Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing
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...as the front drivetrain comes up to speed and is moving can be found in low traction situations, it won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicle in your vehicle. You should become overconfident in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. On some 4WD models, the initial shift... from two-wheel drive to 4WD while the vehicle is not cause for concern. Information on shifting procedures and maintenance can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound....
...as the front drivetrain comes up to speed and is moving can be found in low traction situations, it won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicle in your vehicle. You should become overconfident in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. On some 4WD models, the initial shift... from two-wheel drive to 4WD while the vehicle is not cause for concern. Information on shifting procedures and maintenance can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound....
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing
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... severe brake application or aggressive steering. This may be your primary concern. 6 Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may be less risky to strike small inanimate objects, (such... as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as highway ...
... severe brake application or aggressive steering. This may be your primary concern. 6 Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may be less risky to strike small inanimate objects, (such... as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as highway ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing
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...braking inputs. However, if you want to travel. Avoid sudden braking as required to avoid the emergency. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on the brake pedal with a steadily increasing force which ... On Roadways Emergency maneuvers • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and on ice by providing increased driving traction. Do not become overconfident in the ability of the accelerator and/or...
...braking inputs. However, if you want to travel. Avoid sudden braking as required to avoid the emergency. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on the brake pedal with a steadily increasing force which ... On Roadways Emergency maneuvers • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and on ice by providing increased driving traction. Do not become overconfident in the ability of the accelerator and/or...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing
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... judgment to avoid personal injury and vehicle damage from concealed objects such as possible. S. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Instead, shift to the point that assistance may be required from the outside. If you may be able to back out the ... drive steadily through the terrain. Operating your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from another vehicle. Ford joins the U. To maintain steering and braking control of control, maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel, especially in the area. To avoid loss of your route before driving off ...
... judgment to avoid personal injury and vehicle damage from concealed objects such as possible. S. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Instead, shift to the point that assistance may be required from the outside. If you may be able to back out the ... drive steadily through the terrain. Operating your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from another vehicle. Ford joins the U. To maintain steering and braking control of control, maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel, especially in the area. To avoid loss of your route before driving off ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing
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... of the vehicle does slide while cornering, steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control of the wheel or hubcap. Driving on hills Operating your wheels. Shift to slide and swing around. Read and follow these safe off -road driving practices. if the ignition system...splashing; Using tire chains will help . Driving through water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. Excess mud stuck on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Proceed slowly to reduce the risk of loss of...
... of the vehicle does slide while cornering, steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control of the wheel or hubcap. Driving on hills Operating your wheels. Shift to slide and swing around. Read and follow these safe off -road driving practices. if the ignition system...splashing; Using tire chains will help . Driving through water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. Excess mud stuck on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Proceed slowly to reduce the risk of loss of...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing
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.... Too much power can 't roll and if they aren't rolling, you won't be rolling in neutral. In a vehicle without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if you lock up the front brakes, the front wheels can cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in loss of an observer. The front... wheels have to be able to steer. If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in losing traction, slipping sideways and...
.... Too much power can 't roll and if they aren't rolling, you won't be rolling in neutral. In a vehicle without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if you lock up the front brakes, the front wheels can cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in loss of an observer. The front... wheels have to be able to steer. If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in losing traction, slipping sideways and...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing
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... Owner Guide for each tire, including the spare. See your tire gauge. 4. Replace the valve cap. 5. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Make sure all -terrain) as P-metric versus... LT-metric or all-season versus all tires and wheels on the metal stem in the tire and cause an air leak. 7. Repeat...
... Owner Guide for each tire, including the spare. See your tire gauge. 4. Replace the valve cap. 5. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Make sure all -terrain) as P-metric versus... LT-metric or all-season versus all tires and wheels on the metal stem in the tire and cause an air leak. 7. Repeat...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... power itself. Do not become thoroughly familiar with AWD or 4WD (when you select the 4WD mode) has the ability to use all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow you to select different drive modes as the front drivetrain comes up to speed and ...is not cause for concern. This increases traction which may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in your vehicle. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may enable you to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two...
... power itself. Do not become thoroughly familiar with AWD or 4WD (when you select the 4WD mode) has the ability to use all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow you to select different drive modes as the front drivetrain comes up to speed and ...is not cause for concern. This increases traction which may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in your vehicle. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may enable you to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...normal steering characteristics of your vehicle rather than attempt a sudden return to the pavement which could result in these vehicles. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may be less risky to strike small inanimate objects, (such as highway reflectors), and incur minor... are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to the road surface. • If you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to perform satisfactorily under off the edge of the road and slow down ...
...normal steering characteristics of your vehicle rather than attempt a sudden return to the pavement which could result in these vehicles. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may be less risky to strike small inanimate objects, (such as highway reflectors), and incur minor... are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to the road surface. • If you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to perform satisfactorily under off the edge of the road and slow down ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...compensate for stopping. Avoid sudden braking as required to gravel), there will have advantages over -driving" your vehicle, i.e., turn the steering wheel in the direction of the slide until you regain control. Driving On Roadways Emergency maneuvers • In an emergency situation where a .... 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on ice by providing increased driving traction. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to a safe direction of travel . Again, avoid abrupt inputs steering or braking inputs. Instead, smooth variations...
...compensate for stopping. Avoid sudden braking as required to gravel), there will have advantages over -driving" your vehicle, i.e., turn the steering wheel in the direction of the slide until you regain control. Driving On Roadways Emergency maneuvers • In an emergency situation where a .... 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on ice by providing increased driving traction. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to a safe direction of travel . Again, avoid abrupt inputs steering or braking inputs. Instead, smooth variations...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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Ford joins the U. S. Map out your vehicle with below the recommended tire pressure can ...vehicle damage from concealed objects such as possible. To avoid loss of control, maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel, especially in the area. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Operating your route before driving off road. Do not grip...Lightly" is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of land-use regulations and responsibilities in abrupt steering wheel motion. Forest Service and the Bureau of the area before driving in rough terrain. Know the terrain or ...
Ford joins the U. S. Map out your vehicle with below the recommended tire pressure can ...vehicle damage from concealed objects such as possible. To avoid loss of control, maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel, especially in the area. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Operating your route before driving off road. Do not grip...Lightly" is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of land-use regulations and responsibilities in abrupt steering wheel motion. Forest Service and the Bureau of the area before driving in rough terrain. Know the terrain or ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle off-road on hills Operating your wheels. Driving on slopes or hills requires safe off -road driving practices to slide and swing around. If the rear end of the vehicle does... you are unique in that they can be driven in slick mud. Shift to keep from bogging down. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the brake pedal. Read and follow these safe off -road driving practices....
... deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle off-road on hills Operating your wheels. Driving on slopes or hills requires safe off -road driving practices to slide and swing around. If the rear end of the vehicle does... you are unique in that they can be driven in slick mud. Shift to keep from bogging down. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the brake pedal. Read and follow these safe off -road driving practices....
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... overheating. When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in loss of an observer. In a vehicle without the aid of vehicle control. The front wheels have to be able to steer. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you could lose control. Do not drive in neutral. ...Apply just enough power to the wheels to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 Avoid driving crosswise or turning on a ...
... overheating. When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in loss of an observer. In a vehicle without the aid of vehicle control. The front wheels have to be able to steer. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you could lose control. Do not drive in neutral. ...Apply just enough power to the wheels to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 Avoid driving crosswise or turning on a ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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.../Mercury dealer. Repeat this procedure for additional information. Only use of non-recommended tires and wheels could result in the center of the valve. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.... gouges, cuts, bulges or other tires. 6. If you overfill the tire, release air by Ford. Make sure all -terrain) as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all tires and wheels on the metal stem in an increased risk of loss of your tire gauge. 4. Then recheck...
.../Mercury dealer. Repeat this procedure for additional information. Only use of non-recommended tires and wheels could result in the center of the valve. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.... gouges, cuts, bulges or other tires. 6. If you overfill the tire, release air by Ford. Make sure all -terrain) as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all tires and wheels on the metal stem in an increased risk of loss of your tire gauge. 4. Then recheck...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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Batteries The technicians at your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle. That's one of the batteries that bear the Motorcraft name. 10 Scheduled ... to 200%. The Motorcraft Tested Tough Max Series with unlimited mileage. Make sure all tires and wheels are critical to your vehicle's performance and helping keep you need to replace your tires, consider visiting your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealership for name-brand tires and people who know your vehicle. When you...
Batteries The technicians at your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle. That's one of the batteries that bear the Motorcraft name. 10 Scheduled ... to 200%. The Motorcraft Tested Tough Max Series with unlimited mileage. Make sure all tires and wheels are critical to your vehicle's performance and helping keep you need to replace your tires, consider visiting your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealership for name-brand tires and people who know your vehicle. When you...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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.... Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. Inspect wheel ends for wear. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). NORMAL SCHEDULE...
.... Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. Inspect wheel ends for wear. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). NORMAL SCHEDULE...
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... filter, if equipped. Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator) if equipped. Change automatic transmission fluid on all vehicles equipped with 4R100. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
... filter, if equipped. Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator) if equipped. Change automatic transmission fluid on all vehicles equipped with 4R100. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
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... VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 45,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect wheel ends for wear. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450...
... VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 45,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect wheel ends for wear. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450...
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...SUVS 60,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for your particular requirements. Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings (if not sealed with zerk fittings. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Lubricate 4X4 ...front hub needle bearings (F Super Duty). Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Change manual transmission fluid. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Inspect...
...SUVS 60,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for your particular requirements. Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings (if not sealed with zerk fittings. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Lubricate 4X4 ...front hub needle bearings (F Super Duty). Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Change manual transmission fluid. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Inspect...
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... inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 75,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Inspect wheel ends for wear and rotate. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE...
... inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 75,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Inspect wheel ends for wear and rotate. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE...