the vehicle if you are locked out ...8226; bring fuel if you run out • tow the vehicle if you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company has a complimentary roadside ...
Warranty Guide 1st Printing
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... type of the miles driven. • If corrosion does not cause holes - During this coverage period, authorized Ford Motor Company dealers will use Ford or Motorcraft parts or remanufactured parts that are not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty are defective in factory-...result of damage: • If corrosion causes perforation (holes) in factory-supplied materials or workmanship. During this coverage period, Ford warrants your vehicle (except tires) that occurs. coverage lasts for five years or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Items or conditions that are two...
... type of the miles driven. • If corrosion does not cause holes - During this coverage period, authorized Ford Motor Company dealers will use Ford or Motorcraft parts or remanufactured parts that are not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty are defective in factory-...result of damage: • If corrosion causes perforation (holes) in factory-supplied materials or workmanship. During this coverage period, Ford warrants your vehicle (except tires) that occurs. coverage lasts for five years or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Items or conditions that are two...
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... and/or exposure to the elements. Here are : • oil changes • oils, lubricants other fluids • oil/air filters • brake linings/pads • tire rotation • cleaning/polishing • wiper blades • clutch linings 8 You, as the owner, are responsible for proper ways to maintain your vehicle. Damage Caused...
... and/or exposure to the elements. Here are : • oil changes • oils, lubricants other fluids • oil/air filters • brake linings/pads • tire rotation • cleaning/polishing • wiper blades • clutch linings 8 You, as the owner, are responsible for proper ways to maintain your vehicle. Damage Caused...
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• engine tune-up Other Items and Conditions Not Covered Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty also does not cover: • non-Ford parts of your vehicle that are not equipped with titles that specify "dismantled", "fire", "flood", "junk", "rebuilt", "reconstructed...", or "salvaged" • converted ambulances that are not covered unless required by body builders or manufacturers other than Ford • vehicle's built with the Ford Ambulance Prep Package, see Important information about ambulance conversions (page 30). Time Limits on Coverage • After the first 12...
• engine tune-up Other Items and Conditions Not Covered Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty also does not cover: • non-Ford parts of your vehicle that are not equipped with titles that specify "dismantled", "fire", "flood", "junk", "rebuilt", "reconstructed...", or "salvaged" • converted ambulances that are not covered unless required by body builders or manufacturers other than Ford • vehicle's built with the Ford Ambulance Prep Package, see Important information about ambulance conversions (page 30). Time Limits on Coverage • After the first 12...
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... a separate warranty. For emergency roadside assistance, call 1-800-241-3673 (FORD). If a tire is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, but the Program's time period runs concurrently with your tire warranty with the owner literature supplied with Bumper to Bumper Warranty Coverage (three... years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first). Ford will replace the tire. ROADSIDE SERVICE (UNITED STATES, PUERTO RICO AND U.S. Under this program Ford will cover: • towing to the nearest Ford or Mercury dealership. 10 VIRGIN ISLANDS) Your vehicle is covered ...
... a separate warranty. For emergency roadside assistance, call 1-800-241-3673 (FORD). If a tire is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, but the Program's time period runs concurrently with your tire warranty with the owner literature supplied with Bumper to Bumper Warranty Coverage (three... years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first). Ford will replace the tire. ROADSIDE SERVICE (UNITED STATES, PUERTO RICO AND U.S. Under this program Ford will cover: • towing to the nearest Ford or Mercury dealership. 10 VIRGIN ISLANDS) Your vehicle is covered ...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing
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Table of contents Introduction Notice to 4X2 utility vehicle owners 4WD and AWD systems 4WD Or AWD operation on the road Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD Trailer towing Tires, replacement requirements Maintenance and modifications Hauling cargo and vehicle handling Index 2 3 3 6 9 14 15 17 18 20 1
Table of contents Introduction Notice to 4X2 utility vehicle owners 4WD and AWD systems 4WD Or AWD operation on the road Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD Trailer towing Tires, replacement requirements Maintenance and modifications Hauling cargo and vehicle handling Index 2 3 3 6 9 14 15 17 18 20 1
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.... Use all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel. • In the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements. • If the vehicle goes from one type of control or rollover. Excessive steering will be...
.... Use all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel. • In the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements. • If the vehicle goes from one type of control or rollover. Excessive steering will be...
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Remember, you re-inflate the tires as soon as rocks and stumps. To maintain steering and braking control of the trail.... out the way you came if you must have all four wheels on the ground and they must reduce the tire pressure for whatever reason in sand, make sure you may be required from concealed objects such as possible. Mud ...Be cautious of the area before driving in mud. Even 4WD 10 Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you are driving in the area. Driving off-road with ...
Remember, you re-inflate the tires as soon as rocks and stumps. To maintain steering and braking control of the trail.... out the way you came if you must have all four wheels on the ground and they must reduce the tire pressure for whatever reason in sand, make sure you may be required from concealed objects such as possible. Mud ...Be cautious of the area before driving in mud. Even 4WD 10 Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you are driving in the area. Driving off-road with ...
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... in the direction of the slide until you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your wheels. Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage vehicle components. Driving off residue stuck to increase public awareness of land-use regulations and responsibilities...
... in the direction of the slide until you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your wheels. Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage vehicle components. Driving off residue stuck to increase public awareness of land-use regulations and responsibilities...
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... drive vehicle. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to travel 12 Driving off-road with chains on the front tires of the wheel hubs. Once through water, determine the depth. You can be driven in that they can dry the brakes faster by driving the... vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Never drive with 4WD or AWD Water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. Driving on the rear tires. Using tire chains will help .
... drive vehicle. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to travel 12 Driving off-road with chains on the front tires of the wheel hubs. Once through water, determine the depth. You can be driven in that they can dry the brakes faster by driving the... vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Never drive with 4WD or AWD Water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. Driving on the rear tires. Using tire chains will help .
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... on a hill, determine beforehand the route you do stall out, Do not try to turnaround because you might roll over . If you will cause the tires to climb the hill. Apply just enough power to the wheels to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly...
... on a hill, determine beforehand the route you do stall out, Do not try to turnaround because you might roll over . If you will cause the tires to climb the hill. Apply just enough power to the wheels to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly...
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...vehicle, which could lead to loss of vehicle 15 Make sure all tires and wheels on the vehicle are of tire and wheel other suspension modifications, whether or not they are used with tires larger than that originally provided by Ford, it can affect the safety and performance of your 4WD or ...AWD for off-road use with larger tires and wheels. If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Do not use"aftermarket lift kits" or other than what Ford recommends, you should not use a size and type of the same...
...vehicle, which could lead to loss of vehicle 15 Make sure all tires and wheels on the vehicle are of tire and wheel other suspension modifications, whether or not they are used with tires larger than that originally provided by Ford, it can affect the safety and performance of your 4WD or ...AWD for off-road use with larger tires and wheels. If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Do not use"aftermarket lift kits" or other than what Ford recommends, you should not use a size and type of the same...
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...latch post pillar. Do not exceed the Ford recommended pressure even if it is less than the others, use . Safe operation requires tires that may permit air leakage from the tire and make necessary repairs. 16 Periodically inspect the tire treads and remove stones, nails, glass ...day before you drive, check your vehicle handles. Tires, replacement requirements control or rollover and serious injury. Tires can adversely affect the way your tires. Failure to check pressure of all tires, and adjust if required. Check for the tire. If one looks lower than the maximum pressure...
...latch post pillar. Do not exceed the Ford recommended pressure even if it is less than the others, use . Safe operation requires tires that may permit air leakage from the tire and make necessary repairs. 16 Periodically inspect the tire treads and remove stones, nails, glass ...day before you drive, check your vehicle handles. Tires, replacement requirements control or rollover and serious injury. Tires can adversely affect the way your tires. Failure to check pressure of all tires, and adjust if required. Check for the tire. If one looks lower than the maximum pressure...
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...make modifications such as adding or removing parts (such as a result of a loss of vehicle chassis 17 If internal damage to the tire is suspected, have been designed and tested to provide both reasonably safe, predictable performance whether loaded or empty and durable load carrying capability.... Frequent inspection of control. For this reason, Ford strongly recommends that caution be repaired or replaced. Ford recommends that you do not make it needs to the original factory equipment.
...make modifications such as adding or removing parts (such as a result of a loss of vehicle chassis 17 If internal damage to the tire is suspected, have been designed and tested to provide both reasonably safe, predictable performance whether loaded or empty and durable load carrying capability.... Frequent inspection of control. For this reason, Ford strongly recommends that caution be repaired or replaced. Ford recommends that you do not make it needs to the original factory equipment.
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... on the Road ...6 Operating Your Four-by-Four on the Road ...6 Parking ...9 Sand, Driving in ...10 Snow, Deep, Driving in ...12 Snow/Ice, Driving in ...8 Tires, Replacement Requirements ...15 Trailer Towing ...14 Water, Driving in ...12 20
... on the Road ...6 Operating Your Four-by-Four on the Road ...6 Parking ...9 Sand, Driving in ...10 Snow, Deep, Driving in ...12 Snow/Ice, Driving in ...8 Tires, Replacement Requirements ...15 Trailer Towing ...14 Water, Driving in ...12 20
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... the operation of normal brakes. s During an Anti-lock stop , do NOT "pump" the brakes. Driving NOTE: If a fault occurs in stopping quickly on varying tire and road conditions by preventing wheel lockup during hard braking. Heavy braking combined with a Four Wheel Anti-lock Braking System (4WABS). The 4WABS helps the...
... the operation of normal brakes. s During an Anti-lock stop , do NOT "pump" the brakes. Driving NOTE: If a fault occurs in stopping quickly on varying tire and road conditions by preventing wheel lockup during hard braking. Heavy braking combined with a Four Wheel Anti-lock Braking System (4WABS). The 4WABS helps the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... and/or vehicle ride height may indicate the need adjustment. You should have your brakes inspected by firmly applying the brakes. If Brakes Pull s Check tire pressure.
... and/or vehicle ride height may indicate the need adjustment. You should have your brakes inspected by firmly applying the brakes. If Brakes Pull s Check tire pressure.
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... be noticeable to the driver. 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 N (Neutral) position and your left foot. The starter will downshift to the appropriate...
... be noticeable to the driver. 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 N (Neutral) position and your left foot. The starter will downshift to the appropriate...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... the 4WD light is driven, the automatic locking hubs will engage. To shift from the previous direction, the automatic locking hubs will increase noise, vibration, tire wear, decrease fuel economy, and make four-wheel drive disengagement difficult for service. This shift can be done at a stop or at speeds up to...
... the 4WD light is driven, the automatic locking hubs will engage. To shift from the previous direction, the automatic locking hubs will increase noise, vibration, tire wear, decrease fuel economy, and make four-wheel drive disengagement difficult for service. This shift can be done at a stop or at speeds up to...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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Transfer case selections Four-wheel drive operation (4H or 4L) on dry pavement will increase tire wear, decrease fuel economy, and make four-wheel drive disengagement difficult for the transfer case. 180 Operating the vehicle in four-wheel drive on dry pavement is not recommended.
Transfer case selections Four-wheel drive operation (4H or 4L) on dry pavement will increase tire wear, decrease fuel economy, and make four-wheel drive disengagement difficult for the transfer case. 180 Operating the vehicle in four-wheel drive on dry pavement is not recommended.