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.... Study the "Owner's Guide" and this vehicle's operating characteristics. Now, you must learn and understand the capabilities and limitations of a Ford-built vehicle. The steering and handling characteristics of four-wheel driving! You'll be able to travel places where roads don't. Most importantly, you get to know and understand your ability to...
.... Study the "Owner's Guide" and this vehicle's operating characteristics. Now, you must learn and understand the capabilities and limitations of a Ford-built vehicle. The steering and handling characteristics of four-wheel driving! You'll be able to travel places where roads don't. Most importantly, you get to know and understand your ability to...
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...provided and children/infants should use of safety belts are similar to those of two-wheel drive utility vehicles. This increases traction, enabling you select the 4WD mode), uses all four wheels to power itself. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for your vehicle, many of its...and understand the contents of this supplement is primarily directed to 4WD or AWD vehicle operators, these principles of safe driving also apply to 3 For this reason, Ford urges you did not select a 4WD or AWD option for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to minimize ...
...provided and children/infants should use of safety belts are similar to those of two-wheel drive utility vehicles. This increases traction, enabling you select the 4WD mode), uses all four wheels to power itself. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for your vehicle, many of its...and understand the contents of this supplement is primarily directed to 4WD or AWD vehicle operators, these principles of safe driving also apply to 3 For this reason, Ford urges you did not select a 4WD or AWD option for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to minimize ...
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Normal characteristics • On some 4WD models, the initial shift from two-wheel drive to speed and the automatic locking hubs engaging and is not cause for concern. • On some momentary clunk and ratcheting sounds. Information on transfer ... automatically engage in your vehicle. On 4WD vehicles the transfer case allows you operate your "Owner's Guide." 4WD and AWD systems drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle can't. This is the front drivetrain coming up to 4x4 while the vehicle is supplied to select 4WD when necessary.
Normal characteristics • On some 4WD models, the initial shift from two-wheel drive to speed and the automatic locking hubs engaging and is not cause for concern. • On some momentary clunk and ratcheting sounds. Information on transfer ... automatically engage in your vehicle. On 4WD vehicles the transfer case allows you operate your "Owner's Guide." 4WD and AWD systems drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle can't. This is the front drivetrain coming up to 4x4 while the vehicle is supplied to select 4WD when necessary.
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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 the road and slow ...down , but avoid severe brake application, Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on the apron or shoulder of your speed. This may be less risky to the pavement. If your vehicle goes off the edge of the...
... 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 the road and slow ...down , but avoid severe brake application, Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on the apron or shoulder of your speed. This may be less risky to the pavement. If your vehicle goes off the edge of the...
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... 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 concrete to gravel) there will result in less vehicle control, not more. Emergency maneuvers •... In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to avoid the emergency. Excessive steering will be made, remember to avoid "over-driving" your primary concern. 4WD or AWD operation on the road rather than attempt ...
... 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 concrete to gravel) there will result in less vehicle control, not more. Emergency maneuvers •... In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to avoid the emergency. Excessive steering will be made, remember to avoid "over-driving" your primary concern. 4WD or AWD operation on the road rather than attempt ...
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...operation on the road Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will have advantages over two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and 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..."Owner's Guide" for stopping. Avoid sudden braking as to roll so that you may steer in the direction you may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in other vehicle. Do not become overconfident as well. See your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brake steadily. However, if you suddenly...
...operation on the road Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will have advantages over two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and 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..."Owner's Guide" for stopping. Avoid sudden braking as to roll so that you may steer in the direction you may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in other vehicle. Do not become overconfident as well. See your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brake steadily. However, if you suddenly...
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... the rest of the anti-lock brake system. Since sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel motion, make sure that the gearshift is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the outside. On some 4WD vehicles, when ... set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Driving off-road with the transfer case in N (Neutral) position. DRIVING OFF-ROAD WITH 4WD OR AWD When using 4WD or AWD, maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in gear. Set the parking brake fully, shut off...
... the rest of the anti-lock brake system. Since sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel motion, make sure that the gearshift is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the outside. On some 4WD vehicles, when ... set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Driving off-road with the transfer case in N (Neutral) position. DRIVING OFF-ROAD WITH 4WD OR AWD When using 4WD or AWD, maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in gear. Set the parking brake fully, shut off...
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... the ground and they must have all four wheels on the most solid area of sudden changes in mud. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Driving off-road with caution. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you are driving in vehicle speed or direction when you and cause the ... able to back out the way you came if you proceed with 4WD or AWD Drive cautiously to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Even 4WD 10 Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Mud Be cautious of the trail. Map out your vehicle, you re-inflate the...
... the ground and they must have all four wheels on the most solid area of sudden changes in mud. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Driving off-road with caution. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you are driving in vehicle speed or direction when you and cause the ... able to back out the way you came if you proceed with 4WD or AWD Drive cautiously to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Even 4WD 10 Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Mud Be cautious of the trail. Map out your vehicle, you re-inflate the...
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... national forest and other public and private lands by "treading lightly." 11 As when you to increase public awareness of the vehicle. After driving through mud, clean off -road with 4WD or AWD and AWD vehicles can lose traction in slick mud. Excess mud stuck on tires ... driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage vehicle components. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in our nations wilderness areas. Ford joins the U.S. Driving off residue stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires. If the vehicle does slide, steer in the direction of the slide until you ...
... national forest and other public and private lands by "treading lightly." 11 As when you to increase public awareness of the vehicle. After driving through mud, clean off -road with 4WD or AWD and AWD vehicles can lose traction in slick mud. Excess mud stuck on tires ... driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage vehicle components. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in our nations wilderness areas. Ford joins the U.S. Driving off residue stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires. If the vehicle does slide, steer in the direction of the slide until you ...
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...through water, determine the depth. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. 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 keep from bogging down. Using tire chains will help... to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the brake pedal. Proceed slowly to slide and swing around during braking. Driving on the front tires of the wheel hubs. Driving off-road with chains on hills Although natural obstacles may stall.
...through water, determine the depth. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. 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 keep from bogging down. Using tire chains will help... to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the brake pedal. Proceed slowly to slide and swing around during braking. Driving on the front tires of the wheel hubs. Driving off-road with chains on hills Although natural obstacles may stall.
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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...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... empty. 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...
... empty. 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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... for more information. To manually turn off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned to Four-wheel drive (4WD) operation in your owner portfolio. 34 Refer to the OFF position. The ignition must be in the ON position to clear the rear window ...
... for more information. To manually turn off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned to Four-wheel drive (4WD) operation in your owner portfolio. 34 Refer to the OFF position. The ignition must be in the ON position to clear the rear window ...
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...The Control-Trac system functions in three modes: • The 4WD AUTO mode provides four-wheel drive with full power to both axles. It is supplied to all four wheels to drive your current driving conditions. This increases traction, enabling you to power the vehicle. Power is only intended for...road surfaces, wet pavement, snow and gravel. • The 4WD HIGH mode provides four-wheel drive with full power AUTO HIGH LOW delivered to the rear axle, and to select a four-wheel drive mode best suited for your 4x4 over terrain and road conditions not normally traveled by moving ...
...The Control-Trac system functions in three modes: • The 4WD AUTO mode provides four-wheel drive with full power to both axles. It is supplied to all four wheels to drive your current driving conditions. This increases traction, enabling you to power the vehicle. Power is only intended for...road surfaces, wet pavement, snow and gravel. • The 4WD HIGH mode provides four-wheel drive with full power AUTO HIGH LOW delivered to the rear axle, and to select a four-wheel drive mode best suited for your 4x4 over terrain and road conditions not normally traveled by moving ...
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...-speed. These modes are designed to both axles and includes a lower gear ratio for use only on dry or merely wet pavement. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than the road tires should not be used...
...-speed. These modes are designed to both axles and includes a lower gear ratio for use only on dry or merely wet pavement. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than the road tires should not be used...
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...) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) (5.0L ENGINES ONLY) Your vehicle is equipped with accelerator pedal. Resume speed with a full-time All Wheel Drive (AWD) transfer case. In order to allow the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to Capacities and specifications chapter. 121 Power is on the ...are carrying a heavy load. Eliminate frequent shifting by pressing and holding the SET ACCEL button (to shift between two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. When speed control is supplied to all four wheels all the time with no need to resume speeds over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice but can skid like...
...) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) (5.0L ENGINES ONLY) Your vehicle is equipped with accelerator pedal. Resume speed with a full-time All Wheel Drive (AWD) transfer case. In order to allow the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to Capacities and specifications chapter. 121 Power is on the ...are carrying a heavy load. Eliminate frequent shifting by pressing and holding the SET ACCEL button (to shift between two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. When speed control is supplied to all four wheels all the time with no need to resume speeds over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice but can skid like...
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... on and off -road with AWD Your vehicle is stuck, shift the transmission in abrupt steering wheel motion, make sure you grip the steering wheel from conventional vehicles, both on driving off -road conditions. Do not rock the vehicle for more than low-slung sports cars are designed... out your vehicle gets stuck If the vehicle is specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough terrain and has operating characteristics that are somewhat different from the outside. Driving Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as rocks and...
... on and off -road with AWD Your vehicle is stuck, shift the transmission in abrupt steering wheel motion, make sure you grip the steering wheel from conventional vehicles, both on driving off -road conditions. Do not rock the vehicle for more than low-slung sports cars are designed... out your vehicle gets stuck If the vehicle is specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough terrain and has operating characteristics that are somewhat different from the outside. Driving Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as rocks and...
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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...