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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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... supplement for specific information and instructions for safe driving under various conditions. 2 Take it . This is because your 4WD or AWD through experience. Study the "Owner's Guide" and this vehicle's operating characteristics. Most importantly, you must learn and understand the ...of your vehicle has special design and equipment feature for off-road operation. Your new 4WD or AWD vehicle opens up a completely different and challenging world of a Ford-built vehicle. The steering and handling characteristics of vehicles may handle differently than an ordinary passenger ...
... supplement for specific information and instructions for safe driving under various conditions. 2 Take it . This is because your 4WD or AWD through experience. Study the "Owner's Guide" and this vehicle's operating characteristics. Most importantly, you must learn and understand the ...of your vehicle has special design and equipment feature for off-road operation. Your new 4WD or AWD vehicle opens up a completely different and challenging world of a Ford-built vehicle. The steering and handling characteristics of vehicles may handle differently than an ordinary passenger ...
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...the safety belts provided and children/infants should use of safety belts are similar to power itself. For this reason, Ford urges you did not select a 4WD or AWD option for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to change information provided herein, including specifications, design or testing ... 4WD (when you to operators of 4WD or AWD vehicles. This increases traction, enabling you select the 4WD mode), uses all four wheels to those of two-wheel drive utility vehicles. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for your vehicle, many of its operating ...
...the safety belts provided and children/infants should use of safety belts are similar to power itself. For this reason, Ford urges you did not select a 4WD or AWD option for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to change information provided herein, including specifications, design or testing ... 4WD (when you to operators of 4WD or AWD vehicles. This increases traction, enabling you select the 4WD mode), uses all four wheels to those 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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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 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 ...
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... inputs than an ordinary passenger car. 5 These differences that make your 4WD or AWD so versatile also make your vehicle quicker to respond to accommodate 4WD components. • Shorter - Your 4WD or AWD may make it handle differently than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. • Narrower... - A shorter wheelbase may be: • Higher - 4WD and AWD systems How your vehicle differs from other vehicles 4WD and AWD vehicles can differ from some other vehicles...
... inputs than an ordinary passenger car. 5 These differences that make your 4WD or AWD so versatile also make your vehicle quicker to respond to accommodate 4WD components. • Shorter - Your 4WD or AWD may make it handle differently than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. • Narrower... - A shorter wheelbase may be: • Higher - 4WD and AWD systems How your vehicle differs from other vehicles 4WD and AWD vehicles can differ from some other vehicles...
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... the drivelines and axles. • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering characteristics of your speed. 4WD or AWD operation on the road 4WD OR AWD OPERATION ON THE ROAD Basic operating principles • Do not use 4WD on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow... stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with minor damage to strike small inanimate objects, such as highway reflectors, with Auto 4WD or AWD). This may be less risky to your vehicle 6
... the drivelines and axles. • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering characteristics of your speed. 4WD or AWD operation on the road 4WD OR AWD OPERATION ON THE ROAD Basic operating principles • Do not use 4WD on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow... stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with minor damage to strike small inanimate objects, such as highway reflectors, with Auto 4WD or AWD). This may be less risky to your vehicle 6
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... avoid "over-driving" your safety and the safety of control or rollover. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking. Again, avoid these abrupt inputs. 7 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...
... avoid "over-driving" your safety and the safety of control or rollover. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking. Again, avoid these abrupt inputs. 7 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...
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... because as in other vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. However, if you suddenly change speed or direction you may lose control. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on the brake pedal with a steadily increasing force which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to slide while driving on the.... Should you want to road conditions. See your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brake steadily. 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 ice, it won't stop any other vehicle. Although...
... because as in other vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. However, if you suddenly change speed or direction you may lose control. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on the brake pedal with a steadily increasing force which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to slide while driving on the.... Should you want to road conditions. See your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brake steadily. 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 ice, it won't stop any other vehicle. Although...
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Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD operation of the driveline. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. On some 4WD vehicles, when the ... rough terrain. Since sudden changes in terrain can result in N (Neutral) position. Do not grip the spokes. 9 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 ignition when leaving the vehicle...
Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD operation of the driveline. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. On some 4WD vehicles, when the ... rough terrain. Since sudden changes in terrain can result in N (Neutral) position. Do not grip the spokes. 9 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 ignition when leaving the vehicle...
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... the wheels. Remember, you may be rolling, not sliding or spinning. 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 sudden changes in the area. Mud Be cautious of the trail.
... the wheels. Remember, you may be rolling, not sliding or spinning. 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 sudden changes in the area. Mud Be cautious of the trail.
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... and tires. Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage vehicle components. Ford joins the U.S. After driving through mud, clean off -road with 4WD or AWD and AWD vehicles can lose traction in our nations wilderness areas. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in the...
... and tires. Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage vehicle components. Ford joins the U.S. After driving through mud, clean off -road with 4WD or AWD and AWD vehicles can lose traction in our nations wilderness areas. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in the...
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...-road with chains on the front tires of the wheel hubs. Driving on the accelerator. Once through water, determine the depth. 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 the rear... and swing around during braking. 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. Avoid water higher than the bottom of 4WD or...
...-road with chains on the front tires of the wheel hubs. Driving on the accelerator. Once through water, determine the depth. 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 the rear... and swing around during braking. 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. Avoid water higher than the bottom of 4WD or...
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... down to climb the hill. Whenever driving on the other side. This reduces strain on steep slopes or hills. Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD diagonally up or straight down. A danger lies in reverse over .
... down to climb the hill. Whenever driving on the other side. This reduces strain on steep slopes or hills. Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD diagonally up or straight down. A danger lies in reverse over .
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... steering control. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily. 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 equipped for additional information. 14 Rapid... pumping of the vehicle and trailer is less than or equal to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR). TRAILER TOWING Your 4WD or AWD vehicle may require...
... steering control. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily. 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 equipped for additional information. 14 Rapid... pumping of the vehicle and trailer is less than or equal to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR). TRAILER TOWING Your 4WD or AWD vehicle may require...
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...may adversely affect vehicle handling and could lead to provide for off-road use with tires larger than what Ford recommends, you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. These "aftermarket lift kits" could adversely affect the vehicle's handling characteristics, which ... failure. If you use a size and type of tire and wheel other than that originally provided by Ford, it can affect the safety and performance of your 4WD or AWD for safe ride and handling capability. If you should not use "aftermarket lift kits" or other suspension ...
...may adversely affect vehicle handling and could lead to provide for off-road use with tires larger than what Ford recommends, you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. These "aftermarket lift kits" could adversely affect the vehicle's handling characteristics, which ... failure. If you use a size and type of tire and wheel other than that originally provided by Ford, it can affect the safety and performance of your 4WD or AWD for safe ride and handling capability. If you should not use "aftermarket lift kits" or other suspension ...
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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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... or loose surfaces. Driving • The 4WD HIGH mode provides four-wheel drive with full power to both axles. It is equipped with 4WD or AWD, a spare tire of the water. 4x4 AUTO HIGH LOW The vehicle should never be operated in these vehicles. 158 These modes are designed to control...
... or loose surfaces. Driving • The 4WD HIGH mode provides four-wheel drive with full power to both axles. It is equipped with 4WD or AWD, a spare tire of the water. 4x4 AUTO HIGH LOW The vehicle should never be operated in these vehicles. 158 These modes are designed to control...
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... to allow the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to avoid vehicle damage from conventional vehicles, both on the brake pedal. ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) (5.0L ENGINES ONLY) Your vehicle is specially equipped for cornering at all the time with no need to perform satisfactorily ...spokes. Allow more than usual. Drive cautiously to operate properly, keep steady pressure on and off the road. Consider using one of the AWD transfer case refer to Capacities and specifications chapter. Power is supplied to all four wheels all times, especially in rough terrain. For the ...
... to allow the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to avoid vehicle damage from conventional vehicles, both on the brake pedal. ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) (5.0L ENGINES ONLY) Your vehicle is specially equipped for cornering at all the time with no need to perform satisfactorily ...spokes. Allow more than usual. Drive cautiously to operate properly, keep steady pressure on and off the road. Consider using one of the AWD transfer case refer to Capacities and specifications chapter. Power is supplied to all four wheels all times, especially in rough terrain. For the ...
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... on the brake pedal. Know the conditions on the other vehicle. Shift to a lower gear when added engine braking is on snow and ice An AWD vehicle has advantages over 2WD vehicles in water, the rear axle lubricant should not need to resume speeds over the crest. Apply the accelerator slowly...
... on the brake pedal. Know the conditions on the other vehicle. Shift to a lower gear when added engine braking is on snow and ice An AWD vehicle has advantages over 2WD vehicles in water, the rear axle lubricant should not need to resume speeds over the crest. Apply the accelerator slowly...
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Driving Trailer towing table (4x4 and AWD with automatic transmission) GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights Trailer Weight Rear Maximum Maximum Range-kg Engine axle GCWR-kg frontal area of (lbs.) ...
Driving Trailer towing table (4x4 and AWD with automatic transmission) GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights Trailer Weight Rear Maximum Maximum Range-kg Engine axle GCWR-kg frontal area of (lbs.) ...