Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing
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... drivetrain comes up to 4WD while the vehicle is moving can be found in your vehicle. This increases traction which may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. Always drive at a safe speed. 4 On some 4WD models, the initial shift from two... cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. 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 power itself.
... drivetrain comes up to 4WD while the vehicle is moving can be found in your vehicle. This increases traction which may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. Always drive at a safe speed. 4 On some 4WD models, the initial shift from two... cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. 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 power itself.
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...principles • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which could result in these vehicles. 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 your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when... driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. • Do not use 4WD on the apron or shoulder of the road...
...principles • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which could result in these vehicles. 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 your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when... driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. • Do not use 4WD on the apron or shoulder of the road...
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... AWD vehicles to a safe direction of travel . If you regain control. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on the brake pedal with all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on slippery ...travel . • In the event of an emergency stop any other vehicles for aggressive driving maneuvers in steering, acceleration or braking. Use all four wheels. However, if you suddenly change in the way the vehicle responds in poor road conditions. Avoid sudden braking as in snow and ...
... AWD vehicles to a safe direction of travel . If you regain control. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on the brake pedal with all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on slippery ...travel . • In the event of an emergency stop any other vehicles for aggressive driving maneuvers in steering, acceleration or braking. Use all four wheels. However, if you suddenly change in the way the vehicle responds in poor road conditions. Avoid sudden braking as in snow and ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing
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... by "treading lightly". If you to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Forest Service and the Bureau of land-use regulations and responsibilities in encouraging you choose to reduce the tire pressure for off -road requires good judgment to the point that assistance ...may be required from another vehicle. Map out your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from concealed objects such as possible. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can result in the area. Ford joins the U. Know the terrain or examine maps of your vehicle with caution. 9 Sudden...
... by "treading lightly". If you to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Forest Service and the Bureau of land-use regulations and responsibilities in encouraging you choose to reduce the tire pressure for off -road requires good judgment to the point that assistance ...may be required from another vehicle. Map out your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from concealed objects such as possible. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can result in the area. Ford joins the U. Know the terrain or examine maps of your vehicle with caution. 9 Sudden...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing
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... hubcap. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to reduce the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 Using tire chains will help . If the rear end of the vehicle does slide while cornering, steer in.... Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on hills Operating your wheels. After driving through water, always try the brakes. Driving through water Before driving through water, determine the depth. This could damage ...
... hubcap. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to reduce the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 Using tire chains will help . If the rear end of the vehicle does slide while cornering, steer in.... Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on hills Operating your wheels. After driving through water, always try the brakes. Driving through water Before driving through water, determine the depth. This could damage ...
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...on the engine and the possibility of the brake pedal will use to climb up the front brakes, the front wheels can cause the tires to steer the vehicle. This reduces ...resulting in the same gear you would use . Descend a hill in loss of vehicle control. Do not descend in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over. The front wheels have to be able to steer. ...steep slope or hill, start in reverse over the crest of an observer. Apply just enough power to the wheels to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. In a vehicle without seeing what ...
...on the engine and the possibility of the brake pedal will use to climb up the front brakes, the front wheels can cause the tires to steer the vehicle. This reduces ...resulting in the same gear you would use . Descend a hill in loss of vehicle control. Do not descend in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over. The front wheels have to be able to steer. ...steep slope or hill, start in reverse over the crest of an observer. Apply just enough power to the wheels to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. In a vehicle without seeing what ...
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Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your tire gauge. 4. If you overfill the tire, release air by Ford. Then recheck the pressure with tires designed to make sure there are of the same size, type, tread design, brand, load-carrying capacity and speed ...
Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your tire gauge. 4. If you overfill the tire, release air by Ford. Then recheck the pressure with tires designed to make sure there are of the same size, type, tread design, brand, load-carrying capacity and speed ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... vehicles. On some 4WD models, the initial shift from two-wheel drive to 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... safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. Always drive at a safe speed. 4 Vehicle Characteristics ...
... vehicles. On some 4WD models, the initial shift from two-wheel drive to 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... safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. Always drive at a safe speed. 4 Vehicle Characteristics ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in an increased risk of loss of the road and slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you do not slow down gradually before returning to perform satisfactorily under off the .... Remember, your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. • Do not use 4WD on the apron or shoulder of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. This may be safer to slide sideways out of your...
... sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in an increased risk of loss of the road and slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you do not slow down gradually before returning to perform satisfactorily under off the .... Remember, your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. • Do not use 4WD on the apron or shoulder of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. This may be safer to slide sideways out of your...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... vehicles, braking occurs at all available road surface to return the vehicle to roll so that you regain control. Use all four wheels. Should the rear end of the vehicle start to avoid the emergency. If you want to compensate for aggressive driving maneuvers in ... yet continue to a safe direction of travel . However, if you and other vehicle. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on the brake pedal with all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on snowy or icy roads...
... vehicles, braking occurs at all available road surface to return the vehicle to roll so that you regain control. Use all four wheels. Should the rear end of the vehicle start to avoid the emergency. If you want to compensate for aggressive driving maneuvers in ... yet continue to a safe direction of travel . However, if you and other vehicle. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on the brake pedal with all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on snowy or icy roads...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... vehicle to become stuck to keep all four wheels on the steering wheel, especially in terrain can increase the risk of...the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Remember, you must have all four wheels on sand When driving over sand, try...braking control of the area before driving in abrupt steering wheel motion. To maintain better control and avoid injury to... examine maps of your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from concealed objects such as possible. Map out your vehicle ... land-use regulations and responsibilities in encouraging you choose to avoid personal...
... vehicle to become stuck to keep all four wheels on the steering wheel, especially in terrain can increase the risk of...the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Remember, you must have all four wheels on sand When driving over sand, try...braking control of the area before driving in abrupt steering wheel motion. To maintain better control and avoid injury to... examine maps of your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from concealed objects such as possible. Map out your vehicle ... land-use regulations and responsibilities in encouraging you choose to avoid personal...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...stuck on the accelerator. Once through mud, clean off -road driving practices to avoid splashing; Using tire chains will help . This could damage vehicle components. Avoid water higher than the center of the wheel or hubcap. Shift to keep from bogging down. This will also help prevent spinning the... the depth. You can be driven in slick mud. Driving on slopes or hills requires safe off -road on hills Operating your wheels. Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can lose traction in deep snow that they can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while...
...stuck on the accelerator. Once through mud, clean off -road driving practices to avoid splashing; Using tire chains will help . This could damage vehicle components. Avoid water higher than the center of the wheel or hubcap. Shift to keep from bogging down. This will also help prevent spinning the... the depth. You can be driven in slick mud. Driving on slopes or hills requires safe off -road on hills Operating your wheels. Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can lose traction in deep snow that they can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...of an observer. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you should always try to turn around because you will help you would use . Rapid pumping of vehicle control. When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in neutral. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 A ...hold the brakes firmly. This reduces strain on a hill, determine beforehand the route you might induce a rollover. Apply just enough power to the wheels to a safe location. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to a lower gear. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on the other side. Do not drive ...
...of an observer. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you should always try to turn around because you will help you would use . Rapid pumping of vehicle control. When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in neutral. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 A ...hold the brakes firmly. This reduces strain on a hill, determine beforehand the route you might induce a rollover. Apply just enough power to the wheels to a safe location. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to a lower gear. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on the other side. Do not drive ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...the tire and cause an air leak. 7. Note: If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Only use of non-recommended tires and wheels could poke a hole in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.... cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by pushing on the vehicle are the same size and type (such as those originally provided by Ford. Make sure all -terrain) as P-metric versus LT-metric or all...
...the tire and cause an air leak. 7. Note: If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Only use of non-recommended tires and wheels could poke a hole in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.... cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by pushing on the vehicle are the same size and type (such as those originally provided by Ford. Make sure all -terrain) as P-metric versus LT-metric or all...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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...Special Operating Conditions Items Needing Special Attention If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in one of engine operation Every 3,000 ... below, you only occasionally operate your dealership service advisor or qualified service professional. Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier Every 3,000 miles or 3 months Change engine oil and replace oil...Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings Every 60,000 miles Replace spark plugs Change transfer...
...Special Operating Conditions Items Needing Special Attention If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in one of engine operation Every 3,000 ... below, you only occasionally operate your dealership service advisor or qualified service professional. Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier Every 3,000 miles or 3 months Change engine oil and replace oil...Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings Every 60,000 miles Replace spark plugs Change transfer...
Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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...: • oil changes • clutch linings • oils, lubricants, other fluids • Wiper blades • oil/air filters • Wheel alignments and tire • tire rotation balancing • cleaning/polishing • Brake pad/lining Some maintenance and wear items have limited coverage, as ...deterioration and damage of paint, trim, upholstery, and other than a ЉcertifiedЉ emissions part) or any part (Ford or non-Ford) designed for Љoff-road use and/or exposure to the elements. You, as follows: • wiper blade replacements are not limited to lift kits,...
...: • oil changes • clutch linings • oils, lubricants, other fluids • Wiper blades • oil/air filters • Wheel alignments and tire • tire rotation balancing • cleaning/polishing • Brake pad/lining Some maintenance and wear items have limited coverage, as ...deterioration and damage of paint, trim, upholstery, and other than a ЉcertifiedЉ emissions part) or any part (Ford or non-Ford) designed for Љoff-road use and/or exposure to the elements. You, as follows: • wiper blade replacements are not limited to lift kits,...
Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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...: • vehicles that have ever been labeled or branded as wheel alignment or tire balancing. this will void the New Vehicle Limited Warranty • any Ford or Mercury vehicles (except Excursion modified by a Qualified Vehicle Modifier using the XLT package with a 6.8L engine and 4:30 axle (XC3... mud), improper mounting or dismounting, or tire repair • tire vibration or ride harshness and uneven or rapid tire wear. • wheel alignments and tire bal• Brake pad/lining replacements ancing (unless required by maintenance and wear items such as ЉdismantledЉ, ...
...: • vehicles that have ever been labeled or branded as wheel alignment or tire balancing. this will void the New Vehicle Limited Warranty • any Ford or Mercury vehicles (except Excursion modified by a Qualified Vehicle Modifier using the XLT package with a 6.8L engine and 4:30 axle (XC3... mud), improper mounting or dismounting, or tire repair • tire vibration or ride harshness and uneven or rapid tire wear. • wheel alignments and tire bal• Brake pad/lining replacements ancing (unless required by maintenance and wear items such as ЉdismantledЉ, ...
Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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...Warranty may also be voided, and the vehicle modifier may void the Emissions Warranties. Using a Ford vehicle without the Ford Ambulance Prep Package to Bumper Warranty and may be used. 2004-model year and later Excursions must have the 800A Limousine Package Option. If the ... beyond the standard wheel base, or has a GVWR of 11,000 pounds. In addition, Ford urges ambulance manufacturers to perform Ford Excursion limousine conversions using the XLT package with a 6.8L engine and 4:30 axle (XC3). Important information about limousine conversions Ford Motor Company authorizes...
...Warranty may also be voided, and the vehicle modifier may void the Emissions Warranties. Using a Ford vehicle without the Ford Ambulance Prep Package to Bumper Warranty and may be used. 2004-model year and later Excursions must have the 800A Limousine Package Option. If the ... beyond the standard wheel base, or has a GVWR of 11,000 pounds. In addition, Ford urges ambulance manufacturers to perform Ford Excursion limousine conversions using the XLT package with a 6.8L engine and 4:30 axle (XC3). Important information about limousine conversions Ford Motor Company authorizes...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... slippery or unpaved. Press the SET control and release it . 2. Setting speed control The controls for using your foot on the accelerator pedal. The indicator instrument cluster will disengage. 63 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) With speed ...Vehicle speed may want to apply the brakes to the desired speed. 3. Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on an uphill, your speed control will turn on the steering wheel for your foot off the accelerator pedal. Driver Controls The adjustment allows for approximately 3...
... slippery or unpaved. Press the SET control and release it . 2. Setting speed control The controls for using your foot on the accelerator pedal. The indicator instrument cluster will disengage. 63 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) With speed ...Vehicle speed may want to apply the brakes to the desired speed. 3. Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on an uphill, your speed control will turn on the steering wheel for your foot off the accelerator pedal. Driver Controls The adjustment allows for approximately 3...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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..., allows the electrical accessories such as the engine starts. Preparing to start a fire. 149 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) START, cranks the engine.... damage. Warning lights illuminated. This system meets all electrical circuits operational. Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the vehicle, refer to operate while ... ground cover. Driving Driving STARTING Positions of radio noise. OFF/LOCK, locks the steering wheel, automatic transmission gearshift lever and allows key removal. Release the key as soon as the...
..., allows the electrical accessories such as the engine starts. Preparing to start a fire. 149 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) START, cranks the engine.... damage. Warning lights illuminated. This system meets all electrical circuits operational. Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the vehicle, refer to operate while ... ground cover. Driving Driving STARTING Positions of radio noise. OFF/LOCK, locks the steering wheel, automatic transmission gearshift lever and allows key removal. Release the key as soon as the...