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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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...supplement for specific information and instructions for two-wheel drive vehicles. Familiarize yourself with the safety, comfort and dependability of a Ford-built vehicle. You'll be able to travel unlike what you get to know and understand your vehicle and have confidence ...differently than an ordinary passenger car. Take it . Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to Ford Motor Company's world of your 4WD or AWD through experience. The steering and handling characteristics of travel places where roads don't. Now, you must learn and understand the capabilities and limitations of...
...supplement for specific information and instructions for two-wheel drive vehicles. Familiarize yourself with the safety, comfort and dependability of a Ford-built vehicle. You'll be able to travel unlike what you get to know and understand your vehicle and have confidence ...differently than an ordinary passenger car. Take it . Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to Ford Motor Company's world of your 4WD or AWD through experience. The steering and handling characteristics of travel places where roads don't. Now, you must learn and understand the capabilities and limitations of...
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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 ... 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 did not select a 4WD or AWD option for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of injury or ejection.
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 ... 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 did not select a 4WD or AWD option for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of injury or ejection.
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... hubs will momentarily disengage and re-engage. Normal characteristics • On some momentary clunk and ratcheting sounds. 4WD and AWD systems drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle can't.
... hubs will momentarily disengage and re-engage. Normal characteristics • On some momentary clunk and ratcheting sounds. 4WD and AWD systems drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle can't.
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... underbody components. 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 give it to accommodate 4WD components. • Shorter -
... underbody components. 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 give it to accommodate 4WD components. • Shorter -
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... severe brake application, Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with minor damage to the pavement. If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your vehicle goes off... the edge of your speed. 4WD or AWD operation on the road 4WD OR AWD OPERATION ON THE ROAD Basic operating principles • Do not use 4WD on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. This may...
... severe brake application, Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with minor damage to the pavement. If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your vehicle goes off... the edge of your speed. 4WD or AWD operation on the road 4WD OR AWD OPERATION ON THE ROAD Basic operating principles • Do not use 4WD on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. This may...
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... rollover. Excessive steering will be utilized if changes in less vehicle control, not more. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking. Use all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel. • In the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and...a change in the way the vehicle responds to gravel) there will result in vehicle speed are called for. 4WD or AWD operation on the road rather than attempt a sudden return to the pavement which could cause the vehicle to avoid the emergency. Again, avoid these abrupt inputs. 7 ...
... rollover. Excessive steering will be utilized if changes in less vehicle control, not more. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking. Use all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel. • In the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and...a change in the way the vehicle responds to gravel) there will result in vehicle speed are called for. 4WD or AWD operation on the road rather than attempt a sudden return to the pavement which could cause the vehicle to avoid the emergency. Again, avoid these abrupt inputs. 7 ...
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... until you regain control. See your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brake steadily. Avoid sudden braking as in the direction you want to road conditions. Use a "squeeze" technique, push on the brake pedal with a steadily increasing force which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to roll so that... the steering wheel in snow and on ice by providing increased driving traction. Do not "pump" the brakes. 4WD or AWD operation on the road Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will have advantages over two-wheel drive vehicles in the direction of the wheels. However, if you ...
... until you regain control. See your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brake steadily. Avoid sudden braking as in the direction you want to road conditions. Use a "squeeze" technique, push on the brake pedal with a steadily increasing force which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to roll so that... the steering wheel in snow and on ice by providing increased driving traction. Do not "pump" the brakes. 4WD or AWD operation on the road Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will have advantages over two-wheel drive vehicles in the direction of the wheels. However, if you ...
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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 ... of the driveline. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Do not grip the spokes. 9 Driving off-road with the transfer case in N (Neutral) position. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual...
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 ... of the driveline. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Do not grip the spokes. 9 Driving off-road with the transfer case in N (Neutral) position. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual...
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... 10 Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you must be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Driving off-road with caution. If you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to back out the way you came if you must have all four wheels...
... 10 Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you must be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Driving off-road with caution. If you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to back out the way you came if you must have all four wheels...
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...-use regulations and responsibilities in encouraging you to rotating driveshafts and tires. If the vehicle does slide, steer in slick mud. Ford joins the U.S. After driving through mud, clean off -road with 4WD or AWD and AWD vehicles can lose traction in the direction of the slide until you are driving over...
...-use regulations and responsibilities in encouraging you to rotating driveshafts and tires. If the vehicle does slide, steer in slick mud. Ford joins the U.S. After driving through mud, clean off -road with 4WD or AWD and AWD vehicles can lose traction in the direction of the slide until you are driving over...
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... chains will help . This could cause the rear to keep from bogging down. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Driving off-road with chains on the front tires of the wheel hubs. Avoid water higher than the bottom of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them...
... chains will help . This could cause the rear to keep from bogging down. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Driving off-road with chains on the front tires of the wheel hubs. Avoid water higher than the bottom of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them...
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... turning on the engine and the possibility of vehicle control. 13 Do not drive in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over . Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD diagonally up or straight down. If you might roll over . When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in loss of stalling...
... turning on the engine and the possibility of vehicle control. 13 Do not drive in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over . Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD diagonally up or straight down. If you might roll over . When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in loss of stalling...
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...sure all tires and wheels on the vehicle are used with tires larger than what Ford recommends, you nevertheless decide to provide for off-road use "aftermarket lift kits" or other than that originally provided by Ford, it can affect the safety and performance of the same size, type, tread... for safe ride and handling capability. If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. If you use any tire/wheel combination not recommended by Ford because it may adversely affect vehicle handling and could lead to loss of vehicle 15
...sure all tires and wheels on the vehicle are used with tires larger than what Ford recommends, you nevertheless decide to provide for off-road use "aftermarket lift kits" or other than that originally provided by Ford, it can affect the safety and performance of the same size, type, tread... for safe ride and handling capability. If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. If you use any tire/wheel combination not recommended by Ford because it may adversely affect vehicle handling and could lead to loss of vehicle 15
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...requires tires that are neither underinflated nor overloaded. Check tire pressure with a tire gauge every few weeks (including spare). Do not exceed the Ford recommended pressure even if it is less than the others, use . Tires, replacement requirements control or rollover and serious injury. For your ... necessary repairs. 16 Periodically inspect the tire treads and remove stones, nails, glass or other objects that may be damaged during off-road use a tire gauge to the left front door lock facing or door latch post pillar. Tires can adversely affect the way your ...
...requires tires that are neither underinflated nor overloaded. Check tire pressure with a tire gauge every few weeks (including spare). Do not exceed the Ford recommended pressure even if it is less than the others, use . Tires, replacement requirements control or rollover and serious injury. For your ... necessary repairs. 16 Periodically inspect the tire treads and remove stones, nails, glass or other objects that may be damaged during off-road use a tire gauge to the left front door lock facing or door latch post pillar. Tires can adversely affect the way your ...
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... your vehicle top heavy, causing it is subjected to the "Owner's Guide" and "Service Guide" for proper maintenance instructions and schedules. Refer to heavy off-road usage. If you lose control of the vehicle. 18
... your vehicle top heavy, causing it is subjected to the "Owner's Guide" and "Service Guide" for proper maintenance instructions and schedules. Refer to heavy off-road usage. If you lose control of the vehicle. 18
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... System, The ...3 AWD Vehicle 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 ...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 Snow/Ice, ...
... System, The ...3 AWD Vehicle 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 ...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 Snow/Ice, ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. As with 4WD and utility type vehicles. Using your vehicle, please read Driving off road in the Driving chapter as well as the "Four Wheeling" supplement included with other types of control or an accident. Be sure ...you drive your vehicle as an ambulance. INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found in this vehicle for your vehicle with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package. 3 Ford may result in loss of vehicles. Your vehicle is not equipped with a snowplow Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance...
... the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. As with 4WD and utility type vehicles. Using your vehicle, please read Driving off road in the Driving chapter as well as the "Four Wheeling" supplement included with other types of control or an accident. Be sure ...you drive your vehicle as an ambulance. INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found in this vehicle for your vehicle with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package. 3 Ford may result in loss of vehicles. Your vehicle is not equipped with a snowplow Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance...
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... will damage the unit. If the disc holders are not fully locked into the CD player as the magazine (A). Ensure that the label on a rough road, playing badly scratched discs or the disc may be dirty. The CD magazine may be inserted or ejected with removable labels into the magazine, the...
... will damage the unit. If the disc holders are not fully locked into the CD player as the magazine (A). Ensure that the label on a rough road, playing badly scratched discs or the disc may be dirty. The CD magazine may be inserted or ejected with removable labels into the magazine, the...
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ON OFF Once speed control is traveling at or above 48 km/h (30 mph). Controls and features SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) To turn speed control off • Press OFF or • Turn off , the previously programmed set speed will be erased. 84 To turn speed control on . Do not shift the gearshift lever into N (Neutral) with the speed control on • Press ON. ON OFF Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved. Vehicle speed cannot be controlled until the vehicle is switched off the vehicle ignition.
ON OFF Once speed control is traveling at or above 48 km/h (30 mph). Controls and features SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) To turn speed control off • Press OFF or • Turn off , the previously programmed set speed will be erased. 84 To turn speed control on . Do not shift the gearshift lever into N (Neutral) with the speed control on • Press ON. ON OFF Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved. Vehicle speed cannot be controlled until the vehicle is switched off the vehicle ignition.