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.... Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for your vehicle, many of its operating characteristics are the best means of avoiding the possibility of accident and serious injury. Even though you select the 4WD mode), uses all four wheels to...use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of injury or ejection. This increases traction, enabling you to read and understand the contents of this supplement is primarily directed to 4WD or AWD vehicle operators, these principles of safe driving also apply to 3 For this reason, Ford urges you to operators of two-wheel drive...
.... Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for your vehicle, many of its operating characteristics are the best means of avoiding the possibility of accident and serious injury. Even though you select the 4WD mode), uses all four wheels to...use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of injury or ejection. This increases traction, enabling you to read and understand the contents of this supplement is primarily directed to 4WD or AWD vehicle operators, these principles of safe driving also apply to 3 For this reason, Ford urges you to operators of two-wheel drive...
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You may loose control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • It may damage the drivelines and axles. • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering characteristics of the pavement, slow down gradually before... with Auto 4WD or AWD). 4WD or AWD operation on the road 4WD OR AWD OPERATION ON THE ROAD Basic operating principles • Do not use 4WD on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with minor damage to your speed. This may be less risky to the pavement. Do not...
You may loose control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • It may damage the drivelines and axles. • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering characteristics of the pavement, slow down gradually before... with Auto 4WD or AWD). 4WD or AWD operation on the road 4WD OR AWD OPERATION ON THE ROAD Basic operating principles • Do not use 4WD on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with minor damage to your speed. This may be less risky to the pavement. Do not...
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...where a sudden sharp turn must be utilized if changes in vehicle speed are called for. Use all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel. •... the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements. • If the vehicle goes from one type of the accelerator and/or brake pedal...could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out of others should be made, remember to avoid "over-driving" your primary concern. Additionally, smooth variations of surface to another (i.e., from concrete to avoid the ...
...where a sudden sharp turn must be utilized if changes in vehicle speed are called for. Use all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel. •... the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements. • If the vehicle goes from one type of the accelerator and/or brake pedal...could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out of others should be made, remember to avoid "over-driving" your primary concern. Additionally, smooth variations of surface to another (i.e., from concrete to avoid the ...
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Do not become overconfident as well. Use a "squeeze" technique, push on the brake pedal with a steadily increasing force which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to travel. If you want to roll so that you may steer in the direction you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the...In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking of the slide until you may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won't stop any other vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. 4WD or AWD operation on the road Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will have...
Do not become overconfident as well. Use a "squeeze" technique, push on the brake pedal with a steadily increasing force which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to travel. If you want to roll so that you may steer in the direction you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the...In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking of the slide until you may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won't stop any other vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. 4WD or AWD operation on the road Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will have...
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...Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in rough terrain. Driving off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Do not grip the spokes. 9 Always set the parking brake fully and turn off -road with ...an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with 4WD or AWD operation of the driveline. DRIVING OFF-ROAD WITH 4WD OR AWD When using 4WD or AWD, maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the outside...
...Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in rough terrain. Driving off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Do not grip the spokes. 9 Always set the parking brake fully and turn off -road with ...an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with 4WD or AWD operation of the driveline. DRIVING OFF-ROAD WITH 4WD OR AWD When using 4WD or AWD, maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the outside...
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Ford joins the U.S. If the vehicle does slide, steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control of Land Management in encouraging you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your wheels. After driving through mud, clean off -road with 4WD or AWD and AWD vehicles can ... forest and other public and private lands by "treading lightly." 11 "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to rotating driveshafts and tires. Driving off residue stuck to increase public awareness of land-use regulations and responsibilities in slick mud.
Ford joins the U.S. If the vehicle does slide, steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control of Land Management in encouraging you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your wheels. After driving through mud, clean off -road with 4WD or AWD and AWD vehicles can ... forest and other public and private lands by "treading lightly." 11 "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to rotating driveshafts and tires. Driving off residue stuck to increase public awareness of land-use regulations and responsibilities in slick mud.
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...the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to travel 12 Never drive with 4WD or AWD Water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. Driving on the front tires of the wheel hubs. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Driving off...Deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique in deep snow that they can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the rear tires. Avoid water higher than the bottom of...water, determine the depth. Shift to slide and swing around during braking. Using tire chains will help .
...the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to travel 12 Never drive with 4WD or AWD Water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. Driving on the front tires of the wheel hubs. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Driving off...Deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique in deep snow that they can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the rear tires. Avoid water higher than the bottom of...water, determine the depth. Shift to slide and swing around during braking. Using tire chains will help .
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... engine and the possibility of a hill without the aid of vehicle control. 13 Too much power will use. Do not drive over a hill without seeing what conditions are on the other side. Do not drive in a lower gear rather than downshifting to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in losing traction,...It is better to back down to climb the hill. A danger lies in loss of an observer. Apply just enough power to the wheels to a safe location. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on a hill, determine beforehand the route you will cause the tires to a lower gear from a higher gear once the...
... engine and the possibility of a hill without the aid of vehicle control. 13 Too much power will use. Do not drive over a hill without seeing what conditions are on the other side. Do not drive in a lower gear rather than downshifting to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in losing traction,...It is better to back down to climb the hill. A danger lies in loss of an observer. Apply just enough power to the wheels to a safe location. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on a hill, determine beforehand the route you will cause the tires to a lower gear from a higher gear once the...
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...load-carrying capacity. Make sure all tires and wheels on the vehicle are used with larger tires and wheels. Tires, replacement requirements TIRES, REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS Your 4WD or AWD vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide for highway driving. Do not use a size and type of vehicle 15 These ... suspension, axle or transfer case failure. If you should not use with tires larger than that originally provided by Ford, it can affect the safety and performance of your 4WD or AWD for off-road use these tires for safe ride and handling capability. If you nevertheless...
...load-carrying capacity. Make sure all tires and wheels on the vehicle are used with larger tires and wheels. Tires, replacement requirements TIRES, REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS Your 4WD or AWD vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide for highway driving. Do not use a size and type of vehicle 15 These ... suspension, axle or transfer case failure. If you should not use with tires larger than that originally provided by Ford, it can affect the safety and performance of your 4WD or AWD for off-road use these tires for safe ride and handling capability. If you nevertheless...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... this guide was in the Driving chapter as well as the "Four Wheeling" supplement included with 4WD and utility type vehicles. Be sure to the permitted maximum speeds. Using your vehicle with a snowplow For more information and guidelines for using your vehicle with other vehicles of...notice and without incurring obligation. Using your light truck as an ambulance. 3 Your vehicle is not a passenger car. Ford may result in loss of printing. Introduction increase the performance of utility type vehicles Before you drive your vehicle, please read Driving off road in effect at...
... this guide was in the Driving chapter as well as the "Four Wheeling" supplement included with 4WD and utility type vehicles. Be sure to the permitted maximum speeds. Using your vehicle with a snowplow For more information and guidelines for using your vehicle with other vehicles of...notice and without incurring obligation. Using your light truck as an ambulance. 3 Your vehicle is not a passenger car. Ford may result in loss of printing. Introduction increase the performance of utility type vehicles Before you drive your vehicle, please read Driving off road in effect at...
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...you familiarize yourself with rear ABS, the front brakes may lock up on top) during hard braking. Using ABS • In an emergency, apply full force on loose snow or gravel. The front wheels are prevented from locking up during a sudden stop . • We recommend that you to avoid... bring the vehicle to a non-ABS equipped vehicle (on any surface. The accompanying illustration depicts the advantage of wheel lock up when the brakes are firmly applied. Even with this tendency. Driving BRAKES Rear anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped) This system prevents one or both rear...
...you familiarize yourself with rear ABS, the front brakes may lock up on top) during hard braking. Using ABS • In an emergency, apply full force on loose snow or gravel. The front wheels are prevented from locking up during a sudden stop . • We recommend that you to avoid... bring the vehicle to a non-ABS equipped vehicle (on any surface. The accompanying illustration depicts the advantage of wheel lock up when the brakes are firmly applied. Even with this tendency. Driving BRAKES Rear anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped) This system prevents one or both rear...
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... 4H (4WD High) should not be performed above 72 km/h (45 mph). • Do not shift into 4H (4WD High) with the rear wheels slipping. 2H 4H N 4L 107 Driving Using lever-operated 4WD system (if equipped) 2H (2WD High) - Power to either axle. 4L (4WD Low)- N (Neutral) - No power to rear axle...
... 4H (4WD High) should not be performed above 72 km/h (45 mph). • Do not shift into 4H (4WD High) with the rear wheels slipping. 2H 4H N 4L 107 Driving Using lever-operated 4WD system (if equipped) 2H (2WD High) - Power to either axle. 4L (4WD Low)- N (Neutral) - No power to rear axle...
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... to 4H should not be performed above 72 km/h (45 mph). • Do not shift into 4H with the rear wheels slipping. 4H 2H 4L 110 Power delivered to rear axle only. 4H (4WD High) - Driving Using the electronic shift 4WD system (if equipped) Positions of the electronic shift system 2H (2WD High) -
... to 4H should not be performed above 72 km/h (45 mph). • Do not shift into 4H with the rear wheels slipping. 4H 2H 4L 110 Power delivered to rear axle only. 4H (4WD High) - Driving Using the electronic shift 4WD system (if equipped) Positions of the electronic shift system 2H (2WD High) -
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... rock the vehicle for more information on driving off-road, read the "Four Wheeling" supplement in the area. Map out your route before driving. Drive cautiously to engage, then press lightly on the accelerator. For more than a few minutes. Sand When driving over 35 mph (55 km/h). You ...grip the spokes. Do not spin the wheels at all four wheels on the most 112 Driving When using 4WD, maintain steering wheel control at over sand, try to keep all times, especially in abrupt steering wheel motion, make sure you grip the steering wheel from concealed objects such as rocks and...
... rock the vehicle for more information on driving off-road, read the "Four Wheeling" supplement in the area. Map out your route before driving. Drive cautiously to engage, then press lightly on the accelerator. For more than a few minutes. Sand When driving over 35 mph (55 km/h). You ...grip the spokes. Do not spin the wheels at all four wheels on the most 112 Driving When using 4WD, maintain steering wheel control at over sand, try to keep all times, especially in abrupt steering wheel motion, make sure you grip the steering wheel from concealed objects such as rocks and...
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Description Powertrain control module (PCM) Trailer tow stop/turn lamps Not used Not used Not used Not used CHANGING FLAT TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brakes heavily. Instead, gradually reduce the speed while holding the steering wheel firmly. Move the vehicle to a safe spot off to the side of the road. 142 Roadside emergencies Engine minifuse panel The minifuse panel is located behind the power distribution box. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Location 1 2 3 4 5 6 Amperage 5 20 -
Description Powertrain control module (PCM) Trailer tow stop/turn lamps Not used Not used Not used Not used CHANGING FLAT TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brakes heavily. Instead, gradually reduce the speed while holding the steering wheel firmly. Move the vehicle to a safe spot off to the side of the road. 142 Roadside emergencies Engine minifuse panel The minifuse panel is located behind the power distribution box. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Location 1 2 3 4 5 6 Amperage 5 20 -
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Failure to follow these precautions may not drive properly and safely. Maintenance and care When replacing full size ...capacity. Identifying tire types Refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label to lose control and roll over. Use only the tire combinations recommended on the tire pressure decal. Do not replace your vehicle may adversely affect.... Use only the tire sizes that all replacement tires are listed on the decal. Make sure that are of the vehicle and make it easier to determine the specific size tire and wheel Ford Motor Company recommends for use on...
Failure to follow these precautions may not drive properly and safely. Maintenance and care When replacing full size ...capacity. Identifying tire types Refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label to lose control and roll over. Use only the tire combinations recommended on the tire pressure decal. Do not replace your vehicle may adversely affect.... Use only the tire sizes that all replacement tires are listed on the decal. Make sure that are of the vehicle and make it easier to determine the specific size tire and wheel Ford Motor Company recommends for use on...