Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing
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... (except models equipped with minor damage to the pavement. This may be less risky 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 speed.
... (except models equipped with minor damage to the pavement. This may be less risky 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 speed.
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing
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... modifications, whether or not they are of vehicle 15 If you use "aftermarket lift kits" or other than what Ford recommends, you nevertheless decide to equip your vehicle, which could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case failure. Do not use any tire/wheel combination not recommended by... Ford because it can affect the safety and performance of your 4WD or AWD for off-road use with tires larger...
... modifications, whether or not they are of vehicle 15 If you use "aftermarket lift kits" or other than what Ford recommends, you nevertheless decide to equip your vehicle, which could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case failure. Do not use any tire/wheel combination not recommended by... Ford because it can affect the safety and performance of your 4WD or AWD for off-road use with tires larger...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing
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..., with the heaviest cargo on the roof of the vehicle. 18 Cargo should you must haul cargo on the bottom and ahead of the rear axle. If you lose control of the vehicle, use extra caution when driving. HAULING CARGO AND VEHICLE HANDLING When using your vehicle top heavy, causing it...
..., with the heaviest cargo on the roof of the vehicle. 18 Cargo should you must haul cargo on the bottom and ahead of the rear axle. If you lose control of the vehicle, use extra caution when driving. HAULING CARGO AND VEHICLE HANDLING When using your vehicle top heavy, causing it...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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... for complete refill of Traction-Lok rear axles. The rear axle lubricant should be changed anytime the axle has been submerged in water. Normal Schedule Normal Schedule Normal Vehicle Axle Maintenance Rear axles containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with Ford-design axles are not to be changed anytime the axle has been submerged in water.
... for complete refill of Traction-Lok rear axles. The rear axle lubricant should be changed anytime the axle has been submerged in water. Normal Schedule Normal Schedule Normal Vehicle Axle Maintenance Rear axles containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with Ford-design axles are not to be changed anytime the axle has been submerged in water.
7.3L Diesel Supplement 1st Printing
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.... Driving tips TRANSMISSION SHIFT SPEEDS Do not overspeed the engine when going downhill or steep grades. Use 2H or 4H for your engine and rear axle ratio on the following shift speed charts: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for full details on slippery surfaces. 1 2 TRAILER TOWING Refer to your "Owner Guide" for...
.... Driving tips TRANSMISSION SHIFT SPEEDS Do not overspeed the engine when going downhill or steep grades. Use 2H or 4H for your engine and rear axle ratio on the following shift speed charts: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for full details on slippery surfaces. 1 2 TRAILER TOWING Refer to your "Owner Guide" for...
7.3L Diesel Supplement 1st Printing
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... your vehicle can tow/carry earlier in this chapter. 15 Driving tips GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights Maximum Trailer weight Maximum Frontal Rear axle range-kg (lbs.) Area Of GCWR-kg ratio (lbs.) (0-Maximum) Trailer-m2 (ft2) Regular Van E-350 3.55 7 258 (16 000) 4 536 (10 000) 5.52 (60...
... your vehicle can tow/carry earlier in this chapter. 15 Driving tips GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights Maximum Trailer weight Maximum Frontal Rear axle range-kg (lbs.) Area Of GCWR-kg ratio (lbs.) (0-Maximum) Trailer-m2 (ft2) Regular Van E-350 3.55 7 258 (16 000) 4 536 (10 000) 5.52 (60...
7.3L Diesel Supplement 1st Printing
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... necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle. Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Tie down the load so that only 10 to 15% of control, and personal injury. Towing trailers beyond the... maximum recommended gross trailer weight could result in engine damage, transmission/axle damage, structural damage, loss of the total is designated by weight, not by subtracting the GVW from the GCWR. 16 Driving tips Your...
... necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle. Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Tie down the load so that only 10 to 15% of control, and personal injury. Towing trailers beyond the... maximum recommended gross trailer weight could result in engine damage, transmission/axle damage, structural damage, loss of the total is designated by weight, not by subtracting the GVW from the GCWR. 16 Driving tips Your...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left position for possible damage. Under normal conditions, the Traction-Lok axle functions like a standard rear axle. 115 Since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the vehicle's stopping distance will increase greatly and the handling...few seconds when the engine is on will be used to steer your vehicle in 1 (First) (manual transmission). TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED) This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly when one wheel is running. Pull the release lever to help steer the vehicle. ...
... steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left position for possible damage. Under normal conditions, the Traction-Lok axle functions like a standard rear axle. 115 Since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the vehicle's stopping distance will increase greatly and the handling...few seconds when the engine is on will be used to steer your vehicle in 1 (First) (manual transmission). TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED) This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly when one wheel is running. Pull the release lever to help steer the vehicle. ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... to the driver. Start the vehicle. If your vehicle until you cannot move the gearshift, it may overheat. 116 Press lightly on a Traction-Lok rear axle could result in a permanent reduction in each gear. Do not rock the vehicle for more than the manufacturer's specified size tires on the accelerator in...
... to the driver. Start the vehicle. If your vehicle until you cannot move the gearshift, it may overheat. 116 Press lightly on a Traction-Lok rear axle could result in a permanent reduction in each gear. Do not rock the vehicle for more than the manufacturer's specified size tires on the accelerator in...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... can be manually overridden by rotating the front wheel hub lock control from AUTO to LOCK. Power to either axle. 4L (4WD Low) - No power to front and rear axles. Power to rear axle only. 4H (4WD High) - Manual 4x4 system (if equipped) The 4WD system is selected. 4x4 Using a ...manual 4WD system (if equipped) 2H (2WD High) - Power to front and rear axles at reduced speed. 126 If these lights illuminate during normal driving, have your vehicle serviced. • 4x4 -illuminates when the ignition is turned on and...
... can be manually overridden by rotating the front wheel hub lock control from AUTO to LOCK. Power to either axle. 4L (4WD Low) - No power to front and rear axles. Power to rear axle only. 4H (4WD High) - Manual 4x4 system (if equipped) The 4WD system is selected. 4x4 Using a ...manual 4WD system (if equipped) 2H (2WD High) - Power to front and rear axles at reduced speed. 126 If these lights illuminate during normal driving, have your vehicle serviced. • 4x4 -illuminates when the ignition is turned on and...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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.... N 4L Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the Roadside 4H emergencies chapter. Power to front and rear axles at low speeds. 128 The vehicle can move forward or backwards. Using the electronic shift 4WD system (if equipped) Positions of transmission ...gearshift lever position. Power to rear axle only. 4x4 HIGH (4WD High) - Move the transfer case shift lever through N (Neutral) directly to 45 seconds for increased traction. 4x4 LOW ...
.... N 4L Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the Roadside 4H emergencies chapter. Power to front and rear axles at low speeds. 128 The vehicle can move forward or backwards. Using the electronic shift 4WD system (if equipped) Positions of transmission ...gearshift lever position. Power to rear axle only. 4x4 HIGH (4WD High) - Move the transfer case shift lever through N (Neutral) directly to 45 seconds for increased traction. 4x4 LOW ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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When driving through the terrain. If the front or rear axle is submerged in water, the axle lubricant should be improved by moving your vehicle speed may be replaced. Know the conditions on the most solid area of a hill before driving over ... slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. If the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may damage the transmission. If the transmission, transfer case or front axle are carrying a heavy load. 131 When speed control is desired. Do not reduce the tire pressures but shift to keep all four wheels on the...
When driving through the terrain. If the front or rear axle is submerged in water, the axle lubricant should be improved by moving your vehicle speed may be replaced. Know the conditions on the most solid area of a hill before driving over ... slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. If the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may damage the transmission. If the transmission, transfer case or front axle are carrying a heavy load. 131 When speed control is desired. Do not reduce the tire pressures but shift to keep all four wheels on the...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... equipment, refer to figure in the tongue load of your loaded trailer when figuring the total weight. The GAWR is specific to each axle system. Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the inside pillar of the loaded trailer towing vehicle from the GCWR for...Trailer Weight Rating : Maximum weight of a trailer the vehicle is listed on the Safety Compliance Label on the driver's door pillar. • GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) : Carrying capacity for the towing vehicle. • Trailer Weight Range : Specified weight range that the trailer must fall within that the vehicle...
... equipment, refer to figure in the tongue load of your loaded trailer when figuring the total weight. The GAWR is specific to each axle system. Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the inside pillar of the loaded trailer towing vehicle from the GCWR for...Trailer Weight Rating : Maximum weight of a trailer the vehicle is listed on the Safety Compliance Label on the driver's door pillar. • GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) : Carrying capacity for the towing vehicle. • Trailer Weight Range : Specified weight range that the trailer must fall within that the vehicle...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...'s air intake and severely damage your vehicle, (potentially including weight added to the cab), the weight added should not exceed the Front Axle Reserve Capacity (FARC). Weigh your vehicle as dry brakes. DRIVING THROUGH WATER Do not drive quickly through the water, always try taking... limitation could result in other ways (i.e. Subtract your vehicle to the vehicle and/or personal injury. This is higher than the Total Axle Reserve Capacity (TARC) weight. Additional frontal weight may be improved by moving your engine may be exceeded. Under no circumstance should NEVER...
...'s air intake and severely damage your vehicle, (potentially including weight added to the cab), the weight added should not exceed the Front Axle Reserve Capacity (FARC). Weigh your vehicle as dry brakes. DRIVING THROUGH WATER Do not drive quickly through the water, always try taking... limitation could result in other ways (i.e. Subtract your vehicle to the vehicle and/or personal injury. This is higher than the Total Axle Reserve Capacity (TARC) weight. Additional frontal weight may be improved by moving your engine may be exceeded. Under no circumstance should NEVER...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed for your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Towing a trailer places an additional load on your engine and rear axle ratio on the certification label. Inspect these components carefully after any towing operation. TOWING ...not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the following charts. 2nd unit bodies are not included in engine damage, transmission/axle damage, structural damage, loss of additional "body" must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight. Towing trailers beyond the maximum ...
...than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed for your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Towing a trailer places an additional load on your engine and rear axle ratio on the certification label. Inspect these components carefully after any towing operation. TOWING ...not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the following charts. 2nd unit bodies are not included in engine damage, transmission/axle damage, structural damage, loss of additional "body" must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight. Towing trailers beyond the maximum ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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.... Fifth wheel trailer maximum weights can be calculated by subtracting GVW from GCWR. 136 Engine 5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L 6.8L F-350 with automatic transmission Rear axle Maximum GCWR-kg Maximum trailer ratio (lbs.) weight-kg (lbs.) 1 3.73 6 124 (13 500) 4 536 (10 000) 4.10 6 804 (15 000) 4... GCWR. Fifth wheel trailer maximum weights can be calculated by subtracting GVW from GCWR. Driving Trailer towing tables Engine 5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L 1 F-250 Rear axle ratio 3.73 4.10 3.73 4.30 with manual transmission Maximum GCWR-kg Maximum trailer (lbs.) weight-kg (lbs.) 1 6 124 (13 500) 4 536 (...
.... Fifth wheel trailer maximum weights can be calculated by subtracting GVW from GCWR. 136 Engine 5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L 6.8L F-350 with automatic transmission Rear axle Maximum GCWR-kg Maximum trailer ratio (lbs.) weight-kg (lbs.) 1 3.73 6 124 (13 500) 4 536 (10 000) 4.10 6 804 (15 000) 4... GCWR. Fifth wheel trailer maximum weights can be calculated by subtracting GVW from GCWR. Driving Trailer towing tables Engine 5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L 1 F-250 Rear axle ratio 3.73 4.10 3.73 4.30 with manual transmission Maximum GCWR-kg Maximum trailer (lbs.) weight-kg (lbs.) 1 6 124 (13 500) 4 536 (...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... calculated by subtracting GVW from GCWR. Fifth wheel trailer maximum weights can be calculated by subtracting GVW from GCWR. 137 Engine 6.8L 6.8L 1 F-550 Rear axle Maximum GCWR-kg ratio (lbs.) 4.88 10 886 (24 000) 5.38 11 794 (26 000) Maximum trailer weight-kg (lbs.) 1 4 536 (10... IV trailer hitch only. Fifth wheel trailer maximum weights can be calculated by subtracting GVW from GCWR. Engine 6.8L 6.8L 1 F-450 with automatic transmission Rear axle Maximum GCWR-kg Maximum trailer ratio (lbs.) weight-kg (lbs.) 1 3.73 6 124 (13 500) 4 536 (10 000) 4.10 6 804 (15 000) 4 ...
... calculated by subtracting GVW from GCWR. Fifth wheel trailer maximum weights can be calculated by subtracting GVW from GCWR. 137 Engine 6.8L 6.8L 1 F-550 Rear axle Maximum GCWR-kg ratio (lbs.) 4.88 10 886 (24 000) 5.38 11 794 (26 000) Maximum trailer weight-kg (lbs.) 1 4 536 (10... IV trailer hitch only. Fifth wheel trailer maximum weights can be calculated by subtracting GVW from GCWR. Engine 6.8L 6.8L 1 F-450 with automatic transmission Rear axle Maximum GCWR-kg Maximum trailer ratio (lbs.) weight-kg (lbs.) 1 3.73 6 124 (13 500) 4 536 (10 000) 4.10 6 804 (15 000) 4 ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... vehicle. Load equalizing hitch When hooking up a trailer using a load equalizing hitch, always use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle's bumper or attach to the axle. See your dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you . With the ignition on the tongue. Adjusting an equalizing hitch so the rear bumper of the...
... vehicle. Load equalizing hitch When hooking up a trailer using a load equalizing hitch, always use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle's bumper or attach to the axle. See your dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you . With the ignition on the tongue. Adjusting an equalizing hitch so the rear bumper of the...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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Exceeding these guidelines: 140 Replace front and rear axle lubricants anytime the axles have traveled 80 km (50 miles), thoroughly check your Scheduled Maintenance guide for more distance for stopping with trailers should be 10-15% of the ... not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge of the loaded trailer weight. • After you have been submerged in water. Axle lubricant quantities are not to enter critical vehicle components, adversely affecting driveability, emissions and reliability. When turning, make wider turns so the trailer wheels will...
Exceeding these guidelines: 140 Replace front and rear axle lubricants anytime the axles have traveled 80 km (50 miles), thoroughly check your Scheduled Maintenance guide for more distance for stopping with trailers should be 10-15% of the ... not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge of the loaded trailer weight. • After you have been submerged in water. Axle lubricant quantities are not to enter critical vehicle components, adversely affecting driveability, emissions and reliability. When turning, make wider turns so the trailer wheels will...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... exterior lamps for additional information. 141 Refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label to find Front GAWR. • The Front Axle Accessory Reserve Capacity and the Total Accessory Reserve Capacity listed on the bottom right of the Safety Compliance Certification Label will determine ... GAWR (front/rear) and GVWR listed on the ground. Consult your dealer for snowplow-equipped vehicles. SNOWPLOWING For low speed snow removal, Ford offers a Snowplow Package as a snowplow or powertrain and suspension system damage may occur. Driving • 4x2 vehicles must not exceed 63...
... exterior lamps for additional information. 141 Refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label to find Front GAWR. • The Front Axle Accessory Reserve Capacity and the Total Accessory Reserve Capacity listed on the bottom right of the Safety Compliance Certification Label will determine ... GAWR (front/rear) and GVWR listed on the ground. Consult your dealer for snowplow-equipped vehicles. SNOWPLOWING For low speed snow removal, Ford offers a Snowplow Package as a snowplow or powertrain and suspension system damage may occur. Driving • 4x2 vehicles must not exceed 63...