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2008 Model Year Scheduled Maintenance Guide Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): Owner Name: Address: All rights reserved. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2007 Ford Motor Company Scheduled Maintenance 1 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation.
2008 Model Year Scheduled Maintenance Guide Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): Owner Name: Address: All rights reserved. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2007 Ford Motor Company Scheduled Maintenance 1 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation.
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... by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2006 Ford Motor Company 1 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Table of Contents...
... by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2006 Ford Motor Company 1 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Table of Contents...
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..., will handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to change information provided herein, including specifications, design or testing procedures without incurring obligation. 2 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Most importantly, you have ever experienced with the safety, comfort and dependability of accident and serious injury. All...
..., will handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to change information provided herein, including specifications, design or testing procedures without incurring obligation. 2 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Most importantly, you have ever experienced with the safety, comfort and dependability of accident and serious injury. All...
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... properly inflated; • Never overload or improperly load your "Owner's Guide" and any more likely to reduce the risk of an accident or serious injury. 3 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks...
... properly inflated; • Never overload or improperly load your "Owner's Guide" and any more likely to reduce the risk of an accident or serious injury. 3 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks...
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... than two-wheel drive vehicles. Do not become thoroughly familiar with AWD or 4WD (when you operate your "Owner's Guide." Always drive at a safe speed. 4 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) On some 4WD models, the initial shift from two-wheel drive to 4WD while the vehicle is not...
... than two-wheel drive vehicles. Do not become thoroughly familiar with AWD or 4WD (when you operate your "Owner's Guide." Always drive at a safe speed. 4 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) On some 4WD models, the initial shift from two-wheel drive to 4WD while the vehicle is not...
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... inclines and drive over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. to give it to steering inputs than an ordinary passenger car. 5 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) These differences that make your vehicle quicker to respond to travel over the crest of gravity between the...
... inclines and drive over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. to give it to steering inputs than an ordinary passenger car. 5 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) These differences that make your vehicle quicker to respond to travel over the crest of gravity between the...
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... could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out of control or rollover. Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your primary concern. 6 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in strong crosswinds which could result in an increased risk...
... could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out of control or rollover. Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your primary concern. 6 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in strong crosswinds which could result in an increased risk...
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... the direction you regain control. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) If you and other vehicle. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti...
... the direction you regain control. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) If you and other vehicle. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti...
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... the manual transmission is engaged in gear. Do not be alarmed because this is in N (Neutral) position. If you may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 8 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Do not leave the vehicle...
... the manual transmission is engaged in gear. Do not be alarmed because this is in N (Neutral) position. If you may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 8 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Do not leave the vehicle...
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... grip the spokes. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. If you choose to your vehicle with caution. 9 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) To avoid loss of land-use regulations and responsibilities in terrain can increase the risk of loss of...
... grip the spokes. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. If you choose to your vehicle with caution. 9 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) To avoid loss of land-use regulations and responsibilities in terrain can increase the risk of loss of...
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... brakes. As when you regain control of the vehicle. Avoid water higher than the center of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) You can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on hills Operating...
... brakes. As when you regain control of the vehicle. Avoid water higher than the center of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) You can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on hills Operating...
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... vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. Whenever driving on the other side. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) This reduces strain on steep slopes or hills. Driving Off-Road Although natural obstacles may make it necessary...
... vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. Whenever driving on the other side. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) This reduces strain on steep slopes or hills. Driving Off-Road Although natural obstacles may make it necessary...
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... the vehicle. When the transfer case is in gear. If you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual...
... the vehicle. When the transfer case is in gear. If you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual...
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... patterns. A tire can be found on the B-Pillar or the edge of its air pressure and not appear to half of the driver's door. 13 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus)
... patterns. A tire can be found on the B-Pillar or the edge of its air pressure and not appear to half of the driver's door. 13 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus)
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... 1 psi (7 kPa) in the Owner's Guide for your tire pressures frequently and adjust them to make sure there are no gouges, cuts or bulges. 14 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) For T-type/mini-spare tires (see Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information section in your tire gauge. 4. Make sure...
... 1 psi (7 kPa) in the Owner's Guide for your tire pressures frequently and adjust them to make sure there are no gouges, cuts or bulges. 14 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) For T-type/mini-spare tires (see Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information section in your tire gauge. 4. Make sure...
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... or excessive wear. Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can be damaged during off-road use, so inspection after off-road use is also recommended. 15 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) When the tire tread wears down to 1/16th of an inch (2 mm). Damage Periodically inspect the tire treads...
... or excessive wear. Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can be damaged during off-road use, so inspection after off-road use is also recommended. 15 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) When the tire tread wears down to 1/16th of an inch (2 mm). Damage Periodically inspect the tire treads...
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... for traceability. Tire Care Age Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being used to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall. 16 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) It is used . This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of 1997. For example, the numbers 317...
... for traceability. Tire Care Age Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being used to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall. 16 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) It is used . This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of 1997. For example, the numbers 317...
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... when the road tires are the same size and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as a pair. 17 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. away from the tire wheel assembly 3. If a pressure...
... when the road tires are the same size and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as a pair. 17 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. away from the tire wheel assembly 3. If a pressure...
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... tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may be used in the wheels (originally installed on your vehicle) are not designed to be damaged. 18 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus)
... tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may be used in the wheels (originally installed on your vehicle) are not designed to be damaged. 18 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus)
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... these terms and maximum safe weight limits. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle. Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 19 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to loss of gravity, may...
... these terms and maximum safe weight limits. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle. Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 19 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to loss of gravity, may...