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Even though you to read and understand the contents of this supplement. 3 For this reason, Ford urges you did not select a 4WD or AWD option for your vehicle, many of its operating characteristics are similar to those of two-wheel drive utility vehicles. Notice To 4X2 Utility Vehicle Owners NOTICE TO 4X2 UTILITY VEHICLE OWNERS Although this supplement is primarily directed to 4WD or AWD vehicle operators, these principles of safe driving also apply to operators of 4WD or AWD vehicles.
Even though you to read and understand the contents of this supplement. 3 For this reason, Ford urges you did not select a 4WD or AWD option for your vehicle, many of its operating characteristics are similar to those of two-wheel drive utility vehicles. Notice To 4X2 Utility Vehicle Owners NOTICE TO 4X2 UTILITY VEHICLE OWNERS Although this supplement is primarily directed to 4WD or AWD vehicle operators, these principles of safe driving also apply to operators of 4WD or AWD vehicles.
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... and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle can not. Failure to drive cautiously could result in your vehicle. Vehicle Characteristics 4WD AND AWD SYSTEMS Your AWD or 4WD (when you to select different drive modes as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to speed and...
... and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle can not. Failure to drive cautiously could result in your vehicle. Vehicle Characteristics 4WD AND AWD SYSTEMS Your AWD or 4WD (when you to select different drive modes as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to speed and...
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... other vehicles SUV and truck vehicles can differ from some other vehicles in off-road use. A shorter wheelbase may be: • Higher - Your 4WD or AWD may make it to travel over the crest of a hill without getting hung up or damaging underbody components, and to provide greater maneuverability in tight...
... other vehicles SUV and truck vehicles can differ from some other vehicles in off-road use. A shorter wheelbase may be: • Higher - Your 4WD or AWD may make it to travel over the crest of a hill without getting hung up or damaging underbody components, and to provide greater maneuverability in tight...
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... objects, such as passenger cars any more than attempt a sudden return to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with Auto 4WD or AWD). Operation On The Road OPERATION ON THE ROAD Basic operating principles • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which could result in these vehicles. This may...
... objects, such as passenger cars any more than attempt a sudden return to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with Auto 4WD or AWD). Operation On The Road OPERATION ON THE ROAD Basic operating principles • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which could result in these vehicles. This may...
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... with a steadily increasing force which could result in other vehicle. Do not "pump" the brakes. Use all four wheels. Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will be a change speed or direction you may steer in the direction you start to slide while driving on the operation of the anti... the wheels to brake yet continue to roll so that you may lose control. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on ice by providing increased driving traction. Again, avoid these abrupt inputs. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won't stop...
... with a steadily increasing force which could result in other vehicle. Do not "pump" the brakes. Use all four wheels. Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will be a change speed or direction you may steer in the direction you start to slide while driving on the operation of the anti... the wheels to brake yet continue to roll so that you may lose control. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on ice by providing increased driving traction. Again, avoid these abrupt inputs. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won't stop...
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... all four wheels on the most solid area of the area before you reinflate the tires as soon as rocks and stumps. Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can work against you proceed with caution. After driving through the terrain. Do not grip the spokes. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Apply the... from concealed objects such as possible. If the vehicle does slide, steer in rough terrain. Driving Off-Road DRIVING OFF-ROAD When using 4WD or AWD, maintain steering wheel control at the tire inflation pressures specified on the tire decal.
... all four wheels on the most solid area of the area before you reinflate the tires as soon as rocks and stumps. Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can work against you proceed with caution. After driving through the terrain. Do not grip the spokes. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Apply the... from concealed objects such as possible. If the vehicle does slide, steer in rough terrain. Driving Off-Road DRIVING OFF-ROAD When using 4WD or AWD, maintain steering wheel control at the tire inflation pressures specified on the tire decal.
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...a hill or steep incline, you will also help preserve our national forest and other side. Avoid water higher than the bottom of 4WD or AWD vehicles without the aid of an observer. 10 Avoid driving crosswise or turning on the rear tires. Whenever driving on the accelerator. Driving on ..., if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may make it necessary to travel diagonally up or straight down . Deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are on the other public and private lands by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on hills Although natural obstacles may stall...
...a hill or steep incline, you will also help preserve our national forest and other side. Avoid water higher than the bottom of 4WD or AWD vehicles without the aid of an observer. 10 Avoid driving crosswise or turning on the rear tires. Whenever driving on the accelerator. Driving on ..., if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may make it necessary to travel diagonally up or straight down . Deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are on the other public and private lands by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on hills Although natural obstacles may stall...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... all four wheels all the time with no need to Capacities and specifications chapter. For the lubricant specification and refill capacity of the AWD transfer case refer to shift between two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. Such a tire could result in a permanent reduction in ...road conditions. Driving through water that is submerged may allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage. 155 ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be limited and your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on a limited slip rear axle could...
... all four wheels all the time with no need to Capacities and specifications chapter. For the lubricant specification and refill capacity of the AWD transfer case refer to shift between two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. Such a tire could result in a permanent reduction in ...road conditions. Driving through water that is submerged may allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage. 155 ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be limited and your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on a limited slip rear axle could...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... cycle on steep grades, the A/C system may result in this table and instructions on and off to Vehicle loading in a temporary increase of interior temperatures. AWD w/automatic transmission GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum Trailer weight GCWR-kg (lbs.) range-kg (lbs.) (0-Maximum) 4.0L SOHC...
... cycle on steep grades, the A/C system may result in this table and instructions on and off to Vehicle loading in a temporary increase of interior temperatures. AWD w/automatic transmission GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum Trailer weight GCWR-kg (lbs.) range-kg (lbs.) (0-Maximum) 4.0L SOHC...
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... equipped with AWD cannot be checked or changed unless a leak is not damaged due to tow your vehicle with all 4x2 trucks/sport utilities with all wheels on ...
... equipped with AWD cannot be checked or changed unless a leak is not damaged due to tow your vehicle with all 4x2 trucks/sport utilities with all wheels on ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... (if equipped). Park on the side of a different size than the road tires should not be used . The use of tire sealants is equipped with AWD, a spare tire of the road. 2. If the tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged, it will no longer function. If your tires. If your vehicle is...
... (if equipped). Park on the side of a different size than the road tires should not be used . The use of tire sealants is equipped with AWD, a spare tire of the road. 2. If the tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged, it will no longer function. If your tires. If your vehicle is...
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... the ground. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all the wheels off the ground. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. On AWD vehicles, it is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur. Roadside Emergencies WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed...
... the ground. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all the wheels off the ground. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. On AWD vehicles, it is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur. Roadside Emergencies WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed...
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... (5.0 quarts) 4.6L 5.7L (6.0 quarts) Fuel tank Power steering fluid All Motorcraft All MERCON ATF Transmission fluid 1 Transfer case Motorcraft All MERCON V ATF Motorcraft AWD MERCON ATF 4WD 85.2L (22.5 gallons) Fill between MIN and MAX lines on reservoir 12.0L (12.7 quarts) 2 1.25L (1.3 quarts) 1.4L (1.5 quarts) 244
... (5.0 quarts) 4.6L 5.7L (6.0 quarts) Fuel tank Power steering fluid All Motorcraft All MERCON ATF Transmission fluid 1 Transfer case Motorcraft All MERCON V ATF Motorcraft AWD MERCON ATF 4WD 85.2L (22.5 gallons) Fill between MIN and MAX lines on reservoir 12.0L (12.7 quarts) 2 1.25L (1.3 quarts) 1.4L (1.5 quarts) 244
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... climate control 4.0L SOHC V6 engine with auxiliary climate control 4.6L V8 engine without auxiliary climate control 4.6L V8 engine with auxiliary climate control 4x4/AWD vehicles Capacity 15.4L (16.3 quarts) 17.2L (18.2 quarts) 17.6L (18.6 quarts) 19.0L (20.1 quarts) 1.3L (1.4 quarts) Front axle lubricant Rear axle...
... climate control 4.0L SOHC V6 engine with auxiliary climate control 4.6L V8 engine without auxiliary climate control 4.6L V8 engine with auxiliary climate control 4x4/AWD vehicles Capacity 15.4L (16.3 quarts) 17.2L (18.2 quarts) 17.6L (18.6 quarts) 19.0L (20.1 quarts) 1.3L (1.4 quarts) Front axle lubricant Rear axle...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...; fluid Multi-Purpose ATF Ford 75W-140 High conventional and Performance Traction-Lok Synthetic Rear rear axles Axle Lubricant2 Motorcraft SAE Front axle 80W-90 (AWD) Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Item Ford Part Number VC-7-A Ford Specification WSS-M97B51-A1 XO-5W30-QSP WSS-M2C205_A with API Certification Mark XO -5W20...
...; fluid Multi-Purpose ATF Ford 75W-140 High conventional and Performance Traction-Lok Synthetic Rear rear axles Axle Lubricant2 Motorcraft SAE Front axle 80W-90 (AWD) Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Item Ford Part Number VC-7-A Ford Specification WSS-M97B51-A1 XO-5W30-QSP WSS-M2C205_A with API Certification Mark XO -5W20...
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... 9.4:1 2 248 Maintenance and Specifications Item Ford Part Name or equivalent Motorcraft MERCON Multi-Purpose ATF Ford Part Number Ford Specification MERCON Transfer case (AWD) Transfer case Front Output Slip Shaft Windshield washer fluid 1 XT-2-QDX Premium XG-1-C or Long-Life Grease XG-1-K Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate ESA-M1C75...
... 9.4:1 2 248 Maintenance and Specifications Item Ford Part Name or equivalent Motorcraft MERCON Multi-Purpose ATF Ford Part Number Ford Specification MERCON Transfer case (AWD) Transfer case Front Output Slip Shaft Windshield washer fluid 1 XT-2-QDX Premium XG-1-C or Long-Life Grease XG-1-K Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate ESA-M1C75...
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... bag ...122, 126 indicator light ...124, 127 operation ...122, 126 passenger air bag ...122, 126 Air cleaner filter ...243 Air conditioning ...32 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...155 Ambulance packages ...7 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...219 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...146 Anti-theft system ...94 arming the system...
... bag ...122, 126 indicator light ...124, 127 operation ...122, 126 passenger air bag ...122, 126 Air cleaner filter ...243 Air conditioning ...32 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...155 Ambulance packages ...7 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...219 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...146 Anti-theft system ...94 arming the system...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... deep water where the transmission vent tube is submerged may also enter your engine's air intake and severely damage your vehicle is equipped with AWD, a spare tire of a different size than the manufacturer's specified size tires on a limited slip rear axle could make the vehicle difficult... vehicle as quickly as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are not designed for trucks) or the bottom of the AWD transfer case refer to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Driving LIMITED-SLIP AXLE (IF EQUIPPED) This axle provides added traction on slippery...
... deep water where the transmission vent tube is submerged may also enter your engine's air intake and severely damage your vehicle is equipped with AWD, a spare tire of a different size than the manufacturer's specified size tires on a limited slip rear axle could make the vehicle difficult... vehicle as quickly as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are not designed for trucks) or the bottom of the AWD transfer case refer to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Driving LIMITED-SLIP AXLE (IF EQUIPPED) This axle provides added traction on slippery...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... (7700) 0-1451 (0-3200) 4.0L SOHC 3.73 LS 4645 (10240) 0-2595 (0-5720) w/Class III Trailer Tow Package 4.6L* 3.73/3.73 LS 5262 (11600) 0-3211 (0-7080) Notes: - AWD w/automatic transmission GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum Trailer weight GCWR-kg (lbs.) range-kg (lbs.) (0-Maximum) 4.0L SOHC...
... (7700) 0-1451 (0-3200) 4.0L SOHC 3.73 LS 4645 (10240) 0-2595 (0-5720) w/Class III Trailer Tow Package 4.6L* 3.73/3.73 LS 5262 (11600) 0-3211 (0-7080) Notes: - AWD w/automatic transmission GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum Trailer weight GCWR-kg (lbs.) range-kg (lbs.) (0-Maximum) 4.0L SOHC...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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.../h (35 mph) must be removed/installed only by a qualified technician. These guidelines are not to tow your local dealer for driveshaft removal/installation. AWD vehicles: Vehicles equipped with AWD cannot be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required. Exceeding these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to be towed...
.../h (35 mph) must be removed/installed only by a qualified technician. These guidelines are not to tow your local dealer for driveshaft removal/installation. AWD vehicles: Vehicles equipped with AWD cannot be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required. Exceeding these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to be towed...