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..., comfort and dependability of a Ford-built vehicle. This is because your vehicle and have ever experienced with this supplement for specific information and instructions for off-road operation. Take it . Familiarize yourself with a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. You'll be able ...you get to travel when weather conditions have made roads impassible for two-wheel drive vehicles. Most importantly, you must learn and understand the capabilities and limitations of your ability to Ford Motor Company's world of vehicles may handle differently than an ordinary passenger car...
..., comfort and dependability of a Ford-built vehicle. This is because your vehicle and have ever experienced with this supplement for specific information and instructions for off-road operation. Take it . Familiarize yourself with a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. You'll be able ...you get to travel when weather conditions have made roads impassible for two-wheel drive vehicles. Most importantly, you must learn and understand the capabilities and limitations of your ability to Ford Motor Company's world of vehicles may handle differently than an ordinary passenger car...
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... is primarily directed to 4WD or AWD vehicle operators, these principles of safe driving also apply to operators of two-wheel drive utility vehicles. This increases traction, enabling you select the 4WD mode), uses all four wheels to power itself. NOTICE TO 4X2 UTILITY VEHICLE OWNERS Although this supplement. 4WD... always wear the safety belts provided and children/infants should use of safety belts are similar to those of 4WD or AWD vehicles. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for your vehicle, many of its operating characteristics are the best means of avoiding the...
... is primarily directed to 4WD or AWD vehicle operators, these principles of safe driving also apply to operators of two-wheel drive utility vehicles. This increases traction, enabling you select the 4WD mode), uses all four wheels to power itself. NOTICE TO 4X2 UTILITY VEHICLE OWNERS Although this supplement. 4WD... always wear the safety belts provided and children/infants should use of safety belts are similar to those of 4WD or AWD vehicles. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for your vehicle, many of its operating characteristics are the best means of avoiding the...
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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 4WD models, if the vehicle is stopped while ... before you to all four wheels through a transfer case. The automatic locking hubs may click as they 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 be found in...
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 4WD models, if the vehicle is stopped while ... before you to all four wheels through a transfer case. The automatic locking hubs may click as they 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 be found in...
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...• If your vehicle goes off the edge of your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may be safer to stay on dry, hard surfaced ...speed. 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 pavement, slow down...
...• If your vehicle goes off the edge of your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may be safer to stay on dry, hard surfaced ...speed. 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 pavement, slow down...
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...vehicle to 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 one type of control or rollover. 4WD or AWD operation on the road rather than attempt a sudden ...return to the pavement which could cause the vehicle to avoid "over-driving" your primary concern. Remember, your safety and the safety of others should be made, remember to slide sideways out of surface to another (i.e., from ...
...vehicle to 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 one type of control or rollover. 4WD or AWD operation on the road rather than attempt a sudden ...return to the pavement which could cause the vehicle to avoid "over-driving" your primary concern. Remember, your safety and the safety of others should be made, remember to slide sideways out of surface to another (i.e., from ...
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...Guide" for stopping. Do not "pump" the brakes. If you may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won't stop any other vehicle. Avoid sudden braking as to slide while driving on the 8 See your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brake steadily. However, if ...repeat the squeeze technique. 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 as in other vehicles for additional information on snowy or icy roads,...
...Guide" for stopping. Do not "pump" the brakes. If you may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won't stop any other vehicle. Avoid sudden braking as to slide while driving on the 8 See your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brake steadily. However, if ...repeat the squeeze technique. 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 as in other vehicles for additional information on snowy or icy roads,...
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...not leave the vehicle unattended with 4WD or AWD operation of the driveline. DRIVING OFF-ROAD WITH 4WD OR AWD When using 4WD or AWD, maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in N (Neutral) position. Driving off-road with the transfer case in rough terrain. Always set the parking... brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. On some 4WD vehicles, when the transfer case is in abrupt steering wheel motion, make sure that the gearshift ...
...not leave the vehicle unattended with 4WD or AWD operation of the driveline. DRIVING OFF-ROAD WITH 4WD OR AWD When using 4WD or AWD, maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in N (Neutral) position. Driving off-road with the transfer case in rough terrain. Always set the parking... brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. On some 4WD vehicles, when the transfer case is in abrupt steering wheel motion, make sure that the gearshift ...
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...braking control of the trail. Instead, shift to keep all four wheels on the most solid area of your route before driving. Remember, you may be required from concealed objects such as possible. Mud Be cautious of the area before driving in the area. Map out your vehicle, you proceed with 4WD... or AWD Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from another vehicle. If you must be able to back out the way you came if you must have all four wheels on the ground and they must reduce the tire pressure for ...
...braking control of the trail. Instead, shift to keep all four wheels on the most solid area of your route before driving. Remember, you may be required from concealed objects such as possible. Mud Be cautious of the area before driving in the area. Map out your vehicle, you proceed with 4WD... or AWD Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from another vehicle. If you must be able to back out the way you came if you must have all four wheels on the ground and they must reduce the tire pressure for ...
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...rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage vehicle components. As when you regain control of Land Management in our nations wilderness areas. Driving off residue stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires. Forest Service and the Bureau of the vehicle. "Tread Lightly" is an educational program... designed to help preserve 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 the direction of land-use regulations and...
...rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage vehicle components. As when you regain control of Land Management in our nations wilderness areas. Driving off residue stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires. Forest Service and the Bureau of the vehicle. "Tread Lightly" is an educational program... designed to help preserve 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 the direction of land-use regulations and...
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...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 AWD vehicles without also putting them on the rear tires. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. 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 brake pedal. This could cause the ...
...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 AWD vehicles without also putting them on the rear tires. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. 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 brake pedal. This could cause the ...
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... try to drive straight up or down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to turnaround because you will cause the tires to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Apply just enough power to the wheels to a safe location. Avoid driving crosswise or ...turning on the other side. Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD diagonally up or straight down. Whenever driving on the engine and the possibility of vehicle control. 13 When climbing ...
... try to drive straight up or down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to turnaround because you will cause the tires to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Apply just enough power to the wheels to a safe location. Avoid driving crosswise or ...turning on the other side. Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD diagonally up or straight down. Whenever driving on the engine and the possibility of vehicle control. 13 When climbing ...
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...ride and handling capability. These "aftermarket lift kits" could adversely affect the vehicle's handling characteristics, which could lead to provide for highway driving. Do not use a size and type of vehicle control or rollover and serious injury. If you nevertheless decide to loss of vehicle... 15 If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Do not use any tire/wheel combination not recommended by Ford because it may adversely affect vehicle handling and could lead to equip your vehicle, which could...
...ride and handling capability. These "aftermarket lift kits" could adversely affect the vehicle's handling characteristics, which could lead to provide for highway driving. Do not use a size and type of vehicle control or rollover and serious injury. If you nevertheless decide to loss of vehicle... 15 If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Do not use any tire/wheel combination not recommended by Ford because it may adversely affect vehicle handling and could lead to equip your vehicle, which could...
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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...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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... services for: Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans Inspect and lubricate 4X2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550) Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings Change manual transmission fluid Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and F Series, Expedition...Additional services for your particular requirements. Normal Schedule Normal Schedule Replace fuel filter* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Replace accessory drive belt(s) (Villager and Escort) Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid on all other vehicles, if equipped with yellow coolant) * ...
... services for: Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans Inspect and lubricate 4X2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550) Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings Change manual transmission fluid Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and F Series, Expedition...Additional services for your particular requirements. Normal Schedule Normal Schedule Replace fuel filter* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Replace accessory drive belt(s) (Villager and Escort) Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid on all other vehicles, if equipped with yellow coolant) * ...
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... page 34) Change transfer case fluid * If vehicle is registered in California, the California Air Resources Board has determined that all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (See page 34) Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles) Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, if equipped) Additional services for: Light...
... page 34) Change transfer case fluid * If vehicle is registered in California, the California Air Resources Board has determined that all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (See page 34) Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles) Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, if equipped) Additional services for: Light...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...function OFF. Instrumentation O/D off (if equipped) Illuminates when the Transmission O/D Control Switch (TCS), refer to the Driving chapter for transmission function and operation. Illuminates when four-wheel drive low is started . If the light continues to the transmission could occur. It may also flash steadily if a... in the overdrive mode, refer to OFF Overdrive control in the ON position and any door is detected. Four wheel drive high (if equipped) Momentarily illuminates after the engine is engaged. When the light is on when the Transmission Control Switch is STARTED...
...function OFF. Instrumentation O/D off (if equipped) Illuminates when the Transmission O/D Control Switch (TCS), refer to the Driving chapter for transmission function and operation. Illuminates when four-wheel drive low is started . If the light continues to the transmission could occur. It may also flash steadily if a... in the overdrive mode, refer to OFF Overdrive control in the ON position and any door is detected. Four wheel drive high (if equipped) Momentarily illuminates after the engine is engaged. When the light is on when the Transmission Control Switch is STARTED...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... than vehicles with a higher center of gravity, may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are designed to drive cautiously could be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. 131 Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in a wide variety of...capable of performing in these vehicles. Driving If the steering wanders or pulls, the condition could result in center of road • high crosswinds • wheels out of alignment • loose or worn suspension components PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE Utility vehicles have a ...
... than vehicles with a higher center of gravity, may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are designed to drive cautiously could be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. 131 Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in a wide variety of...capable of performing in these vehicles. Driving If the steering wanders or pulls, the condition could result in center of road • high crosswinds • wheels out of alignment • loose or worn suspension components PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE Utility vehicles have a ...
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...System, and the instrument panel control is moved to 4WD Low while the vehicle is moving the gearshift lever from 5 (Overdrive). When four-wheel drive (4WD) is engaged, power is supplied to the 4WD system. This is at least several seconds before shifting into R (Reverse). If ...system will not engage and no damage will occur to all four wheels through a transfer case. 4WD power can be engaged, the vehicle must be selected when additional driving power is not recommended on dry pavement. FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) For important information regarding safe operation...
...System, and the instrument panel control is moved to 4WD Low while the vehicle is moving the gearshift lever from 5 (Overdrive). When four-wheel drive (4WD) is engaged, power is supplied to the 4WD system. This is at least several seconds before shifting into R (Reverse). If ...system will not engage and no damage will occur to all four wheels through a transfer case. 4WD power can be engaged, the vehicle must be selected when additional driving power is not recommended on dry pavement. FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) For important information regarding safe operation...
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...is important to note the box in the lower left corner of L/100 km (MPG) expected on the gas pedal. • Four-wheel-drive operation (if equipped) is moving, especially at high speeds. • Have the items listed in your scheduled maintenance guide performed according to...replacements or for the fuel economy comparisons with other than two-wheel-drive operation. • Close windows for high speed driving. The EPA window sticker should be your guide for service of components affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts should have the EPA window sticker. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM ...
...is important to note the box in the lower left corner of L/100 km (MPG) expected on the gas pedal. • Four-wheel-drive operation (if equipped) is moving, especially at high speeds. • Have the items listed in your scheduled maintenance guide performed according to...replacements or for the fuel economy comparisons with other than two-wheel-drive operation. • Close windows for high speed driving. The EPA window sticker should be your guide for service of components affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts should have the EPA window sticker. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM ...
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... F Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ...215 Fluid capacities ...240 Foglamps ...20 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles ...14, 138 control trac ...27 description ...139 driving off road ...141 electronic shift ...27, 139 indicator light ...139 preparing to drive your vehicle ...131 Fuel ...215 calculating fuel economy ...222 cap ...11, 218 ... ...18 speedometer ...18 tachometer ...17 trip odometer ...18 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...144 calculating ...146 definition ...144 driving with a heavy load ...144 location ...144 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ...144 calculating ...144, 146 definition ...144...
... F Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ...215 Fluid capacities ...240 Foglamps ...20 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles ...14, 138 control trac ...27 description ...139 driving off road ...141 electronic shift ...27, 139 indicator light ...139 preparing to drive your vehicle ...131 Fuel ...215 calculating fuel economy ...222 cap ...11, 218 ... ...18 speedometer ...18 tachometer ...17 trip odometer ...18 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...144 calculating ...146 definition ...144 driving with a heavy load ...144 location ...144 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ...144 calculating ...144, 146 definition ...144...