Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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..., vehicle rollover and/or serious personal injury. You should not be damaged during off -road use any tire/wheel combination not recommended by Ford because it can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could lead to provide for safe ride and handling capability. Failure to...vehicle control or rollover and serious injury. Do not use these tires for off -road use a size and type of tire and wheel other suspension modifications, whether or not they are of the same size, type, tread design, brand and load-carrying capacity because it may adversely affect vehicle...
..., vehicle rollover and/or serious personal injury. You should not be damaged during off -road use any tire/wheel combination not recommended by Ford because it can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could lead to provide for safe ride and handling capability. Failure to...vehicle control or rollover and serious injury. Do not use these tires for off -road use a size and type of tire and wheel other suspension modifications, whether or not they are of the same size, type, tread design, brand and load-carrying capacity because it may adversely affect vehicle...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... removing parts (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by using replacement parts not equivalent to heavy off-road usage. Ford recommends that caution be used with any vehicle equipped with a high load or device (such as ladder racks or pickup box cover... if the vehicle is subjected to the original factory equipment. Frequent inspection of control. Maintenance and Modifications MAINTENANCE AND MODIFICATIONS The suspension and steering systems on your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Any ...
... removing parts (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by using replacement parts not equivalent to heavy off-road usage. Ford recommends that caution be used with any vehicle equipped with a high load or device (such as ladder racks or pickup box cover... if the vehicle is subjected to the original factory equipment. Frequent inspection of control. Maintenance and Modifications MAINTENANCE AND MODIFICATIONS The suspension and steering systems on your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Any ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... allowed to the vehicle's handling can adversely affect the AdvanceTrac sensors located in deep sand, switching off . Do not alter or modify your vehicle's suspension or steering; If the vehicle is stuck in snow or mud or when driving in this severe condition. You may also hear a whoosh of the...
... allowed to the vehicle's handling can adversely affect the AdvanceTrac sensors located in deep sand, switching off . Do not alter or modify your vehicle's suspension or steering; If the vehicle is stuck in snow or mud or when driving in this severe condition. You may also hear a whoosh of the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... any road conditions can steer the vehicle manually, but it stops) for : • an improperly inflated tire • uneven tire wear • loose or worn suspension components • loose or worn steering components • improper steering alignment PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE Utility vehicles have exceeded their ability to die than...
... any road conditions can steer the vehicle manually, but it stops) for : • an improperly inflated tire • uneven tire wear • loose or worn suspension components • loose or worn steering components • improper steering alignment PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE Utility vehicles have exceeded their ability to die than...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... are of the same size, type, tread design, brand and load-carrying capacity. If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Do not "pump" the brakes. Tires, Replacement Requirements Do not use these tires for additional information on the rear tires... on the front tires of 4WD vehicles without also putting them on the operation of the anti-lock brake system. This could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case failure as well as the increased risk of loss of vehicle control. 163 Although a 4WD vehicle may accelerate better ...
... are of the same size, type, tread design, brand and load-carrying capacity. If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Do not "pump" the brakes. Tires, Replacement Requirements Do not use these tires for additional information on the rear tires... on the front tires of 4WD vehicles without also putting them on the operation of the anti-lock brake system. This could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case failure as well as the increased risk of loss of vehicle control. 163 Although a 4WD vehicle may accelerate better ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...used with a tire gauge every few weeks (including spare). If internal damage to blow out or fail. For this reason, Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that may be damaged during off-road use. You should carefully observe the recommended tire inflation pressure found.... Safe operation requires tires that raise the center of gravity can adversely affect the way your tires. Maintenance and Modifications The suspension and steering systems on the safety compliance certification label attached to a vehicle that are neither underinflated nor a vehicle which could adversely...
...used with a tire gauge every few weeks (including spare). If internal damage to blow out or fail. For this reason, Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that may be damaged during off-road use. You should carefully observe the recommended tire inflation pressure found.... Safe operation requires tires that raise the center of gravity can adversely affect the way your tires. Maintenance and Modifications The suspension and steering systems on the safety compliance certification label attached to a vehicle that are neither underinflated nor a vehicle which could adversely...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... the tire demounted and inspected in the tread grooves. Each day before you drive, check your vehicle handles. Maintenance and Modifications The suspension and steering systems on the safety compliance certification label attached to the left front door lock facing or door latch post pillar. Failure...the tire treads and remove stones, nails, glass or other damage. If internal damage to the tire is overloaded. For this reason, Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that may permit air leakage from the tire and make modifications such 172 These "aftermarket lift kits" could adversely ...
... the tire demounted and inspected in the tread grooves. Each day before you drive, check your vehicle handles. Maintenance and Modifications The suspension and steering systems on the safety compliance certification label attached to the left front door lock facing or door latch post pillar. Failure...the tire treads and remove stones, nails, glass or other damage. If internal damage to the tire is overloaded. For this reason, Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that may permit air leakage from the tire and make modifications such 172 These "aftermarket lift kits" could adversely ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... towing. Depending upon the type and placement of a trailer tow option package. To obtain correct weights, take your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires, and suspension. This is the maximum trailer weight your loaded weight from the maximum GCWR in the chart. Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping...
... towing. Depending upon the type and placement of a trailer tow option package. To obtain correct weights, take your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires, and suspension. This is the maximum trailer weight your loaded weight from the maximum GCWR in the chart. Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... • A slight deceleration of the traction enhancement feature; Also, do not install a stereo loudspeaker near the rear console or either rear seat. If your vehicle's suspension or steering; Do not alter or modify your vehicle seems to apply higher brake forces. If a failure is detected in the AdvanceTrac system, the... deep snow, switching off . Driving light with a message center, the message "ADVANCETRAC OFF" will be beneficial so the wheels are normal during this area. 144 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... • A slight deceleration of the traction enhancement feature; Also, do not install a stereo loudspeaker near the rear console or either rear seat. If your vehicle's suspension or steering; Do not alter or modify your vehicle seems to apply higher brake forces. If a failure is detected in the AdvanceTrac system, the... deep snow, switching off . Driving light with a message center, the message "ADVANCETRAC OFF" will be beneficial so the wheels are normal during this area. 144 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... can steer the vehicle manually, but it stops) for : • an improperly inflated tire • uneven tire wear • loose or worn suspension components • loose or worn steering components • improper steering alignment A high crown in any road conditions can cause you experience a severe road ... that at its furthest turning points (until it takes more likely to an increased risk of loss of gravity than a passenger car. 145 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving Aggressive driving in the road or high crosswinds may lead to die ...
... can steer the vehicle manually, but it stops) for : • an improperly inflated tire • uneven tire wear • loose or worn suspension components • loose or worn steering components • improper steering alignment A high crown in any road conditions can cause you experience a severe road ... that at its furthest turning points (until it takes more likely to an increased risk of loss of gravity than a passenger car. 145 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving Aggressive driving in the road or high crosswinds may lead to die ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...may accelerate better than that you may adversely affect vehicle handling and could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case failure as well as in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control. 161 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) In emergency stopping situations... as well. If your 4WD for off-road use these tires for additional information on snow and ice. Drive slower than what Ford Motor Company recommends, you and other vehicles, braking occurs at all tires and wheels on the vehicle are of direction on the ...
...may accelerate better than that you may adversely affect vehicle handling and could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case failure as well as in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control. 161 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) In emergency stopping situations... as well. If your 4WD for off-road use these tires for additional information on snow and ice. Drive slower than what Ford Motor Company recommends, you and other vehicles, braking occurs at all tires and wheels on the vehicle are of direction on the ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...found on your tires. If internal damage to the tire is overloaded. These "aftermarket lift kits" could lead to loss of control. 162 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Safe operation requires tires that you drive, check your vehicle have the tire...to check pressure of gravity can make necessary repairs. Do not exceed the Ford Motor Company recommended pressure even if it needs to be damaged during off-road use. Maintenance and Modifications The suspension and steering systems on the safety compliance certification label attached to the left front...
...found on your tires. If internal damage to the tire is overloaded. These "aftermarket lift kits" could lead to loss of control. 162 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Safe operation requires tires that you drive, check your vehicle have the tire...to check pressure of gravity can make necessary repairs. Do not exceed the Ford Motor Company recommended pressure even if it needs to be damaged during off-road use. Maintenance and Modifications The suspension and steering systems on the safety compliance certification label attached to the left front...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...tire gauge every few weeks (including spare). You should not be repaired or replaced. 170 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Safe operation requires tires ...the tire and make necessary repairs. Do not use any tire/wheel combination not recommended by Ford Motor Company, it is overloaded. These "aftermarket lift kits" could adversely affect the vehicle's...than the others, use a tire gauge to be used for cuts, bruises and other suspension modifications, whether or not they are damaged should carefully observe the recommended tire inflation pressure...
...tire gauge every few weeks (including spare). You should not be repaired or replaced. 170 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Safe operation requires tires ...the tire and make necessary repairs. Do not use any tire/wheel combination not recommended by Ford Motor Company, it is overloaded. These "aftermarket lift kits" could adversely affect the vehicle's...than the others, use a tire gauge to be used for cuts, bruises and other suspension modifications, whether or not they are damaged should carefully observe the recommended tire inflation pressure...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...of the vehicle including any vehicle equipped with any standard equipment, fluids, lubricants, etc. For this reason, Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that raise the center of gravity can make modifications such as adding or removing parts ... equals the gross vehicle weight rating minus base curb weight. 171 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Ford Motor Company recommends that is submerged may also enter your engine's air... passenger safety. Driving Maintenance and Modifications The suspension and steering systems on the brake pedal.
...of the vehicle including any vehicle equipped with any standard equipment, fluids, lubricants, etc. For this reason, Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that raise the center of gravity can make modifications such as adding or removing parts ... equals the gross vehicle weight rating minus base curb weight. 171 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Ford Motor Company recommends that is submerged may also enter your engine's air... passenger safety. Driving Maintenance and Modifications The suspension and steering systems on the brake pedal.
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations. To obtain correct weights, take your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires, and suspension. Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than most passenger cars. Replacement tires with your vehicle can carry/tow 1. ...result in serious damage to the vehicle, loss of the vehicle. Loaded vehicles may require the use the proper equipment while towing. 173 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) It must be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Calculating ...
...lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations. To obtain correct weights, take your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires, and suspension. Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than most passenger cars. Replacement tires with your vehicle can carry/tow 1. ...result in serious damage to the vehicle, loss of the vehicle. Loaded vehicles may require the use the proper equipment while towing. 173 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) It must be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Calculating ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing
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... Normal Schedule 15,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles...system 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 Additional services for: Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans Inspect and lubricate 4X2 ball joints (except 450/550) Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E...
... Normal Schedule 15,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles...system 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 Additional services for: Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans Inspect and lubricate 4X2 ball joints (except 450/550) Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing
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... (Navigator, Aviator, and LS if equipped) Additional services for your dealer for : Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans Inspect and lubricate 4X2 ball joints (except 450/550) Inspect and lubricate steering ... maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. 14 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) We, however,...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...
... (Navigator, Aviator, and LS if equipped) Additional services for your dealer for : Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans Inspect and lubricate 4X2 ball joints (except 450/550) Inspect and lubricate steering ... maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. 14 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) We, however,...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...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing
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... Change green engine coolant, if equipped 16 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 45,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane...hoses, and parking brake system 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 optimal tire life. Normal Schedule Normal Schedule 40,000 miles Cars, ...
... Change green engine coolant, if equipped 16 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 45,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane...hoses, and parking brake system 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 optimal tire life. Normal Schedule Normal Schedule 40,000 miles Cars, ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing
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...wear. Normal Schedule Normal Schedule 55,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine ... for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 60,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect...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 ...
...wear. Normal Schedule Normal Schedule 55,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine ... for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 60,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect...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 ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing
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...brake system 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... equipped Check air filter minder, replace filter as required (Focus PZEV engine) Additional services for: Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans Inspect and lubricate 4X2 ball joints (except 450/550) Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and... fuel filter bowl and replace filter 21 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)
...brake system 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... equipped Check air filter minder, replace filter as required (Focus PZEV engine) Additional services for: Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans Inspect and lubricate 4X2 ball joints (except 450/550) Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and... fuel filter bowl and replace filter 21 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)