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...hard, the front wheels can't turn and if they aren't turning, you won't be able 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 turning in neutral, disengage overdrive or manually shift ... excessive brake application and brake overheating. 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 slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. Do not "pump" the brakes. The front wheels ...
...hard, the front wheels can't turn and if they aren't turning, you won't be able 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 turning in neutral, disengage overdrive or manually shift ... excessive brake application and brake overheating. 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 slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. Do not "pump" the brakes. The front wheels ...
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Hauling cargo and vehicle handling Loading the vehicle improperly can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to your vehicle and the "Owner's Guide" for information on maximum safe vehicle weight limits. 19 Once you consult the safety compliance certification label attached to loss of the vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is space available. Make sure you have reached the weight capacity of vehicle control.
Hauling cargo and vehicle handling Loading the vehicle improperly can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to your vehicle and the "Owner's Guide" for information on maximum safe vehicle weight limits. 19 Once you consult the safety compliance certification label attached to loss of the vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is space available. Make sure you have reached the weight capacity of vehicle control.
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... a shorter, firmer seating cushion that encourages safer seating posture and better fit of lap and shoulder belts on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford recommends use the safety seat properly, the child may help provide a good shoulder belt fit. Carefully follow all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards. SAFETY... SEATS FOR CHILDREN Child and infant or child safety seats Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of lap and shoulder belts on the child.
... a shorter, firmer seating cushion that encourages safer seating posture and better fit of lap and shoulder belts on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford recommends use the safety seat properly, the child may help provide a good shoulder belt fit. Carefully follow all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards. SAFETY... SEATS FOR CHILDREN Child and infant or child safety seats Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of lap and shoulder belts on the child.
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...or aftermarket equipment. • Payload: Combined maximum allowable weight of (Overdrive) into D (Drive). The payload equals the gross vehicle weight rating minus base curb weight. • GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight): Base curb weight plus payload weight. Consider using one of effectiveness does not affect normal ... equipment, fluids, lubricants, etc. To avoid injury, never run the engine with the following terms: • Base Curb Weight: Weight of the vehicle including any other than usual. The GVW is on snow and ice. Driving Automatic transmissions may shift frequently...
...or aftermarket equipment. • Payload: Combined maximum allowable weight of (Overdrive) into D (Drive). The payload equals the gross vehicle weight rating minus base curb weight. • GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight): Base curb weight plus payload weight. Consider using one of effectiveness does not affect normal ... equipment, fluids, lubricants, etc. To avoid injury, never run the engine with the following terms: • Base Curb Weight: Weight of the vehicle including any other than usual. The GVW is on snow and ice. Driving Automatic transmissions may shift frequently...
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... exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the driver's door pillar, lists several important vehicle weight rating limitations. Driving • GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): Maximum total weight of a trailer the loaded vehicle (including passengers and cargo) is listed on the Safety Certification... Label on the driver's door pillar. • GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating): Carrying capacity for each engine/transmission combination, any additional equipment, refer to each vehicle and is permitted to tow. ...
... exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the driver's door pillar, lists several important vehicle weight rating limitations. Driving • GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): Maximum total weight of a trailer the loaded vehicle (including passengers and cargo) is listed on the Safety Certification... Label on the driver's door pillar. • GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating): Carrying capacity for each engine/transmission combination, any additional equipment, refer to each vehicle and is permitted to tow. ...
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...178 restrict the number of passengers or amount of the vehicle. Always ensure that have been established for trucks. 3. Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in the Driving chapter of this owner guide. Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of gravity, may handle differently...2. Calculating the load your vehicle section in serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury. Use the appropriate maximum gross combined weight rating (GCWR) chart to find the maximum GCWR for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles For important information regarding safe...
...178 restrict the number of passengers or amount of the vehicle. Always ensure that have been established for trucks. 3. Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in the Driving chapter of this owner guide. Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of gravity, may handle differently...2. Calculating the load your vehicle section in serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury. Use the appropriate maximum gross combined weight rating (GCWR) chart to find the maximum GCWR for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles For important information regarding safe...
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... the label, refer to Vehicle loading in this chapter. Trailer towing table (4x2 w/manual transmission) GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer weights Trailer weight Rear Maximum Maximum range-kg Engine axle GCWR-kg frontal area of the completed towing vehicle and the loaded trailer must not... exceed the GCWR. Towing a trailer over 1 588 kg (3 500 lbs.) requires a weight distributing hitch. 180 For definitions of your vehicle load, refer to Vehicle loading in this table and instructions on the Safety Compliance Certification ...
... the label, refer to Vehicle loading in this chapter. Trailer towing table (4x2 w/manual transmission) GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer weights Trailer weight Rear Maximum Maximum range-kg Engine axle GCWR-kg frontal area of the completed towing vehicle and the loaded trailer must not... exceed the GCWR. Towing a trailer over 1 588 kg (3 500 lbs.) requires a weight distributing hitch. 180 For definitions of your vehicle load, refer to Vehicle loading in this table and instructions on the Safety Compliance Certification ...
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... - For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 300 meters (1 800 ft) elevation. Maximum trailer weights shown. Driving Trailer towing table (4x4 w/manual transmission) GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer weights Trailer weight Rear Maximum Maximum range-kg Engine axle GCWR-kg frontal area of terms used in this table and... your vehicle load, refer to Vehicle loading in this chapter. Towing a trailer over 1 588 kg (3 500 lbs.) requires a weight distributing hitch. 181 The combined weight of the completed towing vehicle and the loaded trailer must not exceed the GCWR.
... - For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 300 meters (1 800 ft) elevation. Maximum trailer weights shown. Driving Trailer towing table (4x4 w/manual transmission) GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer weights Trailer weight Rear Maximum Maximum range-kg Engine axle GCWR-kg frontal area of terms used in this table and... your vehicle load, refer to Vehicle loading in this chapter. Towing a trailer over 1 588 kg (3 500 lbs.) requires a weight distributing hitch. 181 The combined weight of the completed towing vehicle and the loaded trailer must not exceed the GCWR.
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The combined weight of (lbs.) ratio (lbs.) trailer-m2 (ft2) 0-Maximum 2-door 3.73 4 082 0-2 250 4.64 4.0L OHV (9 000) (0-4 960) (50) 4.10 4 ...(50) SOHC 183 Towing a trailer over 1 588 kg (3 500 lbs.) requires a weight distributing hitch. Trailer towing table (4x4 and AWD with automatic transmission) GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights Trailer Weight Rear Maximum Maximum Range-kg Engine axle GCWR-kg frontal area of the completed towing vehicle and... and instructions on calculating your vehicle's load, refer to Vehicle loading in this chapter. Maximum trailer weights shown.
The combined weight of (lbs.) ratio (lbs.) trailer-m2 (ft2) 0-Maximum 2-door 3.73 4 082 0-2 250 4.64 4.0L OHV (9 000) (0-4 960) (50) 4.10 4 ...(50) SOHC 183 Towing a trailer over 1 588 kg (3 500 lbs.) requires a weight distributing hitch. Trailer towing table (4x4 and AWD with automatic transmission) GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights Trailer Weight Rear Maximum Maximum Range-kg Engine axle GCWR-kg frontal area of the completed towing vehicle and... and instructions on calculating your vehicle's load, refer to Vehicle loading in this chapter. Maximum trailer weights shown.
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...or the GAWR specified on calculating your trailer so that clamp onto the vehicle bumper. Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of the completed towing ... vehicle's load, refer to Vehicle loading in this chapter. Use a load carrying hitch. Hitches Do not use hitches that 10% of the total weight of terms and instructions on the certification label. Driving Trailer towing table (4x4 and AWD with automatic transmission) 4 535 0-2 604 4.64 3.73 ...
...or the GAWR specified on calculating your trailer so that clamp onto the vehicle bumper. Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of the completed towing ... vehicle's load, refer to Vehicle loading in this chapter. Use a load carrying hitch. Hitches Do not use hitches that 10% of the total weight of terms and instructions on the certification label. Driving Trailer towing table (4x4 and AWD with automatic transmission) 4 535 0-2 604 4.64 3.73 ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... 159 kg (350 lb.) tongue weight capability. Driving Safety chains Always connect the trailer's safety chains to the manufacturer's specifications. Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are required on most towed vehicles. Your vehicle may be required. Contact your local Ford dealership for operation at the...
... 159 kg (350 lb.) tongue weight capability. Driving Safety chains Always connect the trailer's safety chains to the manufacturer's specifications. Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are required on most towed vehicles. Your vehicle may be required. Contact your local Ford dealership for operation at the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... trailer's wheels. This aids engine cooling and air conditioner efficiency. • Vehicles with a trailer attached. • The trailer tongue weight should not be no more than 10-15% of the loaded trailer weight. • After you have traveled 80 km (50 miles), thoroughly check your scheduled maintenance guide for stopping with trailers...
... trailer's wheels. This aids engine cooling and air conditioner efficiency. • Vehicles with a trailer attached. • The trailer tongue weight should not be no more than 10-15% of the loaded trailer weight. • After you have traveled 80 km (50 miles), thoroughly check your scheduled maintenance guide for stopping with trailers...
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...) is lost for high speed driving. Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy at any speed. • Carrying unnecessary weight may decrease with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. Maintenance and care Maintenance • Keep tires properly...fuel economy (approximately 0.4 km/L [1 mpg] is less fuel efficient than two-wheel-drive operation. • Close windows for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide.
...) is lost for high speed driving. Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy at any speed. • Carrying unnecessary weight may decrease with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. Maintenance and care Maintenance • Keep tires properly...fuel economy (approximately 0.4 km/L [1 mpg] is less fuel efficient than two-wheel-drive operation. • Close windows for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide.
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.... When operated, such systems may cause the engine to stumble or stall or cause the transmission to your dealer for specific weight information. • The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile communications... may harm the operation of your vehicle's operation.) • Ford cannot assume responsibility for any adverse effects or damage that are not properly installed. Customer assistance Front end covers (full and sport) Hood deflectors Locking gas cap Lubricants and oils Molded splash guards...
.... When operated, such systems may cause the engine to stumble or stall or cause the transmission to your dealer for specific weight information. • The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile communications... may harm the operation of your vehicle's operation.) • Ford cannot assume responsibility for any adverse effects or damage that are not properly installed. Customer assistance Front end covers (full and sport) Hood deflectors Locking gas cap Lubricants and oils Molded splash guards...
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...) ...176 calculating ...178 definition ...176 driving with a heavy load ...176 location ...176 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ...176 calculating ...176, 178 definition ...176 driving with a heavy load ...176 location ...176 H Hazard flashers ...190 Head restraints ...119, 123 Headlamps ...21 aiming ...259 ...
...) ...176 calculating ...178 definition ...176 driving with a heavy load ...176 location ...176 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ...176 calculating ...176, 178 definition ...176 driving with a heavy load ...176 location ...176 H Hazard flashers ...190 Head restraints ...119, 123 Headlamps ...21 aiming ...259 ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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...Which Maintenance Schedule Should You Follow? Normal Schedule The Normal Schedule applies to those who operate their vehicle under 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), regardless of engine the PCV valve should be replaced again at 120,000 miles, but this schedule typifies what the...is a critical emission component. The maintenance frequency represented in states that have adopted California standards. This replacement will require. For the 2000 model year Ranger light truck equipped with 2.5L 4 cylinder engine, the dealer will replace the PCV valve free of vehicle operators...
...Which Maintenance Schedule Should You Follow? Normal Schedule The Normal Schedule applies to those who operate their vehicle under 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), regardless of engine the PCV valve should be replaced again at 120,000 miles, but this schedule typifies what the...is a critical emission component. The maintenance frequency represented in states that have adopted California standards. This replacement will require. For the 2000 model year Ranger light truck equipped with 2.5L 4 cylinder engine, the dealer will replace the PCV valve free of vehicle operators...
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... liability prior to the completion of the vehicle's useful life. Normal Schedule Normal Schedule 120,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/...Replace fuel filter* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Inspect drive belt (Villager) Replace PCV valve on all light trucks over 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight and Rangers with 4 cylinder engines. (See page 5.) Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid on all 2.0L, 4 cylinder engines (Escort, Tracer, Contour...
... liability prior to the completion of the vehicle's useful life. Normal Schedule Normal Schedule 120,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/...Replace fuel filter* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Inspect drive belt (Villager) Replace PCV valve on all light trucks over 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight and Rangers with 4 cylinder engines. (See page 5.) Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid on all 2.0L, 4 cylinder engines (Escort, Tracer, Contour...
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...miles. For F-450 and F-550 trucks operated at or near maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings, the rear axle lubricant should be waived if the axle was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent. Normal Schedule Normal ...Schedule if the axle was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number FITZ-19580-B or equivalent. Rear axle lubricant change may be changed anytime the axle has been ...
...miles. For F-450 and F-550 trucks operated at or near maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings, the rear axle lubricant should be waived if the axle was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent. Normal Schedule Normal ...Schedule if the axle was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number FITZ-19580-B or equivalent. Rear axle lubricant change may be changed anytime the axle has been ...
Warranty Guide 1st Printing
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...This booklet explains in knowing whether the warranty coverage is provided by Ford Motor Company or Ford Motor Vehicle Assurance Company, call the Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-392-3673. Introduction Ford Motor Company and your 2000-model car or light truck. Our commitment to you may need warranty...you own or lease a 2000-model Electric Ranger, you are authorized to you when you for any warranty covered repair will be taken to medium/heavy duty trucks over 10,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (pages 11-24). Ford Motor Company or Ford Motor Vehicle Assurance Company (a ...
...This booklet explains in knowing whether the warranty coverage is provided by Ford Motor Company or Ford Motor Vehicle Assurance Company, call the Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-392-3673. Introduction Ford Motor Company and your 2000-model car or light truck. Our commitment to you may need warranty...you own or lease a 2000-model Electric Ranger, you are authorized to you when you for any warranty covered repair will be taken to medium/heavy duty trucks over 10,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (pages 11-24). Ford Motor Company or Ford Motor Vehicle Assurance Company (a ...
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...** EMISSIONS DEFECTS WARRANTY FOR VEHICLE WITH GVWR OVER 14,000 LBS.*** EMISSIONS PERFORMANCE WARRANTY 3/50,000 7/70,000 5/50,000 3/50,000 * Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ** These specific parts were selected on the basis of vehicles certified for sale in California, (your vehicle for sale in California, Massachusetts, New York...-20) ¬ What Is Not Covered? (page 20) 15 California requirements for emissions warranties QUICK REFERENCE: EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE This chart shows the coverage Ford Motor Company provides under California requirements for 5 years or 100,000 miles.
...** EMISSIONS DEFECTS WARRANTY FOR VEHICLE WITH GVWR OVER 14,000 LBS.*** EMISSIONS PERFORMANCE WARRANTY 3/50,000 7/70,000 5/50,000 3/50,000 * Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ** These specific parts were selected on the basis of vehicles certified for sale in California, (your vehicle for sale in California, Massachusetts, New York...-20) ¬ What Is Not Covered? (page 20) 15 California requirements for emissions warranties QUICK REFERENCE: EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE This chart shows the coverage Ford Motor Company provides under California requirements for 5 years or 100,000 miles.