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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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..." your primary concern. Excessive steering will be made, remember to a safe direction of travel. • In 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 control or rollover.
..." your primary concern. Excessive steering will be made, remember to a safe direction of travel. • In 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 control or rollover.
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...your route before driving. Sand When driving over sand, try to avoid vehicle damage from another vehicle. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Remember, you re-inflate the tires as soon as rocks and stumps. Driving off-road with caution. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against ...you must have all four wheels on the ground and they must reduce the tire pressure for whatever reason in the area. Even 4WD 10 Map out your vehicle, you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to ...
...your route before driving. Sand When driving over sand, try to avoid vehicle damage from another vehicle. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Remember, you re-inflate the tires as soon as rocks and stumps. Driving off-road with caution. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against ...you must have all four wheels on the ground and they must reduce the tire pressure for whatever reason in the area. Even 4WD 10 Map out your vehicle, you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to ...
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... Land Management in slick mud. If the vehicle does slide, steer in our nations wilderness areas. Ford joins the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of the vehicle. Driving off residue stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires. After driving through mud, clean off -road with 4WD or AWD and AWD vehicles can lose... traction in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by "treading lightly." 11 Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage vehicle components.
... Land Management in slick mud. If the vehicle does slide, steer in our nations wilderness areas. Ford joins the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of the vehicle. Driving off residue stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires. After driving through mud, clean off -road with 4WD or AWD and AWD vehicles can lose... traction in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by "treading lightly." 11 Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage vehicle components.
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... and AWD vehicles are unique in that they can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the rear tires. Using tire chains will help . Shift to slide and swing around during braking. This could cause the rear to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on... may stall. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to travel 12 Driving off-road with chains on the front tires of the wheel hubs.
... and AWD vehicles are unique in that they can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the rear tires. Using tire chains will help . Shift to slide and swing around during braking. This could cause the rear to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on... may stall. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to travel 12 Driving off-road with chains on the front tires of the wheel hubs.
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.... Do not drive over a hill without the aid of a hill without seeing what conditions are on a hill, determine beforehand the route you will cause the tires to a safe location. Do not drive in loss of stalling. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on the engine and the possibility of vehicle control. 13...
.... Do not drive over a hill without the aid of a hill without seeing what conditions are on a hill, determine beforehand the route you will cause the tires to a safe location. Do not drive in loss of stalling. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on the engine and the possibility of vehicle control. 13...
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...off-road use "aftermarket lift kits" or other than what Ford recommends, you nevertheless decide to loss of the same size, type, tread design, brand and load-carrying capacity. Do not use with larger tires and wheels. These "aftermarket lift kits" could adversely affect...steering, suspension, axle or transfer case failure. Tires, replacement requirements TIRES, REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS Your 4WD or AWD vehicle is equipped with tires designed to loss of vehicle 15 If you use any tire/wheel combination not recommended by Ford because it may adversely affect vehicle handling and...
...off-road use "aftermarket lift kits" or other than what Ford recommends, you nevertheless decide to loss of the same size, type, tread design, brand and load-carrying capacity. Do not use with larger tires and wheels. These "aftermarket lift kits" could adversely affect...steering, suspension, axle or transfer case failure. Tires, replacement requirements TIRES, REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS Your 4WD or AWD vehicle is equipped with tires designed to loss of vehicle 15 If you use any tire/wheel combination not recommended by Ford because it may adversely affect vehicle handling and...
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...or other objects that are damaged should carefully observe the recommended tire inflation pressure found on the safety compliance certification label attached to check pressure of all tires, and adjust if required. Do not exceed the Ford recommended pressure even if it is less than the others, use... . Safe operation requires tires that may be used for highway driving because they are ...
...or other objects that are damaged should carefully observe the recommended tire inflation pressure found on the safety compliance certification label attached to check pressure of all tires, and adjust if required. Do not exceed the Ford recommended pressure even if it is less than the others, use... . Safe operation requires tires that may be used for highway driving because they are ...
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... loaded or empty and durable load carrying capability. If internal damage to the tire is suspected, have been designed and tested to the original factory equipment. Ford recommends that caution be repaired or replaced. Maintenance and modifications Inspect the tire side walls for cuts, bruises and other damage. Frequent inspection of control. MAINTENANCE...
... loaded or empty and durable load carrying capability. If internal damage to the tire is suspected, have been designed and tested to the original factory equipment. Ford recommends that caution be repaired or replaced. Maintenance and modifications Inspect the tire side walls for cuts, bruises and other damage. Frequent inspection of control. MAINTENANCE...
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... on the Road ...6 Operating Your Four-by-Four on the Road ...6 Parking ...9 Sand, Driving in ...10 Snow, Deep, Driving in ...12 Snow/Ice, Driving in ...8 Tires, Replacement Requirements ...15 Trailer Towing ...14 Water, Driving in ...12 20
... on the Road ...6 Operating Your Four-by-Four on the Road ...6 Parking ...9 Sand, Driving in ...10 Snow, Deep, Driving in ...12 Snow/Ice, Driving in ...8 Tires, Replacement Requirements ...15 Trailer Towing ...14 Water, Driving in ...12 20
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... as possible for the proper service advice. Owner Checks and Services Owner Checks and Services Refer to the attention of all interior and exterior lights tires for labor, parts or lubricants used. Any adverse condition should be brought to Mileage Intervals for Additional Checks and Services Certain basic maintenance checks and...
... as possible for the proper service advice. Owner Checks and Services Owner Checks and Services Refer to the attention of all interior and exterior lights tires for labor, parts or lubricants used. Any adverse condition should be brought to Mileage Intervals for Additional Checks and Services Certain basic maintenance checks and...
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... Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and function air pressure in spare tire power steering fluid level washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all wiper blades parking brake for proper operation and lubricate all hinges, latches and outside...
... Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and function air pressure in spare tire power steering fluid level washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all wiper blades parking brake for proper operation and lubricate all hinges, latches and outside...
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...5,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4 and Natural Gas Vehicles: Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear and rotate Diesel: All Applicable Services Above Plus Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 10,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light... Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4 and Natural Gas Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear and rotate (Recommended for optimal tire life) Diesel: All Applicable Services Above Plus Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 11
...5,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4 and Natural Gas Vehicles: Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear and rotate Diesel: All Applicable Services Above Plus Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 10,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light... Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4 and Natural Gas Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear and rotate (Recommended for optimal tire life) Diesel: All Applicable Services Above Plus Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 11
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..., brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans: All Services Above Plus Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball...
..., brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans: All Services Above Plus Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball...
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...Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4 and Natural Gas Vehicles: Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear and rotate (Recommended for optimal tire life) Diesel: All Applicable Services Above Plus Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 25,000 miles Cars Minivans..., Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4 and Natural Gas Vehicles: Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear and rotate (Recommended for optimal tire life) Diesel: All Applicable Services Above Plus Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 13
...Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4 and Natural Gas Vehicles: Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear and rotate (Recommended for optimal tire life) Diesel: All Applicable Services Above Plus Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 25,000 miles Cars Minivans..., Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4 and Natural Gas Vehicles: Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear and rotate (Recommended for optimal tire life) Diesel: All Applicable Services Above Plus Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 13
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... system Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Replace spark plugs (Villager) Inspect accessory drive belt...
... system Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Replace spark plugs (Villager) Inspect accessory drive belt...
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Normal Schedule Normal Schedule Diesel: All Applicable Services Above Plus Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter Natural Gas Vehicles: All Applicable Services Above Plus: Inspect NGV tanks 35,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4 and Natural Gas Vehicles: Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear and rotate (Recommended for optimal tire life) Diesel: All Applicable Services Above Plus Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 15
Normal Schedule Normal Schedule Diesel: All Applicable Services Above Plus Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter Natural Gas Vehicles: All Applicable Services Above Plus: Inspect NGV tanks 35,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4 and Natural Gas Vehicles: Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear and rotate (Recommended for optimal tire life) Diesel: All Applicable Services Above Plus Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 15
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...Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4 and Natural Gas Vehicles: Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear and rotate (Recommended for optimal tire life) Diesel: All Applicable Services Above Plus Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 45,000 miles Cars and Minivans ...lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Replace green engine coolant, if equipped 16
...Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4 and Natural Gas Vehicles: Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear and rotate (Recommended for optimal tire life) Diesel: All Applicable Services Above Plus Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 45,000 miles Cars and Minivans ...lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Replace green engine coolant, if equipped 16
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... miles Cars Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4 and Natural Gas Vehicles: Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear and rotate (Recommended for optimal tire life) Diesel: All Applicable Services Above Plus Check air filter minder, replace filter as required *If vehicle is registered in California, the...
... miles Cars Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4 and Natural Gas Vehicles: Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear and rotate (Recommended for optimal tire life) Diesel: All Applicable Services Above Plus Check air filter minder, replace filter as required *If vehicle is registered in California, the...
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..., Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4 and Natural Gas Vehicles: Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear and rotate (Recommended for optimal tire life) Diesel: All Applicable Services Above Plus Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 60,000 miles Cars ...engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped 18 *If vehicle is registered ...
..., Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4 and Natural Gas Vehicles: Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear and rotate (Recommended for optimal tire life) Diesel: All Applicable Services Above Plus Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 60,000 miles Cars ...engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped 18 *If vehicle is registered ...