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... the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 1 Table of contents Introduction Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Vehicle Characteristics Driving On Roadways Driving Off-Road Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires Tire Replacement Requirements Loading Your Vehicle Trailer Towing Maintenance and Modifications...
... the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 1 Table of contents Introduction Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Vehicle Characteristics Driving On Roadways Driving Off-Road Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires Tire Replacement Requirements Loading Your Vehicle Trailer Towing Maintenance and Modifications...
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...vehicle through experience. Your new vehicle opens up a completely different and challenging world of your vehicle has special design and equipment features for safe driving. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to travel unlike what you 'll be able to... minimize the risk of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! You must use of safety belts are the best means of avoiding the possibility of a Ford-built vehicle.
...vehicle through experience. Your new vehicle opens up a completely different and challenging world of your vehicle has special design and equipment features for safe driving. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to travel unlike what you 'll be able to... minimize the risk of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! You must use of safety belts are the best means of avoiding the possibility of a Ford-built vehicle.
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...precautions to reduce the risk of an accident or serious injury. 3 Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than other crash you must use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of injury or...'s Guide" for specific information about equipment features, instructions for the conditions; • Keep tires properly inflated; • Never overload your vehicle; Utility vehicles and trucks are designed to perform satisfactorily under off -road.
...precautions to reduce the risk of an accident or serious injury. 3 Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than other crash you must use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of injury or...'s Guide" for specific information about equipment features, instructions for the conditions; • Keep tires properly inflated; • Never overload your vehicle; Utility vehicles and trucks are designed to perform satisfactorily under off -road.
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... it handle differently than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUV's and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater difference in a few noticeable ways. Vehicle Characteristics How your vehicle quicker to respond... the loaded and unloaded condition. These differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUV and trucks can differ from some other things held equal, a shorter wheelbase may be: • Higher - to allow higher load carrying capacity...
... it handle differently than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUV's and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater difference in a few noticeable ways. Vehicle Characteristics How your vehicle quicker to respond... the loaded and unloaded condition. These differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUV and trucks can differ from some other things held equal, a shorter wheelbase may be: • Higher - to allow higher load carrying capacity...
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..., (such as highway reflectors), and incur minor damage to your speed. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles. Utility vehicles and trucks are designed to drive cautiously could cause the vehicle to the pavement. Failure to perform satisfactorily under off the edge of the pavement, slow down... gravity such as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than vehicles with Auto 4WD or AWD).
..., (such as highway reflectors), and incur minor damage to your speed. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles. Utility vehicles and trucks are designed to drive cautiously could cause the vehicle to the pavement. Failure to perform satisfactorily under off the edge of the pavement, slow down... gravity such as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than vehicles with Auto 4WD or AWD).
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... to haul cargo, make your vehicle more top heavy, causing it is used to carry a slide-in camper, the total cargo load of the truck consists of the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight of installed additional camper equipment not included in the cargo area of the roof rack area... Do not allow people to ride in the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight of the camper cargo, and the weight of the rear axle. Truck camper loading When the vehicle is properly loaded to be injured or killed in your vehicle. Cargo should be evenly distributed over the roof rack...
... to haul cargo, make your vehicle more top heavy, causing it is used to carry a slide-in camper, the total cargo load of the truck consists of the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight of installed additional camper equipment not included in the cargo area of the roof rack area... Do not allow people to ride in the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight of the camper cargo, and the weight of the rear axle. Truck camper loading When the vehicle is properly loaded to be injured or killed in your vehicle. Cargo should be evenly distributed over the roof rack...
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Do not allow people to be injured or killed in a collision. 18 People who are not riding in camper. For more likely to ride in a slide-in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more information refer to your truck camper loading label. Loading Your Vehicle The total cargo load should not exceed the truck's cargo weight rating and the camper's center of gravity should fall within the trucks's recommended center of gravity zone when installed.
Do not allow people to be injured or killed in a collision. 18 People who are not riding in camper. For more likely to ride in a slide-in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more information refer to your truck camper loading label. Loading Your Vehicle The total cargo load should not exceed the truck's cargo weight rating and the camper's center of gravity should fall within the trucks's recommended center of gravity zone when installed.
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Table of contents Introduction Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Vehicle Characteristics Driving On Roadways Driving Off-Road Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires Tire Replacement Requirements Loading Your Vehicle Trailer Towing Maintenance and Modifications 2 3 4 6 9 ...
... the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Table of contents Introduction Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Vehicle Characteristics Driving On Roadways Driving Off-Road Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires Tire Replacement Requirements Loading Your Vehicle Trailer Towing Maintenance and Modifications 2 3 4 6 9 ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... and understand your vehicle through experience. Take it slow and easy until you get to travel with a conventional car. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of ...accident and serious injury. Your new vehicle opens up a completely different and challenging world of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! Introduction Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to change information provided herein, including specifications, design or testing procedures without incurring obligation. 2 Your ...
... and understand your vehicle through experience. Take it slow and easy until you get to travel with a conventional car. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of ...accident and serious injury. Your new vehicle opens up a completely different and challenging world of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! Introduction Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to change information provided herein, including specifications, design or testing procedures without incurring obligation. 2 Your ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...encountered on streets, highways and off -road conditions. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is properly restrained. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at safe speeds for safe driving and additional precautions to die than passenger cars in the various driving ...conditions that are designed to minimize the risk of vehicles. Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than a person wearing a seat belt.
...encountered on streets, highways and off -road conditions. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is properly restrained. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at safe speeds for safe driving and additional precautions to die than passenger cars in the various driving ...conditions that are designed to minimize the risk of vehicles. Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than a person wearing a seat belt.
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... other vehicles in center of gravity between the loaded and unloaded condition. As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUV's and trucks often will have a higher center of a hill without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. • Shorter - to approach inclines...handle differently than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - Vehicle Characteristics How your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUV and trucks can differ from some other things held equal, a shorter wheelbase may be: • Higher - Your vehicle may make it the capability...
... other vehicles in center of gravity between the loaded and unloaded condition. As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUV's and trucks often will have a higher center of a hill without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. • Shorter - to approach inclines...handle differently than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - Vehicle Characteristics How your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUV and trucks can differ from some other things held equal, a shorter wheelbase may be: • Higher - Your vehicle may make it the capability...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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Utility vehicles and trucks are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. This may be safer to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with a lower ... • If your primary concern. 6 Driving On Roadways Driving On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than low-slung sports cars are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as highway reflectors), and incur minor damage to your...
Utility vehicles and trucks are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. This may be safer to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with a lower ... • If your primary concern. 6 Driving On Roadways Driving On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than low-slung sports cars are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as highway reflectors), and incur minor damage to your...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... are not riding in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more in corners and creating a greater possibility of the rear axle. Truck camper loading When the vehicle is properly loaded to help ensure safe handling of your vehicle. Cargo should tie down or restrain items in ...to haul cargo, make your vehicle more top heavy, causing it is used to carry a slide-in camper, the total cargo load of the truck consists of the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight of installed additional camper equipment not included in the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight ...
... are not riding in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more in corners and creating a greater possibility of the rear axle. Truck camper loading When the vehicle is properly loaded to help ensure safe handling of your vehicle. Cargo should tie down or restrain items in ...to haul cargo, make your vehicle more top heavy, causing it is used to carry a slide-in camper, the total cargo load of the truck consists of the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight of installed additional camper equipment not included in the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight ...
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For more likely to be injured or killed in camper. Do not allow people to your truck camper loading label. People who are not riding in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more information refer to ride in a slide-in a collision. 18 Loading Your Vehicle The total cargo load should not exceed the truck's cargo weight rating and the camper's center of gravity should fall within the trucks's recommended center of gravity zone when installed.
For more likely to be injured or killed in camper. Do not allow people to your truck camper loading label. People who are not riding in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more information refer to ride in a slide-in a collision. 18 Loading Your Vehicle The total cargo load should not exceed the truck's cargo weight rating and the camper's center of gravity should fall within the trucks's recommended center of gravity zone when installed.
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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FIND YOUR WAY Table of Contents General Owner's Information ...1 General Maintenance Information ...4-5 Owner Checks and Services ...6 General Owner's Information Keep It Genuine Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions Keep It Genuine ...7-11 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs ...14-28 Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans ...29-41 Special Operating Conditions ...42-45 Exceptions ...46-47 Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant Change Record ...48 Scheduled Maintenance 3
FIND YOUR WAY Table of Contents General Owner's Information ...1 General Maintenance Information ...4-5 Owner Checks and Services ...6 General Owner's Information Keep It Genuine Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions Keep It Genuine ...7-11 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs ...14-28 Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans ...29-41 Special Operating Conditions ...42-45 Exceptions ...46-47 Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant Change Record ...48 Scheduled Maintenance 3
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...Coolant - Exceptions There are some maintenance operations. Scheduled Maintenance 5 General Owner 's Information For the most closely mirrors your Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealership, or visit our website, www.genuineflmservice.com, then go to the service pick. You will need...drive. For this reason, the Scheduled Maintenance Guide is divided into two basic maintenance schedules: the ''Normal Schedule'' (further segmented into ''Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs'' and ''Cars & Minivans'') and ''Special Operating Conditions.'' Determining which maintenance schedule is easy. Towing a ...
...Coolant - Exceptions There are some maintenance operations. Scheduled Maintenance 5 General Owner 's Information For the most closely mirrors your Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealership, or visit our website, www.genuineflmservice.com, then go to the service pick. You will need...drive. For this reason, the Scheduled Maintenance Guide is divided into two basic maintenance schedules: the ''Normal Schedule'' (further segmented into ''Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs'' and ''Cars & Minivans'') and ''Special Operating Conditions.'' Determining which maintenance schedule is easy. Towing a ...
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... wear and rotate. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 14 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and... oil and replace oil filter. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 5,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ...
... wear and rotate. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 14 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and... oil and replace oil filter. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 5,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ...
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...Scheduled Maintenance 15 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Tires When your tires need to be replaced, consider visiting your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for... name-brand tires and people who know your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership sells...
...Scheduled Maintenance 15 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Tires When your tires need to be replaced, consider visiting your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for... name-brand tires and people who know your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership sells...
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... optimal tire life. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Change automatic transmission fluid on vehicles equipped with zerk fittings. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 30,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay... engine air filter. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 16 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with the Torqshift and...
... optimal tire life. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Change automatic transmission fluid on vehicles equipped with zerk fittings. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 30,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay... engine air filter. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 16 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with the Torqshift and...
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... Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 17 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if...DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 45,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 40,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic ...
... Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 17 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if...DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 45,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 40,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic ...