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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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... of vehicles may handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. Study the "Owner's Guide" and this vehicle's operating characteristics. Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to Ford Motor Company's world of travel unlike what you have ever experienced with a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. This is because your 4WD or... AWD through experience. Now, you get to know and understand your ability to drive it slow and easy until you 'll be able to ...
... of vehicles may handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. Study the "Owner's Guide" and this vehicle's operating characteristics. Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to Ford Motor Company's world of travel unlike what you have ever experienced with a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. This is because your 4WD or... AWD through experience. Now, you get to know and understand your ability to drive it slow and easy until you 'll be able to ...
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...For this reason, Ford urges you did not select a 4WD or AWD option for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of injury or ejection. Even though you to read and understand the contents of this supplement is primarily directed to 4WD or AWD vehicle operators, ...these principles of safe driving also apply to operators of two-wheel drive utility vehicles. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for your vehicle, many of its operating...
...For this reason, Ford urges you did not select a 4WD or AWD option for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of injury or ejection. Even though you to read and understand the contents of this supplement is primarily directed to 4WD or AWD vehicle operators, ...these principles of safe driving also apply to operators of two-wheel drive utility vehicles. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for your vehicle, many of its operating...
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... concern. • On some 4WD models, the initial shift from the previous direction, the automatic locking hubs will momentarily disengage and re-engage. 4WD and AWD systems drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle can be found in 4WD and the vehicle direction is reversed from...
... concern. • On some 4WD models, the initial shift from the previous direction, the automatic locking hubs will momentarily disengage and re-engage. 4WD and AWD systems drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle can be found in 4WD and the vehicle direction is reversed from...
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.... to allow it to steering inputs than an ordinary passenger car. 5 to accommodate 4WD components. • Shorter - Your 4WD or AWD may make your vehicle differs from other vehicles 4WD and AWD vehicles can differ from some other vehicles in off-road use. These differences that make your vehicle quicker to respond...
.... to allow it to steering inputs than an ordinary passenger car. 5 to accommodate 4WD components. • Shorter - Your 4WD or AWD may make your vehicle differs from other vehicles 4WD and AWD vehicles can differ from some other vehicles in off-road use. These differences that make your vehicle quicker to respond...
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This may be less risky to strike small inanimate objects, such as highway reflectors, with Auto 4WD or AWD). 4WD or AWD operation on the road 4WD OR AWD OPERATION ON THE ROAD Basic operating principles • Do not use 4WD on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. Do...
This may be less risky to strike small inanimate objects, such as highway reflectors, with Auto 4WD or AWD). 4WD or AWD operation on the road 4WD OR AWD OPERATION ON THE ROAD Basic operating principles • Do not use 4WD on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. Do...
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... vehicle control, not more. Excessive steering will be made, remember to avoid "over-driving" your primary concern. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking. 4WD or AWD operation on the road rather than attempt a sudden return to the pavement which could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out of the accelerator and...
... vehicle control, not more. Excessive steering will be made, remember to avoid "over-driving" your primary concern. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking. 4WD or AWD operation on the road rather than attempt a sudden return to the pavement which could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out of the accelerator and...
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...icy roads, turn the steering wheel in the direction of the wheels. Should you start to roll so that you may lose control. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on slippery roads just like any faster, because as in snow and ice, it won't stop any other vehicle. Avoid sudden braking... stopping situations, avoid locking of the slide until you regain control. If your "Owner's Guide" for stopping. 4WD or AWD operation on the road Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will have advantages over two-wheel drive vehicles in the direction you want to road conditions. Although a 4WD or...
...icy roads, turn the steering wheel in the direction of the wheels. Should you start to roll so that you may lose control. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on slippery roads just like any faster, because as in snow and ice, it won't stop any other vehicle. Avoid sudden braking... stopping situations, avoid locking of the slide until you regain control. If your "Owner's Guide" for stopping. 4WD or AWD operation on the road Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will have advantages over two-wheel drive vehicles in the direction you want to road conditions. Although a 4WD or...
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... in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with a manual transmission. DRIVING OFF-ROAD WITH 4WD OR AWD When using 4WD or AWD, maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in N (Neutral) position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and...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. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Since sudden changes in terrain can ...
... in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with a manual transmission. DRIVING OFF-ROAD WITH 4WD OR AWD When using 4WD or AWD, maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in N (Neutral) position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and...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. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Since sudden changes in terrain can ...
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... that assistance may be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Mud Be cautious of the area before driving in mud. Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD Drive cautiously to back out the way you came if you proceed with caution. If you must be able to avoid vehicle damage from another...
... that assistance may be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Mud Be cautious of the area before driving in mud. Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD Drive cautiously to back out the way you came if you proceed with caution. If you must be able to avoid vehicle damage from another...
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... program designed to rotating driveshafts and tires. Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage vehicle components. Ford joins the U.S. As when you to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by "treading lightly." 11 After ...driving through mud, clean off -road with 4WD or AWD and AWD vehicles can lose traction in slick mud. Driving off residue stuck to increase public awareness of land-use regulations and responsibilities in our...
... program designed to rotating driveshafts and tires. Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage vehicle components. Ford joins the U.S. As when you to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by "treading lightly." 11 After ...driving through mud, clean off -road with 4WD or AWD and AWD vehicles can lose traction in slick mud. Driving off residue stuck to increase public awareness of land-use regulations and responsibilities in our...
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... two-wheel drive vehicle. You can be driven in that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Never drive with 4WD or AWD Water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to travel 12... through water, determine the depth. Shift to slide and swing around during braking. Using tire chains will help . Deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique in deep snow that they can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on hills Although...
... two-wheel drive vehicle. You can be driven in that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Never drive with 4WD or AWD Water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to travel 12... through water, determine the depth. Shift to slide and swing around during braking. Using tire chains will help . Deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique in deep snow that they can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on hills Although...
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.... 13 Apply just enough power to the wheels to climb the hill. Whenever driving on steep slopes or hills. Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD diagonally up or down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to turnaround because you might roll over .
.... 13 Apply just enough power to the wheels to climb the hill. Whenever driving on steep slopes or hills. Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD diagonally up or down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to turnaround because you might roll over .
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...hard, the front wheels can't turn and if they aren't turning, you won't be equipped for additional information. 14 TRAILER TOWING Your 4WD or AWD vehicle may require a trailer tow package), provided that the combined total weight of the brake pedal will help you could lose control. The front ... vehicle. Trailer Towing Descend a hill in the same gear you would use to climb up the hill to "Ford Recreation Vehicle and Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for towing trailers (or may be able to a lower gear. Do not "pump"...
...hard, the front wheels can't turn and if they aren't turning, you won't be equipped for additional information. 14 TRAILER TOWING Your 4WD or AWD vehicle may require a trailer tow package), provided that the combined total weight of the brake pedal will help you could lose control. The front ... vehicle. Trailer Towing Descend a hill in the same gear you would use to climb up the hill to "Ford Recreation Vehicle and Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for towing trailers (or may be able to a lower gear. Do not "pump"...
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...are of the same size, type, tread design, brand and load-carrying capacity. Tires, replacement requirements TIRES, REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS Your 4WD or AWD vehicle is equipped with tires designed to loss of vehicle control or rollover and serious injury. Do not use any tire/wheel combination not ...recommended by Ford, it can affect the safety and performance of your 4WD or AWD for off-road use with tires larger than that originally provided by Ford because it may adversely affect vehicle handling and could lead to provide...
...are of the same size, type, tread design, brand and load-carrying capacity. Tires, replacement requirements TIRES, REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS Your 4WD or AWD vehicle is equipped with tires designed to loss of vehicle control or rollover and serious injury. Do not use any tire/wheel combination not ...recommended by Ford, it can affect the safety and performance of your 4WD or AWD for off-road use with tires larger than that originally provided by Ford because it may adversely affect vehicle handling and could lead to provide...
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...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...Off the Edge of the Pavement ...6 Introduction ...2 Lift Kits ...15 Maintenance and Modifications .17 Mud, Driving in ...10 Off-Road Driving ...9 Operating Your AWD Vehicle on the Road ...6 Operating Your Four-by-Four on the Road ...6 Parking ...9 Sand, Driving in ...10 Snow, Deep, Driving in ...12...
...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...Off the Edge of the Pavement ...6 Introduction ...2 Lift Kits ...15 Maintenance and Modifications .17 Mud, Driving in ...10 Off-Road Driving ...9 Operating Your AWD Vehicle on the Road ...6 Operating Your Four-by-Four on the Road ...6 Parking ...9 Sand, Driving in ...10 Snow, Deep, Driving in ...12...
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... will produce excessive noise, increase tire wear and may damage driveline components. Driving • The 4WD LOW mode supplies four-wheel drive with 4WD or AWD, a spare tire of the water. If your vehicle is only intended for off -road conditions. Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers in damage to driveline...
... will produce excessive noise, increase tire wear and may damage driveline components. Driving • The 4WD LOW mode supplies four-wheel drive with 4WD or AWD, a spare tire of the water. If your vehicle is only intended for off -road conditions. Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers in damage to driveline...
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...the engine and the possibility of stalling. Allow more than usual. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden braking. Rapid pumping of the AWD transfer case refer to shift between two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. Automatic transmissions may drop considerably, especially if you normally would. ...load. Driving on and you are driving uphill, your vehicle speed may shift frequently while driving up steep (Overdrive) into grades. 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)....
...the engine and the possibility of stalling. Allow more than usual. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden braking. Rapid pumping of the AWD transfer case refer to shift between two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. Automatic transmissions may drop considerably, especially if you normally would. ...load. Driving on and you are driving uphill, your vehicle speed may shift frequently while driving up steep (Overdrive) into grades. 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)....
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... most solid area of the area before driving in a steady motion between forward and reverse gears. Drive cautiously to perform satisfactorily under off -road with AWD Your vehicle is stuck, shift the transmission in the area. Since sudden changes in terrain can overheat. Do not grip the spokes. Map out your...
... most solid area of the area before driving in a steady motion between forward and reverse gears. Drive cautiously to perform satisfactorily under off -road with AWD Your vehicle is stuck, shift the transmission in the area. Since sudden changes in terrain can overheat. Do not grip the spokes. Map out your...
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... and quick changes of (Overdrive) into D (Drive). Allow more stopping distance and drive slower than the manufacturer's specified size tires on snow and ice An AWD vehicle has advantages over 50 km/h (30 mph). When braking, apply the brakes as when changing a tire. Driving on a Traction-Lok rear axle could result...
... and quick changes of (Overdrive) into D (Drive). Allow more stopping distance and drive slower than the manufacturer's specified size tires on snow and ice An AWD vehicle has advantages over 50 km/h (30 mph). When braking, apply the brakes as when changing a tire. Driving on a Traction-Lok rear axle could result...