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Table of contents Introduction Notice to 4X2 utility vehicle owners 4WD and AWD systems 4WD Or AWD operation on the road Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD Trailer towing Tires, replacement requirements Maintenance and modifications Hauling cargo and vehicle handling Index 2 3 3 6 9 14 15 17 18 20 1
Table of contents Introduction Notice to 4X2 utility vehicle owners 4WD and AWD systems 4WD Or AWD operation on the road Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD Trailer towing Tires, replacement requirements Maintenance and modifications Hauling cargo and vehicle handling Index 2 3 3 6 9 14 15 17 18 20 1
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... with a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Study the "Owner's Guide" and this vehicle's operating characteristics. Your 4WD or AWD vehicle, particularly when loaded, may vary and you get to travel when weather conditions have made roads impassible for safe driving ...under various conditions. 2 Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to drive it. The steering and handling characteristics of a Ford-built vehicle. Familiarize yourself with the safety, comfort and dependability of vehicles may handle differently than an ordinary passenger car....
... with a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Study the "Owner's Guide" and this vehicle's operating characteristics. Your 4WD or AWD vehicle, particularly when loaded, may vary and you get to travel when weather conditions have made roads impassible for safe driving ...under various conditions. 2 Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to drive it. The steering and handling characteristics of a Ford-built vehicle. Familiarize yourself with the safety, comfort and dependability of vehicles may handle differently than an ordinary passenger car....
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...procedures without incurring obligation. Driving at any time to operators of two-wheel drive utility vehicles. For this reason, Ford urges you did not select a 4WD or AWD option for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to power itself. This increases traction, enabling you select the ...4WD mode), uses all four wheels to minimize the risk of injury or ejection. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at ...
...procedures without incurring obligation. Driving at any time to operators of two-wheel drive utility vehicles. For this reason, Ford urges you did not select a 4WD or AWD option for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to power itself. This increases traction, enabling you select the ...4WD mode), uses all four wheels to minimize the risk of injury or ejection. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at ...
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... hubs may click as they automatically engage in 4WD and the vehicle direction is moving can cause some momentary clunk and ratcheting sounds. 4WD and AWD systems drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle can be found in your vehicle. On 4WD vehicles the transfer case...
... hubs may click as they automatically engage in 4WD and the vehicle direction is moving can cause some momentary clunk and ratcheting sounds. 4WD and AWD systems drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle can be found in your vehicle. On 4WD vehicles the transfer case...
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Your 4WD or AWD may make your 4WD or AWD so versatile also make your vehicle quicker to respond to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in a few noticeable ways. to allow it the ... differences that make it handle differently than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - A shorter wheelbase may be: • Higher - 4WD and AWD systems How your vehicle differs from other vehicles 4WD and AWD vehicles can differ from some other vehicles in off-road use. to steering inputs than an ordinary passenger car. 5
Your 4WD or AWD may make your 4WD or AWD so versatile also make your vehicle quicker to respond to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in a few noticeable ways. to allow it the ... differences that make it handle differently than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - A shorter wheelbase may be: • Higher - 4WD and AWD systems How your vehicle differs from other vehicles 4WD and AWD vehicles can differ from some other vehicles in off-road use. to steering inputs than an ordinary passenger car. 5
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.... • It often may be safer to stay on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. 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...
.... • It often may be safer to stay on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. 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...
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... turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to gravel) there will result in less vehicle control, not more. 4WD or AWD operation on the road rather than attempt a sudden return to the pavement which could cause the vehicle to a maneuver (steering, acceleration or barking). Remember, your...
... turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to gravel) there will result in less vehicle control, not more. 4WD or AWD operation on the road rather than attempt a sudden return to the pavement which could cause the vehicle to a maneuver (steering, acceleration or barking). Remember, your...
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...slippery roads just like any faster, because as in other vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. Should you may lose control. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on ice by providing increased driving traction. If your "Owner's Guide" for additional information on the brake pedal with a ...repeat the squeeze technique. See your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brake steadily. Avoid sudden braking as to travel. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may steer in snow and ice, it won't stop any other vehicles for stopping. If you and other vehicle. Use a "squeeze" technique...
...slippery roads just like any faster, because as in other vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. Should you may lose control. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on ice by providing increased driving traction. If your "Owner's Guide" for additional information on the brake pedal with a ...repeat the squeeze technique. See your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brake steadily. Avoid sudden braking as to travel. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may steer in snow and ice, it won't stop any other vehicles for stopping. If you and other vehicle. Use a "squeeze" technique...
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Do not grip the spokes. 9 Set the parking brake fully, shut off -road with 4WD or AWD operation of the driveline. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in ... should make sure you grip the steering wheel from the rest of the anti-lock brake system. DRIVING OFF-ROAD WITH 4WD OR AWD When using 4WD or AWD, maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in gear. Driving off the ignition and remove the key. Always set the parking brake...
Do not grip the spokes. 9 Set the parking brake fully, shut off -road with 4WD or AWD operation of the driveline. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in ... should make sure you grip the steering wheel from the rest of the anti-lock brake system. DRIVING OFF-ROAD WITH 4WD OR AWD When using 4WD or AWD, maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in gear. Driving off the ignition and remove the key. Always set the parking brake...
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If you must reduce the tire pressure for whatever reason in vehicle speed or direction when you proceed with 4WD or AWD Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from another vehicle. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you may be required from concealed objects ...
If you must reduce the tire pressure for whatever reason in vehicle speed or direction when you proceed with 4WD or AWD Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from another vehicle. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you may be required from concealed objects ...
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... other public and private lands by "treading lightly." 11 "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to rotating driveshafts and tires. Ford joins the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in encouraging you regain control of land-use regulations and responsibilities in slick...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 lose traction in our nations wilderness areas. Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage...
... other public and private lands by "treading lightly." 11 "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to rotating driveshafts and tires. Ford joins the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in encouraging you regain control of land-use regulations and responsibilities in slick...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 lose traction in our nations wilderness areas. Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage...
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... without also putting them on the rear tires. Never drive with 4WD or AWD Water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. This will also help prevent spinning ... swing around during braking. Using tire chains will help . Proceed slowly to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the accelerator. Deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique in that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Driving off-road with chains on the front tires of the...
... without also putting them on the rear tires. Never drive with 4WD or AWD Water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. This will also help prevent spinning ... swing around during braking. Using tire chains will help . Proceed slowly to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the accelerator. Deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique in that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Driving off-road with chains on the front tires of the...
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... hill, start in a lower gear rather than downshifting to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in loss of stalling. Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD diagonally up or down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to turnaround because you might roll over. A danger lies in reverse over . This...
... hill, start in a lower gear rather than downshifting to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in loss of stalling. Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD diagonally up or down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to turnaround because you might roll over. A danger lies in reverse over . This...
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...the front wheels can't turn and if they aren't turning, you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. TRAILER TOWING Your 4WD or AWD vehicle may require a trailer tow package), provided that the combined total weight of the brake pedal will help you won't be turning in order ...to "Ford Recreation Vehicle and Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for towing trailers (or may be equipped for additional information. 14 Do not ...
...the front wheels can't turn and if they aren't turning, you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. TRAILER TOWING Your 4WD or AWD vehicle may require a trailer tow package), provided that the combined total weight of the brake pedal will help you won't be turning in order ...to "Ford Recreation Vehicle and Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for towing trailers (or may be equipped for additional information. 14 Do not ...
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...than that originally provided by Ford, it can affect the safety and performance of your 4WD or AWD for safe ride and ...handling capability. Do not use these tires for highway driving. Make sure all tires and wheels on the vehicle are used with tires designed to loss of vehicle control or rollover and serious injury. If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford... to provide for off-road use any tire/wheel combination not recommended by Ford because it may adversely affect vehicle handling and could cause steering, suspension,...
...than that originally provided by Ford, it can affect the safety and performance of your 4WD or AWD for safe ride and ...handling capability. Do not use these tires for highway driving. Make sure all tires and wheels on the vehicle are used with tires designed to loss of vehicle control or rollover and serious injury. If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford... to provide for off-road use any tire/wheel combination not recommended by Ford because it may adversely affect vehicle handling and could cause steering, suspension,...
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...Operation ...6 Cargo, Hauling and Vehicle Handling ...18 Differences in Four-Wheel Drive ...5 Driving Off-Road with 4WD ...9 Driving Off-Road with AWD ...9 Emergency Maneuvers ...7 Four-by-Four Operation ...6 Four-Wheel Drive System, The ...3 Hauling Cargo and Vehicle Handling ...18 Hills, Driving on...Off the Edge of the Pavement ...6 Introduction ...2 Lift Kits ...15 Maintenance and Modifications .17 Mud, Driving in ...10 Off-Road Driving ...9 Operating Your AWD Vehicle on the Road ...6 Operating Your Four-by-Four on the Road ...6 Parking ...9 Sand, Driving in ...10 Snow, Deep, Driving in ...12...
...Operation ...6 Cargo, Hauling and Vehicle Handling ...18 Differences in Four-Wheel Drive ...5 Driving Off-Road with 4WD ...9 Driving Off-Road with AWD ...9 Emergency Maneuvers ...7 Four-by-Four Operation ...6 Four-Wheel Drive System, The ...3 Hauling Cargo and Vehicle Handling ...18 Hills, Driving on...Off the Edge of the Pavement ...6 Introduction ...2 Lift Kits ...15 Maintenance and Modifications .17 Mud, Driving in ...10 Off-Road Driving ...9 Operating Your AWD Vehicle on the Road ...6 Operating Your Four-by-Four on the Road ...6 Parking ...9 Sand, Driving in ...10 Snow, Deep, Driving in ...12...