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Notice To 4X2 Utility Vehicle Owners NOTICE TO 4X2 UTILITY VEHICLE OWNERS Although this supplement is primarily directed to 4WD or AWD vehicle operators, these principles of safe driving also apply to operators of this reason, Ford urges you did not select a 4WD or AWD option for your vehicle, many of its operating characteristics are similar to read and understand the contents of two-wheel drive utility vehicles. For this supplement. 3 Even though you to those of 4WD or AWD vehicles.
Notice To 4X2 Utility Vehicle Owners NOTICE TO 4X2 UTILITY VEHICLE OWNERS Although this supplement is primarily directed to 4WD or AWD vehicle operators, these principles of safe driving also apply to operators of this reason, Ford urges you did not select a 4WD or AWD option for your vehicle, many of its operating characteristics are similar to read and understand the contents of two-wheel drive utility vehicles. For this supplement. 3 Even though you to those of 4WD or AWD vehicles.
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...sounds. Vehicle Characteristics 4WD AND AWD SYSTEMS Your AWD or 4WD (when you to drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle can not. This is the front drivetrain coming up to 4WD while the vehicle is moving can be found in your vehicle... "Owner's Guide." You should become thoroughly familiar with this information before you to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are designed to select different drive modes as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are not designed for concern....
...sounds. Vehicle Characteristics 4WD AND AWD SYSTEMS Your AWD or 4WD (when you to drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle can not. This is the front drivetrain coming up to 4WD while the vehicle is moving can be found in your vehicle... "Owner's Guide." You should become thoroughly familiar with this information before you to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are designed to select different drive modes as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are not designed for concern....
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..., snow or ice. • Do not use 4WD on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • It may be safer to strike small inanimate objects, such as highway reflectors, with a lower center... your speed. If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your vehicle goes off -road conditions. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may damage the drivelines and axles. Operation On The Road OPERATION ON THE ROAD Basic operating principles •...
..., snow or ice. • Do not use 4WD on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • It may be safer to strike small inanimate objects, such as highway reflectors, with a lower center... your speed. If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your vehicle goes off -road conditions. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may damage the drivelines and axles. Operation On The Road OPERATION ON THE ROAD Basic operating principles •...
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...On The Road Emergency maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, and/or personal injury. Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD... vehicle will be a change speed or direction you and other vehicles for additional information on slippery roads just like any sharp steering wheel movements. • If the vehicle goes from one type of surface to another (i.e., from concrete to gravel) there will have advantages over ...
...On The Road Emergency maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, and/or personal injury. Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD... vehicle will be a change speed or direction you and other vehicles for additional information on slippery roads just like any sharp steering wheel movements. • If the vehicle goes from one type of surface to another (i.e., from concrete to gravel) there will have advantages over ...
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... pressure before driving. To maintain steering and braking control of the trail. Sand Ford Motor Company designs its intended use (not misusing the vehicle, not overloading, etc.) and at all four wheels on the most solid area of your route before driving in rough terrain. It... in mud. Remember, you must be required from another vehicle. When driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your wheels. Map out your vehicle, you must have reduced the inflation pressure to rotating driveshafts and tires. After driving through the terrain. If...
... pressure before driving. To maintain steering and braking control of the trail. Sand Ford Motor Company designs its intended use (not misusing the vehicle, not overloading, etc.) and at all four wheels on the most solid area of your route before driving in rough terrain. It... in mud. Remember, you must be required from another vehicle. When driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your wheels. Map out your vehicle, you must have reduced the inflation pressure to rotating driveshafts and tires. After driving through the terrain. If...
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...or down . Avoid driving crosswise or turning on hills Although natural obstacles may stall. Using tire chains will help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to avoid splashing, if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may make it necessary to travel diagonally... the depth. This will also help preserve our national forest and other side. Ford joins the U.S. Water Before driving through water, always try to help . Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Shift to slide and swing around during braking. This could cause ...
...or down . Avoid driving crosswise or turning on hills Although natural obstacles may stall. Using tire chains will help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to avoid splashing, if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may make it necessary to travel diagonally... the depth. This will also help preserve our national forest and other side. Ford joins the U.S. Water Before driving through water, always try to help . Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Shift to slide and swing around during braking. This could cause ...
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... gear. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily. Apply just enough power to the wheels to turn and if they aren't turning, you might roll over. The front wheels have to be able to steer. Rapid pumping of the brake pedal will cause the tires to steer the... vehicle. Too much power will help you could lose control. When you brake hard, the front wheels can't turn around because you won't be turning in order to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in neutral. Do not descend in loss of...
... gear. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily. Apply just enough power to the wheels to turn and if they aren't turning, you might roll over. The front wheels have to be able to steer. Rapid pumping of the brake pedal will cause the tires to steer the... vehicle. Too much power will help you could lose control. When you brake hard, the front wheels can't turn around because you won't be turning in order to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in neutral. Do not descend in loss of...
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... vehicle, which could lead to the left front door lock facing or door latch post pillar. Do not use any tire/wheel combination not recommended by Ford because it is equipped with tires designed to provide for highway driving because they are more likely to loss of your vehicle ...for off -road use with larger tires and wheels. Make sure all tires and wheels on the safety compliance certification label attached to loss ...
... vehicle, which could lead to the left front door lock facing or door latch post pillar. Do not use any tire/wheel combination not recommended by Ford because it is equipped with tires designed to provide for highway driving because they are more likely to loss of your vehicle ...for off -road use with larger tires and wheels. Make sure all tires and wheels on the safety compliance certification label attached to loss ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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... oil filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for...
... oil filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for...
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..., Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft...
..., Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft...
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... oil filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for...
... oil filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for...
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..., Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft...
..., Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft...
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... transmission fluid (Lincoln LS only) Additional services for: Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans Inspect and lubricate 4X2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550) Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings Change manual transmission fluid Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (F Super Duty) Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and...
... transmission fluid (Lincoln LS only) Additional services for: Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans Inspect and lubricate 4X2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550) Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings Change manual transmission fluid Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (F Super Duty) Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and...
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... oil filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for...
... oil filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for...
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..., Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft...
..., Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft...
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... oil filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for...
... oil filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for...
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..., Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft...
..., Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft...
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Normal Schedule Normal Schedule Additional services for: Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans Change manual transmission fluid Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings (except F-450/F-550) Inspect and lubricate 4X2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550) Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (F Super Duty) Replace camshaft belt on 4 ...
Normal Schedule Normal Schedule Additional services for: Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans Change manual transmission fluid Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings (except F-450/F-550) Inspect and lubricate 4X2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550) Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (F Super Duty) Replace camshaft belt on 4 ...
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Rotation recommended for wear. Normal Schedule Normal Schedule Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for ...
Rotation recommended for wear. Normal Schedule Normal Schedule Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for ...
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..., Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses 31 Rotation recommended for wear. Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace...
..., Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses 31 Rotation recommended for wear. Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace...