Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing
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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
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing
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... you could lose control. Rapid pumping of the vehicle and trailer is less than or equal 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 Refer to the recommended Gross Combination Weight...
... you could lose control. Rapid pumping of the vehicle and trailer is less than or equal 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 Refer to the recommended Gross Combination Weight...
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... Four-by-Four on the Road ...6 Parking ...9 Sand, Driving in ...10 Snow, Deep, Driving in ...12 Snow/Ice, Driving in ...8 Tires, Replacement Requirements ...15 Trailer Towing ...14 Water, Driving in ...12 20
... Four-by-Four on the Road ...6 Parking ...9 Sand, Driving in ...10 Snow, Deep, Driving in ...12 Snow/Ice, Driving in ...8 Tires, Replacement Requirements ...15 Trailer Towing ...14 Water, Driving in ...12 20
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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Find Your Way General Owner's Information Symbol Key Cars and Minivans Light Trucks, Sport Utilities and Vans 4x4 Vehicles Diesel Natural Gas Vehicles (NGV) Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi or patrol car Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads Off-road operation 4
Find Your Way General Owner's Information Symbol Key Cars and Minivans Light Trucks, Sport Utilities and Vans 4x4 Vehicles Diesel Natural Gas Vehicles (NGV) Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi or patrol car Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads Off-road operation 4
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Towing or carrying heavy loads Extensive idling and/or driving at low-speeds for long distances Driving in any of the more frequently. If you will ..., you only occasionally operate your dealership service advisor or qualified service professional. General Maintenance Information General Maintenance Information Special Operating Conditions If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in dusty conditions Off-road operation 7
Towing or carrying heavy loads Extensive idling and/or driving at low-speeds for long distances Driving in any of the more frequently. If you will ..., you only occasionally operate your dealership service advisor or qualified service professional. General Maintenance Information General Maintenance Information Special Operating Conditions If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in dusty conditions Off-road operation 7
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...Non-synthetic rear axle lubricants should be replaced ever 3,000 miles or 3 months, whichever occurs first, during extended trailer tow operation above 45 mph. Normal Schedule Normal Schedule Normal Vehicle Axle Maintenance Rear axles containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks ...equipped with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent. Add four ounces of additive friction modifier C8AZ-19B546-A (EST...
...Non-synthetic rear axle lubricants should be replaced ever 3,000 miles or 3 months, whichever occurs first, during extended trailer tow operation above 45 mph. Normal Schedule Normal Schedule Normal Vehicle Axle Maintenance Rear axles containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks ...equipped with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent. Add four ounces of additive friction modifier C8AZ-19B546-A (EST...
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Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier Every 3,000 miles or 3 months Every 30,000 miles As required As required Replace engine oil and ... only occasionally operate your dealership service advisor or qualified service professional. Special Operating Conditions Special Operating Conditions Items Needing Special Attention If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi or patrol car Every 3,000 miles or 3 months Every 5,000 miles Every 15,000...
Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier Every 3,000 miles or 3 months Every 30,000 miles As required As required Replace engine oil and ... only occasionally operate your dealership service advisor or qualified service professional. Special Operating Conditions Special Operating Conditions Items Needing Special Attention If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi or patrol car Every 3,000 miles or 3 months Every 5,000 miles Every 15,000...
Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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...owner literature supplied with a separate warranty. Under this program Ford will cover towing to Bumper Warranty Coverage (three years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first). For daily rental units that must be towed because a covered part has failed during the Bumper to Bumper... jump starts • lock-out assistance The Roadside Assistance Program is covered by another Ford warranty - If a tire is covered by the complimentary Ford Roadside Assistance Program (unless you need towing after Bumper to Bumper Warranty coverage period because of a vehicle defect in factory-supplied...
...owner literature supplied with a separate warranty. Under this program Ford will cover towing to Bumper Warranty Coverage (three years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first). For daily rental units that must be towed because a covered part has failed during the Bumper to Bumper... jump starts • lock-out assistance The Roadside Assistance Program is covered by another Ford warranty - If a tire is covered by the complimentary Ford Roadside Assistance Program (unless you need towing after Bumper to Bumper Warranty coverage period because of a vehicle defect in factory-supplied...
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...Exceptions are Federalized Territories where ESP repairs are several Ford ESP plans available in various time-and-mileage combinations. Ask your dealer for your own driving needs, including reimbursement for towing and rental.* When you purchase Ford ESP, you purchase (such as: reimbursement for ...certain maintenance and wear items). You may purchase Ford ESP from any participating Ford Motor Company dealer. Each plan can get more ...
...Exceptions are Federalized Territories where ESP repairs are several Ford ESP plans available in various time-and-mileage combinations. Ask your dealer for your own driving needs, including reimbursement for towing and rental.* When you purchase Ford ESP, you purchase (such as: reimbursement for ...certain maintenance and wear items). You may purchase Ford ESP from any participating Ford Motor Company dealer. Each plan can get more ...
7.3L Diesel Supplement 1st Printing
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Try not to other parts. Drive your speed to allow parts to adjust themselves to drive continuously at least 800 km (500 miles) before towing a trailer. Vary your new vehicle at the same speed for more information on oil usage. 3 Introduction NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN Your vehicle does not need ...
Try not to other parts. Drive your speed to allow parts to adjust themselves to drive continuously at least 800 km (500 miles) before towing a trailer. Vary your new vehicle at the same speed for more information on oil usage. 3 Introduction NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN Your vehicle does not need ...
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...mph) 13 km/h (8 mph) 2-1 8 km/h (5 mph) 3 km/h (2 mph) 1-LO Only shift to LO when at lower speeds when driving on slippery surfaces. 1 2 TRAILER TOWING Refer to the maximum trailer weight listed for your "Owner Guide" for 4WD equipped vehicles. Use 2H or 4H for full details on the following... the governed speed can cause severe engine damage. Upshift and downshift according to exceed the redline area of the tachometer. Econoline trailer towing tables Your vehicle may tow a class I, II or III trailer provided the maximum trailer weight is less than or equal to your engine and rear axle...
...mph) 13 km/h (8 mph) 2-1 8 km/h (5 mph) 3 km/h (2 mph) 1-LO Only shift to LO when at lower speeds when driving on slippery surfaces. 1 2 TRAILER TOWING Refer to the maximum trailer weight listed for your "Owner Guide" for 4WD equipped vehicles. Use 2H or 4H for full details on the following... the governed speed can cause severe engine damage. Upshift and downshift according to exceed the redline area of the tachometer. Econoline trailer towing tables Your vehicle may tow a class I, II or III trailer provided the maximum trailer weight is less than or equal to your engine and rear axle...
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... (1 000 ft) elevation. To determine the maximum trailer weight designed for you particular vehicle as equipped, follow the section Calculating the load 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...
... (1 000 ft) elevation. To determine the maximum trailer weight designed for you particular vehicle as equipped, follow the section Calculating the load 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...
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... by weight, not by subtracting the GVW from the GCWR. 16 Driving tips Your vehicle's load capacity is on the hitch. F-Series trailer towing tables GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights Maximum trailer Rear axle Maximum Model weightratio GCWR-kg (lbs.) kg (lbs.) 1 F-250 3.73...suspension. Distribute the load so that it does not shift and change the weight on the tongue. Inspect these components carefully after any towing operation. Fifth wheel trailer maximum weights can be calculated by volume, so you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle...
... by weight, not by subtracting the GVW from the GCWR. 16 Driving tips Your vehicle's load capacity is on the hitch. F-Series trailer towing tables GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights Maximum trailer Rear axle Maximum Model weightratio GCWR-kg (lbs.) kg (lbs.) 1 F-250 3.73...suspension. Distribute the load so that it does not shift and change the weight on the tongue. Inspect these components carefully after any towing operation. Fifth wheel trailer maximum weights can be calculated by volume, so you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle...
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... Schedule in this supplement. General maintenance information Engine lubrication for severe service operation The following severe service operating conditions require unique engine maintenance procedures: • towing a trailer over 1 600 km (1 000 miles) • sustained, high speed driving at Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (maximum loaded weight for vehicle operation during... service procedures: • Change engine oil and filter every 5 000 km (3 000 miles). • Use Motorcraft oil or an equivalent oil conforming to Ford Specification ESR-M2C171-C or API categories CG-4/SH.
... Schedule in this supplement. General maintenance information Engine lubrication for severe service operation The following severe service operating conditions require unique engine maintenance procedures: • towing a trailer over 1 600 km (1 000 miles) • sustained, high speed driving at Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (maximum loaded weight for vehicle operation during... service procedures: • Change engine oil and filter every 5 000 km (3 000 miles). • Use Motorcraft oil or an equivalent oil conforming to Ford Specification ESR-M2C171-C or API categories CG-4/SH.
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... illuminate for more information). The ignition must be drivable and will usually be in this lamp to check the bulb. The vehicle will not require towing. 8 This OBD I system also assists the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle continues to the ON position regardless of a low fuel condition indicated on...
... illuminate for more information). The ignition must be drivable and will usually be in this lamp to check the bulb. The vehicle will not require towing. 8 This OBD I system also assists the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle continues to the ON position regardless of a low fuel condition indicated on...
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... Service Engine Soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is started, one of the engine's emission control systems may be drivable and will not require towing. 9 This SOON system is equipped with good quality fuel. After three driving cycles without a driveability concern being noted. The vehicle will usually be malfunctioning. The...
... Service Engine Soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is started, one of the engine's emission control systems may be drivable and will not require towing. 9 This SOON system is equipped with good quality fuel. After three driving cycles without a driveability concern being noted. The vehicle will usually be malfunctioning. The...
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... inaccurate: • with sustained, drastic changes in top-off points on the fuel pumps at service stations • variations in fuel economy (such as trailer towing), but will display a different feature as follows: Average fuel economy. The indicated distance to the nearest 0.1 liter (gallon) To reset the average fuel economy: 1. Press...
... inaccurate: • with sustained, drastic changes in top-off points on the fuel pumps at service stations • variations in fuel economy (such as trailer towing), but will display a different feature as follows: Average fuel economy. The indicated distance to the nearest 0.1 liter (gallon) To reset the average fuel economy: 1. Press...
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...Transmission Control Switch (TCS) on the end of the gearshift lever. The TCIL (the word OFF) will automatically return to Switch (TCS). If towing a trailer, refer to Driving while you must press the transmission control switch to roll. Hold the brake pedal down steep hills. • additional... the vehicle can be deactivated by pressing the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) on the end of the gearshift lever with a heavy load. • towing a trailer up or down while in this gear. (Overdrive) The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Not shown on the display. Each...
...Transmission Control Switch (TCS) on the end of the gearshift lever. The TCIL (the word OFF) will automatically return to Switch (TCS). If towing a trailer, refer to Driving while you must press the transmission control switch to roll. Hold the brake pedal down steep hills. • additional... the vehicle can be deactivated by pressing the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) on the end of the gearshift lever with a heavy load. • towing a trailer up or down while in this gear. (Overdrive) The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Not shown on the display. Each...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...position should only be performed prior to reporting any shift concerns to front and rear axles for the shift command to be used 2H when towing the vehicle. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Refer to 45 seconds before the ...transfer case in neutral regardless of the electronic shift system To prevent damage, the electronic shift 4WD system is designed to allow up to Wrecker towing in the Roadside 4H emergencies chapter. In the event that conflicting shift commands are selected, allow up to 45 seconds for increased traction. ...
...position should only be performed prior to reporting any shift concerns to front and rear axles for the shift command to be used 2H when towing the vehicle. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Refer to 45 seconds before the ...transfer case in neutral regardless of the electronic shift system To prevent damage, the electronic shift 4WD system is designed to allow up to Wrecker towing in the Roadside 4H emergencies chapter. In the event that conflicting shift commands are selected, allow up to 45 seconds for increased traction. ...
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... the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations. Before adding any required option weight for trailer towing and the weight of the driver from the GCWR for the towing vehicle. • Maximum Trailer Weight : maximum weight of your loaded trailer when figuring the total weight.... maximum trailer weight rating. The GAWR is specific to these limitations. The maximum trailer weight rating is determined by subtracting the weight of towing vehicle (including passengers and cargo) and the trailer. Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the inside pillar of the...
... the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations. Before adding any required option weight for trailer towing and the weight of the driver from the GCWR for the towing vehicle. • Maximum Trailer Weight : maximum weight of your loaded trailer when figuring the total weight.... maximum trailer weight rating. The GAWR is specific to these limitations. The maximum trailer weight rating is determined by subtracting the weight of towing vehicle (including passengers and cargo) and the trailer. Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the inside pillar of the...