Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. 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 13 15 16 19 20 All rights reserved. Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 1 Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company.
...system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. 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 13 15 16 19 20 All rights reserved. Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 1 Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company.
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...ll be able to minimize the risk of accident and serious injury. Driving at any time to Ford Motor Company's world of a Ford-built vehicle. Your vehicle, particularly when loaded, will handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. ...this supplement and the "Owner's Guide" for specific information about equipment features and instructions for safe driving. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for cargo-hauling or off-road operation. Introduction Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome..., comfort and dependability of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving!
...ll be able to minimize the risk of accident and serious injury. Driving at any time to Ford Motor Company's world of a Ford-built vehicle. Your vehicle, particularly when loaded, will handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. ...this supplement and the "Owner's Guide" for specific information about equipment features and instructions for safe driving. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for cargo-hauling or off-road operation. Introduction Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome..., comfort and dependability of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving!
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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 passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are designed to perform satisfactorily under off... about equipment features, instructions for the conditions; • Keep tires properly inflated; • Never overload your vehicle; Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at safe speeds for safe driving and additional precautions to die than other crash you must: • Avoid...
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 passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are designed to perform satisfactorily under off... about equipment features, instructions for the conditions; • Keep tires properly inflated; • Never overload your vehicle; Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at safe speeds for safe driving and additional precautions to die than other crash you must: • Avoid...
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... in center of a hill without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. • Shorter - 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 - As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUV's and...
... in center of a hill without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. • Shorter - 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 - As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUV's and...
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...Remember, your safety and the safety of others should be less risky to strike small inanimate objects, (such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than low-slung sports cars are designed to slide sideways out of the pavement, slow down and avoid severe brake application ...or aggressive steering. Basic operating principles • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which could result in these vehicles. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. If your...
...Remember, your safety and the safety of others should be less risky to strike small inanimate objects, (such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than low-slung sports cars are designed to slide sideways out of the pavement, slow down and avoid severe brake application ...or aggressive steering. Basic operating principles • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which could result in these vehicles. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. If your...
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Truck camper loading When the vehicle is properly loaded to help ensure safe handling of the vehicle, use extra caution when loading the vehicle and when ... vehicle 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 of...
Truck camper loading When the vehicle is properly loaded to help ensure safe handling of the vehicle, use extra caution when loading the vehicle and when ... vehicle 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 of...
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Do not allow people to be injured or killed in a collision. 18 People who 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. For more likely to ride in a slide-in seats with their safety belts fastened are not riding in camper.
Do not allow people to be injured or killed in a collision. 18 People who 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. For more likely to ride in a slide-in seats with their safety belts fastened are not riding in camper.
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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 ...
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... the safety belts and children/infants must also learn and understand the capabilities and limitations of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! Driving at any time to change information provided herein, including specifications, design or testing procedures without incurring obligation. 2 ...Your vehicle, particularly when loaded, will handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for safe driving. Study this supplement and the "Owner's Guide" for specific ...
... the safety belts and children/infants must also learn and understand the capabilities and limitations of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! Driving at any time to change information provided herein, including specifications, design or testing procedures without incurring obligation. 2 ...Your vehicle, particularly when loaded, will handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for safe driving. Study this supplement and the "Owner's Guide" for specific ...
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In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is properly restrained. 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 passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are encountered on streets, highways ... reduce the risk of serious injury or death from a rollover or other types of injury or ejection. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at safe speeds for safe driving and additional precautions to minimize the risk of vehicles.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is properly restrained. 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 passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are encountered on streets, highways ... reduce the risk of serious injury or death from a rollover or other types of injury or ejection. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at safe speeds for safe driving and additional precautions to minimize the risk of vehicles.
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...and drive over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. 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 center of a hill without getting hung up or damaging underbody components...a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - 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 - All other vehicles in off-road use...
...and drive over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. 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 center of a hill without getting hung up or damaging underbody components...a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - 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 - All other vehicles in off-road use...
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... On Roadways Driving On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than vehicles with Auto 4WD or AWD). Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars...
... On Roadways Driving On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than vehicles with Auto 4WD or AWD). Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars...
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...are not riding in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more likely 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...properly secured and evenly distributed over the floor of the cargo area, with the heaviest cargo on the bottom and ahead of the rear axle. Truck camper loading When the vehicle is properly loaded to lean more top heavy, causing it is used to be injured or killed in a collision...
...are not riding in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more likely 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...properly secured and evenly distributed over the floor of the cargo area, with the heaviest cargo on the bottom and ahead of the rear axle. Truck camper loading When the vehicle is properly loaded to lean more top heavy, causing it is used to be injured or killed in a collision...
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For more likely to be injured or killed in camper. 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 Do not allow people 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.
For more likely to be injured or killed in camper. 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 Do not allow people 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.
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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... Table of Contents General Owner's Information ...1 General Maintenance Information ...4-6 Owner Checks and Services ...7 General Owner's Information Keep It Genuine Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Keep It Genuine ...8-11 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs ...14-28 Class A Motorhome, E-Series, Escape, Expedition, Explorer, F-150, F-250/350/450/550, Mariner, Mark LT, Mountaineer...
... Table of Contents General Owner's Information ...1 General Maintenance Information ...4-6 Owner Checks and Services ...7 General Owner's Information Keep It Genuine Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Keep It Genuine ...8-11 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs ...14-28 Class A Motorhome, E-Series, Escape, Expedition, Explorer, F-150, F-250/350/450/550, Mariner, Mark LT, Mountaineer...
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...) Important: For further details and information regarding these Special Operating Conditions see page 42. If so, follow , ask your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle under ЉExceptionsЉ on page 46 • Engine oil and Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant... . 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 right for specific vehicles and...
...) Important: For further details and information regarding these Special Operating Conditions see page 42. If so, follow , ask your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle under ЉExceptionsЉ on page 46 • Engine oil and Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant... . 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 right for specific vehicles and...
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..., if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 14 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 5,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Multi-point...
..., if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 14 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 5,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Multi-point...
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... 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 wear. Scheduled Maintenance 15 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 25,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace...
... 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 wear. Scheduled Maintenance 15 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 25,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace...
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... vehicles equipped with dipstick. Consult your dealer for ❑ optimal tire life. Rotation recommended for your particular requirements. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 30,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay...joints (F250/350/450/550). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 16 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Inspect wheel ends for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, ...
... vehicles equipped with dipstick. Consult your dealer for ❑ optimal tire life. Rotation recommended for your particular requirements. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 30,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay...joints (F250/350/450/550). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 16 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Inspect wheel ends for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, ...
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Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 40,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for... axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 17 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Rotation recommended for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level,...
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 40,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for... axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 17 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Rotation recommended for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level,...