Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... not permitted without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2002 Ford Motor Company 1 Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Table of contents Introduction Notice To 4X2 Utility Vehicle Owners Vehicle Characteristics Operation On The Road Driving Off-Road Trailer Towing Tires, Replacement Requirements Maintenance and Modifications Hauling Cargo...
... not permitted without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2002 Ford Motor Company 1 Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Table of contents Introduction Notice To 4X2 Utility Vehicle Owners Vehicle Characteristics Operation On The Road Driving Off-Road Trailer Towing Tires, Replacement Requirements Maintenance and Modifications Hauling Cargo...
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... four wheels. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won't stop , avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any faster, because as required to avoid the emergency. If you may steer in the direction you want to travel . •...
... four wheels. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won't stop , avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any faster, because as required to avoid the emergency. If you may steer in the direction you want to travel . •...
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... avoid vehicle damage from concealed objects such as possible. Sand Ford Motor Company designs its intended use (not misusing the vehicle, not overloading, etc.) and at all times, especially in mud. In the event you must reduce the tire pressure for whatever reason in sand, make sure you deflate... slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can lose traction in the area. As when you reinflate the tires as soon as rocks and stumps. You should either know the terrain or examine maps of your route before driving. After driving through ...
... avoid vehicle damage from concealed objects such as possible. Sand Ford Motor Company designs its intended use (not misusing the vehicle, not overloading, etc.) and at all times, especially in mud. In the event you must reduce the tire pressure for whatever reason in sand, make sure you deflate... slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can lose traction in the area. As when you reinflate the tires as soon as rocks and stumps. You should either know the terrain or examine maps of your route before driving. After driving through ...
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...on hills Although natural obstacles may stall. Water Before driving through water, always try to drive straight up or straight down . Using tire chains will use regulations and responsibilities in deep snow that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Proceed slowly to avoid ... brake pedal. Shift to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on steep slopes or hills. This could cause the rear to help . Ford joins the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in reverse over a hill without also putting them on a hill, determine beforehand...
...on hills Although natural obstacles may stall. Water Before driving through water, always try to drive straight up or straight down . Using tire chains will use regulations and responsibilities in deep snow that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Proceed slowly to avoid ... brake pedal. Shift to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on steep slopes or hills. This could cause the rear to help . Ford joins the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in reverse over a hill without also putting them on a hill, determine beforehand...
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... turn and if they aren't turning, you would use to climb up the hill to steer. Rapid pumping of the brake pedal will cause the tires to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Driving Off-Road When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in a lower gear rather...
... turn and if they aren't turning, you would use to climb up the hill to steer. Rapid pumping of the brake pedal will cause the tires to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Driving Off-Road When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in a lower gear rather...
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... are damaged should not be damaged during off-road use any tire/wheel combination not recommended by Ford because it is equipped with tires larger than what Ford recommends, you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. You should not use a size and... type of your safety, tires that originally provided by Ford, it can adversely affect the way your vehicle for off-road use with tires designed to provide for highway driving. Do not exceed the Ford recommended pressure even if it can affect the safety...
... are damaged should not be damaged during off-road use any tire/wheel combination not recommended by Ford because it is equipped with tires larger than what Ford recommends, you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. You should not use a size and... type of your safety, tires that originally provided by Ford, it can adversely affect the way your vehicle for off-road use with tires designed to provide for highway driving. Do not exceed the Ford recommended pressure even if it can affect the safety...
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... cuts that may be repaired or replaced. 14 Periodically inspect the tire treads and remove stones, nails, glass or other damage. If internal damage to the tire is overloaded. Tires, Replacement Requirements Each day before you drive, check your tires. Check tire pressure with a tire gauge every few weeks (including spare). Check for cuts, bruises and...
... cuts that may be repaired or replaced. 14 Periodically inspect the tire treads and remove stones, nails, glass or other damage. If internal damage to the tire is overloaded. Tires, Replacement Requirements Each day before you drive, check your tires. Check tire pressure with a tire gauge every few weeks (including spare). Check for cuts, bruises and...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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... 3 months, see appropriate schedule on page 33. Owner Checks and Services Owner Checks and Services Refer to the attention of all interior and exterior lights tires for wear and proper air pressure engine oil fluid level windshield washer solvent fluid level and drain fuel/water separator (diesel vehicles) 7
... 3 months, see appropriate schedule on page 33. Owner Checks and Services Owner Checks and Services Refer to the attention of all interior and exterior lights tires for wear and proper air pressure engine oil fluid level windshield washer solvent fluid level and drain fuel/water separator (diesel vehicles) 7
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... Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and function air pressure in spare tire power steering fluid level washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all wiper blades parking brake for proper operation and lubricate all hinges, latches and outside...
... Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and function air pressure in spare tire power steering fluid level washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all wiper blades parking brake for proper operation and lubricate all hinges, latches and outside...
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... ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Additional services for: Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans Inspect and lubricate ...4X2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550) Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and F Series, Expedition, Navigator, Excursion) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter 11
... ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Additional services for: Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans Inspect and lubricate ...4X2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550) Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and F Series, Expedition, Navigator, Excursion) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter 11
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...Sport Utilities, and Vans Inspect and lubricate 4X2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550) Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and F Series, Expedition, Navigator, Excursion) * If vehicle is registered in California, the California Air Resources Board has determined that all recommended maintenance services be ... and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Inspect accessory drive belt...
...Sport Utilities, and Vans Inspect and lubricate 4X2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550) Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and F Series, Expedition, Navigator, Excursion) * If vehicle is registered in California, the California Air Resources Board has determined that all recommended maintenance services be ... and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Inspect accessory drive belt...
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Rotation recommended for wear. Normal Schedule Normal Schedule Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 14 Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter Additional services for: Natural Gas and Propane Vehicles Inspect fuel tanks Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter 35,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for optimal tire life.
Rotation recommended for wear. Normal Schedule Normal Schedule Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 14 Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter Additional services for: Natural Gas and Propane Vehicles Inspect fuel tanks Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter 35,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for optimal tire life.
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... Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for optimal tire life. Rotation recommended for wear. Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 45,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light ... for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change green engine coolant, if equipped 15
... Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for optimal tire life. Rotation recommended for wear. Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 45,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light ... for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change green engine coolant, if equipped 15
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... 50,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear. Normal Schedule Normal Schedule Additional services for: Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans Inspect and lubricate 4X2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550) Inspect...
... 50,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear. Normal Schedule Normal Schedule Additional services for: Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans Inspect and lubricate 4X2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550) Inspect...
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...,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for optimal tire life. Rotation recommended for wear. Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 60,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks... noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace engine air filter 17
...,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for optimal tire life. Rotation recommended for wear. Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 60,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks... noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace engine air filter 17
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... 70,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear. Normal Schedule Normal Schedule Additional services for: Natural Gas and Propane Vehicles Inspect fuel tanks Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter... 65,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear.
... 70,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear. Normal Schedule Normal Schedule Additional services for: Natural Gas and Propane Vehicles Inspect fuel tanks Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter... 65,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear.
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... Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change green engine coolant, if equipped Additional services for: Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans...
... Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change green engine coolant, if equipped Additional services for: Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans...
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... noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for your particular requirements. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level on all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded...
... noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for your particular requirements. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level on all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded...
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... services for: Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans Inspect and lubricate 4X2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550) Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and F Series, Expedition, Navigator, Excursion) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter Additional services for: Natural Gas and Propane Vehicles...,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for optimal tire life. 23 Rotation recommended for wear.
... services for: Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans Inspect and lubricate 4X2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550) Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and F Series, Expedition, Navigator, Excursion) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter Additional services for: Natural Gas and Propane Vehicles...,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for optimal tire life. 23 Rotation recommended for wear.
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...record page 48) Replace the PCV on all passenger cars and light trucks under 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (see page 5) Additional services for optimal tire life. Rotation recommended for : Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 100,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, ...Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect accessory drive belt(s) Inspect tires for wear. Normal Schedule Normal Schedule Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 24
...record page 48) Replace the PCV on all passenger cars and light trucks under 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (see page 5) Additional services for optimal tire life. Rotation recommended for : Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 100,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, ...Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect accessory drive belt(s) Inspect tires for wear. Normal Schedule Normal Schedule Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 24