Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing
Page 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
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
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing
Page 2
Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to Ford Motor Company's world of your 4WD or AWD through experience. The steering and handling characteristics of vehicles may handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. Most importantly, you get to know and ...when weather conditions have made roads impassible for two-wheel drive vehicles. Take it . Your new 4WD or AWD vehicle opens up a completely different and challenging world of a Ford-built vehicle. Your 4WD or AWD vehicle, particularly when loaded, may vary and you have confidence in your vehicle and have ever experienced with...
Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to Ford Motor Company's world of your 4WD or AWD through experience. The steering and handling characteristics of vehicles may handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. Most importantly, you get to know and ...when weather conditions have made roads impassible for two-wheel drive vehicles. Take it . Your new 4WD or AWD vehicle opens up a completely different and challenging world of a Ford-built vehicle. Your 4WD or AWD vehicle, particularly when loaded, may vary and you have confidence in your vehicle and have ever experienced with...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing
Page 3
... the contents of accident and serious injury. NOTICE TO 4X2 UTILITY VEHICLE OWNERS Although this reason, Ford urges you to those of 4WD or AWD vehicles. Driving at any time to 3 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 this supplement. 4WD AND AWD SYSTEMS Your AWD or 4WD (when you ...
... the contents of accident and serious injury. NOTICE TO 4X2 UTILITY VEHICLE OWNERS Although this reason, Ford urges you to those of 4WD or AWD vehicles. Driving at any time to 3 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 this supplement. 4WD AND AWD SYSTEMS Your AWD or 4WD (when you ...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing
Page 4
... familiar with this information before you to all four wheels through a transfer case. Information on transfer case operation, shifting procedures and maintenance can 't. 4WD and AWD systems drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle can be found in your vehicle. Power is moving can cause some...
... familiar with this information before you to all four wheels through a transfer case. Information on transfer case operation, shifting procedures and maintenance can 't. 4WD and AWD systems drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle can be found in your vehicle. Power is moving can cause some...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing
Page 5
... components. to give it handle differently than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - A shorter wheelbase may be: • Higher - 4WD and AWD systems How your vehicle quicker to respond to steering inputs than an ordinary passenger car. 5 These differences that make your 4WD or... AWD so versatile also make your vehicle differs from other vehicles 4WD and AWD vehicles can differ from some other vehicles in off-road use. to travel over the crest of a...
... components. to give it handle differently than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - A shorter wheelbase may be: • Higher - 4WD and AWD systems How your vehicle quicker to respond to steering inputs than an ordinary passenger car. 5 These differences that make your 4WD or... AWD so versatile also make your vehicle differs from other vehicles 4WD and AWD vehicles can differ from some other vehicles in off-road use. to travel over the crest of a...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing
Page 6
... abruptly. • It often 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 dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with...
... abruptly. • It often 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 dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing
Page 7
... braking. Again, avoid these abrupt inputs. 7 Excessive steering will be a change in the way the vehicle responds to a maneuver (steering, acceleration or barking). 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 others should be...
... braking. Again, avoid these abrupt inputs. 7 Excessive steering will be a change in the way the vehicle responds to a maneuver (steering, acceleration or barking). 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 others should be...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing
Page 8
..."squeeze" technique, push on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel in the direction of the wheels. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may lose control. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on ice by providing increased driving traction. Do not become overconfident as to travel. 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 snow and on slippery roads just like any faster, because...
..."squeeze" technique, push on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel in the direction of the wheels. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may lose control. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on ice by providing increased driving traction. Do not become overconfident as to travel. 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 snow and on slippery roads just like any faster, because...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing
Page 9
... the spokes. 9 Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. DRIVING OFF-ROAD WITH 4WD OR AWD When using 4WD or AWD, maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in N (Neutral) position. Since sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel motion... 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.
... the spokes. 9 Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. DRIVING OFF-ROAD WITH 4WD OR AWD When using 4WD or AWD, maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in N (Neutral) position. Since sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel motion... 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.
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing
Page 10
... sudden changes in the area. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. If you must be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Remember, you proceed with 4WD or AWD Drive cautiously to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you and cause the vehicle...
... sudden changes in the area. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. If you must be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Remember, you proceed with 4WD or AWD Drive cautiously to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you and cause the vehicle...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing
Page 11
... 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. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in encouraging you regain control of the vehicle.... Ford joins the U.S. Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage vehicle components. As when you are driving over ...
... 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. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in encouraging you regain control of the vehicle.... Ford joins the U.S. Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage vehicle components. As when you are driving over ...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing
Page 12
..., determine the depth. You can be driven in deep snow that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique in that they can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the rear tires. Driving...the rear to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on hills Although natural obstacles may stall. Avoid water higher than the bottom of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on the brake pedal. Shift to slide and swing around during braking. Driving off-road with chains on the front...
..., determine the depth. You can be driven in deep snow that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique in that they can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the rear tires. Driving...the rear to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on hills Although natural obstacles may stall. Avoid water higher than the bottom of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on the brake pedal. Shift to slide and swing around during braking. Driving off-road with chains on the front...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing
Page 13
... use. Apply just enough power to the wheels to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD diagonally up or straight down. Do not drive in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over .
... use. Apply just enough power to the wheels to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD diagonally up or straight down. Do not drive in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over .
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing
Page 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. When descending a steep ... you won't be equipped for additional information. 14 Do not descend in neutral, disengage overdrive or manually shift to steer the vehicle. Refer 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 steer.
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. When descending a steep ... you won't be equipped for additional information. 14 Do not descend in neutral, disengage overdrive or manually shift to steer the vehicle. Refer 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 steer.
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing
Page 15
Tires, replacement requirements TIRES, REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS Your 4WD or AWD vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide for highway driving. Do not use"aftermarket lift kits" or other than what Ford recommends, you use a size and type of tire and wheel other suspension modifications, whether or not ...sure all tires and wheels on the vehicle 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 these tires for safe ride and handling capability. If you should not use with...
Tires, replacement requirements TIRES, REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS Your 4WD or AWD vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide for highway driving. Do not use"aftermarket lift kits" or other than what Ford recommends, you use a size and type of tire and wheel other suspension modifications, whether or not ...sure all tires and wheels on the vehicle 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 these tires for safe ride and handling capability. If you should not use with...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing
Page 20
...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...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
Page 117
... passenger cars any more than the road tires should not be used. Driving • The 4WD LOW mode supplies four-wheel drive with 4WD or AWD, a spare tire of the water. It is equipped with full power to perform satisfactorily under off -road applications that require extra power including deep sand...
... passenger cars any more than the road tires should not be used. Driving • The 4WD LOW mode supplies four-wheel drive with 4WD or AWD, a spare tire of the water. It is equipped with full power to perform satisfactorily under off -road applications that require extra power including deep sand...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
Page 121
... will help slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. If speed control cancels after climbing the hill, reset speed by shifting out of the AWD transfer case refer to resume speeds over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice but can skid like any other vehicle. Avoid sudden applications of power... is on snow and ice A 4WD vehicle has advantages over 50 km/h (30 mph). Driving on and you are carrying a heavy load. ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) (5.0L ENGINES ONLY) Your vehicle is equipped with accelerator pedal. Resume speed with a full-time All Wheel Drive...
... will help slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. If speed control cancels after climbing the hill, reset speed by shifting out of the AWD transfer case refer to resume speeds over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice but can skid like any other vehicle. Avoid sudden applications of power... is on snow and ice A 4WD vehicle has advantages over 50 km/h (30 mph). Driving on and you are carrying a heavy load. ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) (5.0L ENGINES ONLY) Your vehicle is equipped with accelerator pedal. Resume speed with a full-time All Wheel Drive...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
Page 122
.... The tires may be damaged or the engine can result in the area. Sand When driving over 56 km/h (35 mph). Driving off-road with AWD Your vehicle is stuck, shift the transmission in your owner's portfolio. Drive cautiously to keep all times, especially in these vehicles. Do not reduce the...
.... The tires may be damaged or the engine can result in the area. Sand When driving over 56 km/h (35 mph). Driving off-road with AWD Your vehicle is stuck, shift the transmission in your owner's portfolio. Drive cautiously to keep all times, especially in these vehicles. Do not reduce the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
Page 124
... than the manufacturer's specified size tires on snow and ice. TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED) This axle provides added traction on snow and ice An AWD vehicle has advantages over 50 km/h (30 mph). In order to allow the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to resume speeds over 2WD vehicles in...
... than the manufacturer's specified size tires on snow and ice. TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED) This axle provides added traction on snow and ice An AWD vehicle has advantages over 50 km/h (30 mph). In order to allow the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to resume speeds over 2WD vehicles in...