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.... Familiarize yourself with a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. The steering and handling characteristics of vehicles may handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. Study the "Owner's Guide" and this vehicle's operating characteristics. Your new 4WD or AWD vehicle opens up a completely different and challenging world of a Ford-built vehicle. Most importantly, you'll...
.... Familiarize yourself with a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. The steering and handling characteristics of vehicles may handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. Study the "Owner's Guide" and this vehicle's operating characteristics. Your new 4WD or AWD vehicle opens up a completely different and challenging world of a Ford-built vehicle. Most importantly, you'll...
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...primarily directed to 4WD or AWD vehicle operators, these principles of safe driving also apply to operators of accident and serious injury. For this reason, Ford urges you select the 4WD mode), uses all four wheels to power itself. Notice to 4x2 utility vehicle owners All occupants should...ejection. Even though you to 3 Driving at any time to minimize the risk of 4WD or AWD vehicles. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for your vehicle, many of its operating characteristics are the best means of avoiding the possibility of two-wheel drive utility vehicles.
...primarily directed to 4WD or AWD vehicle operators, these principles of safe driving also apply to operators of accident and serious injury. For this reason, Ford urges you select the 4WD mode), uses all four wheels to power itself. Notice to 4x2 utility vehicle owners All occupants should...ejection. Even though you to 3 Driving at any time to minimize the risk of 4WD or AWD vehicles. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for your vehicle, many of its operating characteristics are the best means of avoiding the possibility of two-wheel drive utility vehicles.
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...'s Guide." You should become thoroughly familiar with this information before you to all four wheels through a transfer case. 4WD and AWD systems drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle can cause some 4WD models, if the vehicle is stopped while in 4WD and... the vehicle direction is reversed from two-wheel drive to speed and the automatic locking hubs ...
...'s Guide." You should become thoroughly familiar with this information before you to all four wheels through a transfer case. 4WD and AWD systems drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle can cause some 4WD models, if the vehicle is stopped while in 4WD and... the vehicle direction is reversed from two-wheel drive to speed and the automatic locking hubs ...
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... You may loose control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • It may damage the drivelines and axles. • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering characteristics of your vehicle 6 This may...• Do not use 4WD on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with minor damage to your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down , but avoid severe brake application, Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after...
... You may loose control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • It may damage the drivelines and axles. • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering characteristics of your vehicle 6 This may...• Do not use 4WD on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with minor damage to your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down , but avoid severe brake application, Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after...
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... 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 the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be made, remember to avoid ... • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be your vehicle, i.e., turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to avoid "over-driving" your primary concern. Remember, your safety and the safety of control or rollover. Excessive steering will be utilized if...
... 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 the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be made, remember to avoid ... • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be your vehicle, i.e., turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to avoid "over-driving" your primary concern. Remember, your safety and the safety of control or rollover. Excessive steering will be utilized if...
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... the road Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will have advantages over two-wheel drive vehicles in other vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may steer in the direction of the wheels. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you want to roll so that you... may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won't stop any other vehicles for additional information on the 8 Do not "pump" the brakes. In emergency stopping situations, ...
... the road Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will have advantages over two-wheel drive vehicles in other vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may steer in the direction of the wheels. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you want to roll so that you... may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won't stop any other vehicles for additional information on the 8 Do not "pump" the brakes. In emergency stopping situations, ...
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...R (Reverse) with the transfer case in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the outside. DRIVING OFF-ROAD WITH 4WD OR AWD When using 4WD or AWD, maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in gear. Do not grip the spokes. 9 Always set the parking brake fully and...remove the key. On some 4WD vehicles, when the transfer case is in rough terrain. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, you grip the steering wheel from the rest of the anti-lock brake system. Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD operation of the driveline.
...R (Reverse) with the transfer case in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the outside. DRIVING OFF-ROAD WITH 4WD OR AWD When using 4WD or AWD, maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in gear. Do not grip the spokes. 9 Always set the parking brake fully and...remove the key. On some 4WD vehicles, when the transfer case is in rough terrain. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, you grip the steering wheel from the rest of the anti-lock brake system. Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD operation of the driveline.
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...such as possible. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you proceed with 4WD or AWD Drive cautiously to keep all four wheels on the most solid area of the area before driving in mud. Remember, you may be able to back out the way you came if you and ... terrain or examine maps of the trail. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Even 4WD 10 Map out your vehicle, you are driving in the area. To maintain steering and braking control of sudden changes in sand, make sure you re-inflate the...
...such as possible. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you proceed with 4WD or AWD Drive cautiously to keep all four wheels on the most solid area of the area before driving in mud. Remember, you may be able to back out the way you came if you and ... terrain or examine maps of the trail. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Even 4WD 10 Map out your vehicle, you are driving in the area. To maintain steering and braking control of sudden changes in sand, make sure you re-inflate the...
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... 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. After driving through mud, clean off -road with 4WD or AWD and AWD vehicles can lose traction in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest... responsibilities in the direction of the slide until you regain control of Land Management in slick mud. Forest Service and the Bureau of the vehicle. Ford joins the U.S. Driving off residue stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires.
... 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. After driving through mud, clean off -road with 4WD or AWD and AWD vehicles can lose traction in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest... responsibilities in the direction of the slide until you regain control of Land Management in slick mud. Forest Service and the Bureau of the vehicle. Ford joins the U.S. Driving off residue stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires.
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Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. You can be driven in that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Using tire chains will help . Avoid water higher than ... the rear tires. Shift to travel 12 This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to slide and swing around during braking. Driving on the brake pedal. Never drive with 4WD or AWD Water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. This could cause the rear to keep from...
Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. You can be driven in that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Using tire chains will help . Avoid water higher than ... the rear tires. Shift to travel 12 This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to slide and swing around during braking. Driving on the brake pedal. Never drive with 4WD or AWD Water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. This could cause the rear to keep from...
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..., The ...3 AWD Vehicle Operation ...6 Cargo, Hauling and Vehicle Handling ...18 Differences in Four-Wheel Drive ...5 Driving Off-Road with 4WD ...9 Driving Off-Road with AWD ...9 Emergency Maneuvers ...7 Four-by-Four Operation ...6 Four-Wheel Drive System, The ...3 Hauling Cargo and Vehicle Handling ...18 Hills, Driving on ...12 If Your Vehicle Goes Off the Edge of the Pavement ...6 Introduction...
..., The ...3 AWD Vehicle Operation ...6 Cargo, Hauling and Vehicle Handling ...18 Differences in Four-Wheel Drive ...5 Driving Off-Road with 4WD ...9 Driving Off-Road with AWD ...9 Emergency Maneuvers ...7 Four-by-Four Operation ...6 Four-Wheel Drive System, The ...3 Hauling Cargo and Vehicle Handling ...18 Hills, Driving on ...12 If Your Vehicle Goes Off the Edge of the Pavement ...6 Introduction...
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... 10 Instrumentation Check gage Illuminates when the key is in this chapter for more information. Four wheel drive low (if equipped) Illuminates when four-wheel drive low is engaged. 4WD LOW Four wheel drive high (if equipped) Illuminates when four-wheel drive high is engaged. 4WD HIGH Door ajar Illuminates when the ignition switch is in the ON...
... 10 Instrumentation Check gage Illuminates when the key is in this chapter for more information. Four wheel drive low (if equipped) Illuminates when four-wheel drive low is engaged. 4WD LOW Four wheel drive high (if equipped) Illuminates when four-wheel drive high is engaged. 4WD HIGH Door ajar Illuminates when the ignition switch is in the ON...
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... off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned to operate the rear window defroster. Press the defroster control to Four-wheel drive (4WD) operation in the Driving chapter for more information. The defroster turns off the defroster before ten minutes have passed, push the control again. 4WD CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED...
... off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned to operate the rear window defroster. Press the defroster control to Four-wheel drive (4WD) operation in the Driving chapter for more information. The defroster turns off the defroster before ten minutes have passed, push the control again. 4WD CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED...
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...allows you from left of the Control-Trac system The Control-Trac system functions in three modes: • The 4WD AUTO mode provides four-wheel drive with full power to the front axle as deep snow and ice (where no dry or wet pavement remains uncovered), and shallow sand. This... LOW delivered to the rear axle, and to both axles. CONTROL-TRAC AUTOMATIC FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The 4WD system uses all four wheels through a transfer case that protects you to select a four-wheel drive mode best suited for your 4x4 over terrain and road conditions not normally traveled by ...
...allows you from left of the Control-Trac system The Control-Trac system functions in three modes: • The 4WD AUTO mode provides four-wheel drive with full power to the front axle as deep snow and ice (where no dry or wet pavement remains uncovered), and shallow sand. This... LOW delivered to the rear axle, and to both axles. CONTROL-TRAC AUTOMATIC FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The 4WD system uses all four wheels through a transfer case that protects you to select a four-wheel drive mode best suited for your 4x4 over terrain and road conditions not normally traveled by ...
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... 4WD LOW mode supplies four-wheel drive with 4WD or AWD, a spare tire of the water. Such a tire could result in these vehicles. 117 These modes are designed to perform satisfactorily under ... pavement. AUTO HIGH LOW The vehicle should never be operated in 4WD HIGH and 4WD LOW on consistently slippery or loose surfaces. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for off-road applications that require extra power including deep sand, steep grades and pulling a boat and trailer out of a different...
... 4WD LOW mode supplies four-wheel drive with 4WD or AWD, a spare tire of the water. Such a tire could result in these vehicles. 117 These modes are designed to perform satisfactorily under ... pavement. AUTO HIGH LOW The vehicle should never be operated in 4WD HIGH and 4WD LOW on consistently slippery or loose surfaces. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for off-road applications that require extra power including deep sand, steep grades and pulling a boat and trailer out of a different...
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... allow the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to resume speeds over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice but can skid like any other vehicle. ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) (5.0L ENGINES ONLY) Your vehicle is on snow and ice A 4WD vehicle has advantages over 50 km/h (30 mph). When descending...
... allow the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to resume speeds over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice but can skid like any other vehicle. ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) (5.0L ENGINES ONLY) Your vehicle is on snow and ice A 4WD vehicle has advantages over 50 km/h (30 mph). When descending...
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... gets stuck If the vehicle is specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough terrain and has operating characteristics that are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Driving Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as... high as rocks and stumps. The transmission and tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. Drive cautiously to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. ...
... gets stuck If the vehicle is specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough terrain and has operating characteristics that are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Driving Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as... high as rocks and stumps. The transmission and tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. Drive cautiously to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. ...
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...rear axles Front axle Transfer case Four wheel drive 5-speed manual transmission Transfer case Front Output Slip Shaft 1 Ford Part Name or equivalent Motorcraft MERCON ATF Refer to footnotes 1, 2 and 3 4x4 Gear Oil Motorcraft MERCON ATF Motorcraft MERCON ATF Ford Part Number XT-2-QDX Refer to ...with conventional and Traction-lok rear axles are filled with Motorcraft SAE 80W90 Premium Rear Axle Lube, part number XY-80W90-QL, Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A. 2 4.0L vehicles with limited slip differentials and all 5.0L applications use rear axles that are filled with ...
...rear axles Front axle Transfer case Four wheel drive 5-speed manual transmission Transfer case Front Output Slip Shaft 1 Ford Part Name or equivalent Motorcraft MERCON ATF Refer to footnotes 1, 2 and 3 4x4 Gear Oil Motorcraft MERCON ATF Motorcraft MERCON ATF Ford Part Number XT-2-QDX Refer to ...with conventional and Traction-lok rear axles are filled with Motorcraft SAE 80W90 Premium Rear Axle Lube, part number XY-80W90-QL, Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A. 2 4.0L vehicles with limited slip differentials and all 5.0L applications use rear axles that are filled with ...
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...86 indicator light ...85 passenger air bag ...84 Air conditioning manual heating and air conditioning system ...23,25 Air suspension description ...106 All wheel drive (AWD) ...121 Ambulance packages ...3 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) description ...104 Anti-theft system ...67 Autolamp system (see Headlamps) ...compartment ...192 fabric ...194 instrument panel ...194 plastic parts ...194 safety belts ...194 tail lamps ...194 washing ...191 waxing ...192 wheels ...194 windows ...196 woodtone trim ...196 Climate control system automatic temperature control ...26,27,28,29,30,31,32 Clutch fluid ...165...
...86 indicator light ...85 passenger air bag ...84 Air conditioning manual heating and air conditioning system ...23,25 Air suspension description ...106 All wheel drive (AWD) ...121 Ambulance packages ...3 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) description ...104 Anti-theft system ...67 Autolamp system (see Headlamps) ...compartment ...192 fabric ...194 instrument panel ...194 plastic parts ...194 safety belts ...194 tail lamps ...194 washing ...191 waxing ...192 wheels ...194 windows ...196 woodtone trim ...196 Climate control system automatic temperature control ...26,27,28,29,30,31,32 Clutch fluid ...165...
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Index Floor mats ...55 Foglamps ...21 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles control trac ...34,116 special driving instructions ...118,119 Fuel calculating fuel economy ...184 improving fuel economy ...134 octane rating ...183 quality ...184 safety information relating ...reset ...7 overdrive off ...11 safety belt ...8 turn signal indicator ...9 Load limits trailer towing ...126 Lubricant specifications ...200 Luggage rack ...133 Manual transmission driving ...113,114,115 Message center ...16 economy button ...18 english/metric button ...16,17 reset button ...18 system check button ...19,20 Mirrors cleaning...
Index Floor mats ...55 Foglamps ...21 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles control trac ...34,116 special driving instructions ...118,119 Fuel calculating fuel economy ...184 improving fuel economy ...134 octane rating ...183 quality ...184 safety information relating ...reset ...7 overdrive off ...11 safety belt ...8 turn signal indicator ...9 Load limits trailer towing ...126 Lubricant specifications ...200 Luggage rack ...133 Manual transmission driving ...113,114,115 Message center ...16 economy button ...18 english/metric button ...16,17 reset button ...18 system check button ...19,20 Mirrors cleaning...
