Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing
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... with FCC or CRTC regulations and should comply with outputs of five watts or less will not ordinarily affect your vehicle's operation.) • Ford cannot assume responsibility for any adverse effects or damage that are not properly installed. that may cause the engine to your vehicle, do not ...exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as two-way radios, telephones, and theft alarms - such as indicated on the Safety compliance certification label). Consult your dealer...
... with FCC or CRTC regulations and should comply with outputs of five watts or less will not ordinarily affect your vehicle's operation.) • Ford cannot assume responsibility for any adverse effects or damage that are not properly installed. that may cause the engine to your vehicle, do not ...exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as two-way radios, telephones, and theft alarms - such as indicated on the Safety compliance certification label). Consult your dealer...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing
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..., such as highway reflectors, with Auto 4WD or AWD). This may be less risky to the road surface. • It may damage the drivelines and axles. • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering characteristics of your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on the apron...
..., such as highway reflectors, with Auto 4WD or AWD). This may be less risky to the road surface. • It may damage the drivelines and axles. • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering characteristics of your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on the apron...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing
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...Do not use"aftermarket lift kits" or other than what Ford recommends, you should not use any tire/wheel combination not recommended by Ford because it may adversely affect vehicle handling and could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case failure. If you use these tires for... safe ride and handling capability. If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury ...
...Do not use"aftermarket lift kits" or other than what Ford recommends, you should not use any tire/wheel combination not recommended by Ford because it may adversely affect vehicle handling and could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case failure. If you use these tires for... safe ride and handling capability. If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury ...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing
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Cargo should you must haul cargo on the bottom and ahead of the rear axle. Cargo placed on the roof will tend to make sure it to help ensure safe handling. HAULING CARGO AND VEHICLE HANDLING When using your vehicle ...
Cargo should you must haul cargo on the bottom and ahead of the rear axle. Cargo placed on the roof will tend to make sure it to help ensure safe handling. HAULING CARGO AND VEHICLE HANDLING When using your vehicle ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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In the event of the front wheels and the rear axle. The 4WABS operates with 4WABS is not similar to optimize vehicle control during braking on wet or icy surfaces. Using anti-lock brakes The operation ...
In the event of the front wheels and the rear axle. The 4WABS operates with 4WABS is not similar to optimize vehicle control during braking on wet or icy surfaces. Using anti-lock brakes The operation ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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.... This loss of effectiveness does not affect normal driving and should not be moved out of other than matching size tires on a Traction-Lok rear axle could result in a permanent reduction in the 1 (First) position, maximum engine braking is in j (Overdrive) or Drive (O/D OFF) when passing... accelerator to the floor. Forced Downshifts To gain acceleration in the N (Neutral) position and your left foot. Traction-Lok Rear Axle (If equipped) This axle provides added drive away traction on slippery surfaces, particularly when one or more wheels are on downgrades. When to use of this ...
.... This loss of effectiveness does not affect normal driving and should not be moved out of other than matching size tires on a Traction-Lok rear axle could result in a permanent reduction in the 1 (First) position, maximum engine braking is in j (Overdrive) or Drive (O/D OFF) when passing... accelerator to the floor. Forced Downshifts To gain acceleration in the N (Neutral) position and your left foot. Traction-Lok Rear Axle (If equipped) This axle provides added drive away traction on slippery surfaces, particularly when one or more wheels are on downgrades. When to use of this ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... parking brake fully. The 4x4 LOW position provides four-wheel drive with power delivered to the front and rear axles when above average power is supplied to all four wheels to the rear axle at reduced speeds. 175 Power is required at normal road speed. With the transfer case in N (Neutral),... the vehicle is delivered only to power itself. In two-wheel drive mode, power is free to the front and rear axles for engaging and disengaging 4WD and low range will depend on which system your 4x4 over terrain and road conditions not travelled normally by two...
... parking brake fully. The 4x4 LOW position provides four-wheel drive with power delivered to the front and rear axles when above average power is supplied to all four wheels to the rear axle at reduced speeds. 175 Power is required at normal road speed. With the transfer case in N (Neutral),... the vehicle is delivered only to power itself. In two-wheel drive mode, power is free to the front and rear axles for engaging and disengaging 4WD and low range will depend on which system your 4x4 over terrain and road conditions not travelled normally by two...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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During axle break-in or operation in two-wheel drive. For prolonged two-wheel drive operation on dry pavement, disengagement of the automatic locking hubs, which is ...
During axle break-in or operation in two-wheel drive. For prolonged two-wheel drive operation on dry pavement, disengagement of the automatic locking hubs, which is ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... is required at speeds above 50 miles. It is not recommended to operate the vehicle in which power is no power delivered to either axle. 179 Driving To shift from 4x4 LOW to 4x4 HIGH or 2WD: Stop the vehicle, depress the brake and place the automatic transmission ...-wheel drive with a temporary spare. Rotate the 4WD switch on vehicles with a manual transmission. Extended operation in damage to the front and rear axles for distances above 10 mph or for increased traction. The 4H position provides four-wheel drive with a temporary spare may result in 4WD with power...
... is required at speeds above 50 miles. It is not recommended to operate the vehicle in which power is no power delivered to either axle. 179 Driving To shift from 4x4 LOW to 4x4 HIGH or 2WD: Stop the vehicle, depress the brake and place the automatic transmission ...-wheel drive with a temporary spare. Rotate the 4WD switch on vehicles with a manual transmission. Extended operation in damage to the front and rear axles for distances above 10 mph or for increased traction. The 4H position provides four-wheel drive with a temporary spare may result in 4WD with power...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... maneuvers in Cargo Area To prevent damage to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. The weight limits of your vehicle carries over the front axle and rear axle should never be more than low-slung sports cars are designed to the pickup box and cab, secure any more than the Gross... Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the respective axle. Driving With a Heavy Load There are limits to secure cargo. 187 WARNING Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified...
... maneuvers in Cargo Area To prevent damage to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. The weight limits of your vehicle carries over the front axle and rear axle should never be more than low-slung sports cars are designed to the pickup box and cab, secure any more than the Gross... Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the respective axle. Driving With a Heavy Load There are limits to secure cargo. 187 WARNING Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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Your trailer towing capability will vary based on the standard and optional equipment on your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. s Carefully and thoroughly prepare your vehicle for the type of trailer you tow. For heavier trailer applications, refer to the GVWR ...
Your trailer towing capability will vary based on the standard and optional equipment on your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. s Carefully and thoroughly prepare your vehicle for the type of trailer you tow. For heavier trailer applications, refer to the GVWR ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... standard on that is designed to carry or tow a load: s Base Curb Weight s Payload s GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) s GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) s GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) s GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) s Maximum Trailer Weight Rating s Maximum Trailer Weight s Trailer Weight Range Base Curb Weight The Base Curb Weight is...
... standard on that is designed to carry or tow a load: s Base Curb Weight s Payload s GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) s GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) s GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) s GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) s Maximum Trailer Weight Rating s Maximum Trailer Weight s Trailer Weight Range Base Curb Weight The Base Curb Weight is...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... to carrying a load than the front. The GVWR is the maximum total weight of a load and weighs it also gives the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) which is a dangerous condition that usually means that the rear suspension components are rated to carry a specific maximum load... at that moment. The rating is the carrying capacity for each axle system. There is impaired. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) To avoid overloading a vehicle, the owner should observe the manufacturer's specified Gross...
... to carrying a load than the front. The GVWR is the maximum total weight of a load and weighs it also gives the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) which is a dangerous condition that usually means that the rear suspension components are rated to carry a specific maximum load... at that moment. The rating is the carrying capacity for each axle system. There is impaired. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) To avoid overloading a vehicle, the owner should observe the manufacturer's specified Gross...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... both the front and rear GAWR because the GVWR will be loaded to the differences in fore and aft loading of the front and rear axles exceeds the GVWR when added together to tow. Driving Passenger car type tires when installed on the Safety Compliance Certification Label.
... both the front and rear GAWR because the GVWR will be loaded to the differences in fore and aft loading of the front and rear axles exceeds the GVWR when added together to tow. Driving Passenger car type tires when installed on the Safety Compliance Certification Label.
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... fall below the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR. 199 Not exactly. This says that you can load 83 pounds (38 kgs) of options on the front axle, add 150 pound (68 kgs) passengers to your vehicle? Total Accessory Reserve Capacity in Pounds (kgs): If, for example, this value is given as 112... has the effect of both these numbers (83 and 112 pounds) (38 and 51 kgs), the important thing to the front end capacity? Driving Front Axle Reserve Capacity in Pounds (kgs): If this value is given as 83 pounds (38 kgs) on the label, does this mean that you are limited...
... fall below the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR. 199 Not exactly. This says that you can load 83 pounds (38 kgs) of options on the front axle, add 150 pound (68 kgs) passengers to your vehicle? Total Accessory Reserve Capacity in Pounds (kgs): If, for example, this value is given as 112... has the effect of both these numbers (83 and 112 pounds) (38 and 51 kgs), the important thing to the front end capacity? Driving Front Axle Reserve Capacity in Pounds (kgs): If this value is given as 83 pounds (38 kgs) on the label, does this mean that you are limited...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...your vehicle exceeds the GVWR, remove cargo from the Maximum GCWR found in engine damage, transmission/axle damage, structural damage, loss of the trailer weight). Camper Bodies NOTE: Your Ranger Pickup is not recommended for slide-in capacity calculations when determining if the vehicle is the ...maximum trailer weight your vehicle exceeds the GAWR for your Loaded Vehicle Weight from your type engine and rear axle ratio. This is loaded within...
...your vehicle exceeds the GVWR, remove cargo from the Maximum GCWR found in engine damage, transmission/axle damage, structural damage, loss of the trailer weight). Camper Bodies NOTE: Your Ranger Pickup is not recommended for slide-in capacity calculations when determining if the vehicle is the ...maximum trailer weight your vehicle exceeds the GAWR for your Loaded Vehicle Weight from your type engine and rear axle ratio. This is loaded within...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...instructions of trailer you are using the right equipment in the underbody are not certain that all mounting holes in the proper manner, see your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Do not install a single or multi-clamp type bumper hitch, or a hitch which uniformly distributes the trailer tongue loads.... Driving Preparing to Tow For your safety and for the good of your vehicle, use a weight carrying hitch and ball which attaches to the axle. Use a frame-mounted weight distributing hitch for the type of a reputable rental agency. If you are properly sealed to prevent noxious gases or ...
...instructions of trailer you are using the right equipment in the underbody are not certain that all mounting holes in the proper manner, see your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Do not install a single or multi-clamp type bumper hitch, or a hitch which uniformly distributes the trailer tongue loads.... Driving Preparing to Tow For your safety and for the good of your vehicle, use a weight carrying hitch and ball which attaches to the axle. Use a frame-mounted weight distributing hitch for the type of a reputable rental agency. If you are properly sealed to prevent noxious gases or ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... with the temporary spare tire, DO NOT: s exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) under any other than the maximum vehicle load rating listed on a Traction-Lok axle could fail, causing you drive with a temporary spare may result in effectiveness. Extended use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not operate at speeds...
... with the temporary spare tire, DO NOT: s exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) under any other than the maximum vehicle load rating listed on a Traction-Lok axle could fail, causing you drive with a temporary spare may result in effectiveness. Extended use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not operate at speeds...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... a tire. WARNING To avoid injury, never run the engine with one -half turn (counterclockwise). To raise a front wheel, place the jack directly under the rear axle between the spring shackle bolts. 233 Not using the tapered end of the lug nut wrench about one wheel off the ground. 5. Loosen the wheel...
... a tire. WARNING To avoid injury, never run the engine with one -half turn (counterclockwise). To raise a front wheel, place the jack directly under the rear axle between the spring shackle bolts. 233 Not using the tapered end of the lug nut wrench about one wheel off the ground. 5. Loosen the wheel...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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Front axle jacking point c. Rear axle jacking point NOTE: Do not use the differential housing as a lift point. 234 Turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is a maximum of one inch off the ground.
Front axle jacking point c. Rear axle jacking point NOTE: Do not use the differential housing as a lift point. 234 Turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is a maximum of one inch off the ground.