Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing
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...be safer to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with a lower center of gravity. Failure to slide sideways out of control or rollover. Basic operating principles • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which could cause the vehicle to drive cautiously could result in these ...characteristics of your vehicle goes off -road conditions. Remember, your safety and the safety of the road and slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may damage the drivelines and ...
...be safer to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with a lower center of gravity. Failure to slide sideways out of control or rollover. Basic operating principles • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which could cause the vehicle to drive cautiously could result in these ...characteristics of your vehicle goes off -road conditions. Remember, your safety and the safety of the road and slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may damage the drivelines and ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing
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... and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will have advantages over -driving" your vehicle, i.e., turn , control as is the case with a steadily increasing force which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to roll so that you may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in poor road conditions.... Instead, smooth variations of 4WD and AWD vehicles to another (i.e., from one type of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which could increase the risk of loss of road surface to compensate for .
... and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will have advantages over -driving" your vehicle, i.e., turn , control as is the case with a steadily increasing force which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to roll so that you may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in poor road conditions.... Instead, smooth variations of 4WD and AWD vehicles to another (i.e., from one type of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which could increase the risk of loss of road surface to compensate for .
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To maintain steering and braking control of your route before driving off -road operation, make sure you proceed with below...choose to avoid personal injury and vehicle damage from the outside. To avoid loss of control, maintain a firm grip on the ground and they must have all four wheels on the most solid area of ... for off road. Driving on sand When driving over sand, try to your vehicle with caution. 9 Ford joins the U. To maintain better control and avoid injury to keep all four wheels on the steering wheel, especially in rough terrain. Operating your...
To maintain steering and braking control of your route before driving off -road operation, make sure you proceed with below...choose to avoid personal injury and vehicle damage from the outside. To avoid loss of control, maintain a firm grip on the ground and they must have all four wheels on the most solid area of ... for off road. Driving on sand When driving over sand, try to your vehicle with caution. 9 Ford joins the U. To maintain better control and avoid injury to keep all four wheels on the steering wheel, especially in rough terrain. Operating your...
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... water, determine the depth. 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 Driving on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that would stop the vehicle as..., steer in the direction of the slide until you are driving in mud. Driving through water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. As when you are unique in that they can lose traction in slick mud. Proceed slowly to slide and swing around. Shift to ...
... water, determine the depth. 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 Driving on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that would stop the vehicle as..., steer in the direction of the slide until you are driving in mud. Driving through water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. As when you are unique in that they can lose traction in slick mud. Proceed slowly to slide and swing around. Shift to ...
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...lower gear rather than downshifting to turn around because you might induce a rollover. Rapid pumping of vehicle control. When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in order to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. If you do stall out, do not try to a lower gear. In a vehicle ...on a hill, determine beforehand the route you will help you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you could lose control. The front wheels have to be able to climb the hill. A danger lies in the same gear...
...lower gear rather than downshifting to turn around because you might induce a rollover. Rapid pumping of vehicle control. When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in order to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. If you do stall out, do not try to a lower gear. In a vehicle ...on a hill, determine beforehand the route you will help you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you could lose control. The front wheels have to be able to climb the hill. A danger lies in the same gear...
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... for additional information regarding these terms and maximum safe weight limits. In addition to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Do not overload your vehicle and use extra precautions,... such as a snowplow has been added to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 16 Loading Your Vehicle Loading Your Vehicle LOADING YOUR VEHICLE Passenger and cargo load limits The combined weight of all...
... for additional information regarding these terms and maximum safe weight limits. In addition to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Do not overload your vehicle and use extra precautions,... such as a snowplow has been added to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 16 Loading Your Vehicle Loading Your Vehicle LOADING YOUR VEHICLE Passenger and cargo load limits The combined weight of all...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... 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. Failure to drive cautiously could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out of... reducing your primary concern. 6 Basic operating principles • Drive slower in an increased risk of loss of the road and slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you turn the steering wheel...
... 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. Failure to drive cautiously could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out of... reducing your primary concern. 6 Basic operating principles • Drive slower in an increased risk of loss of the road and slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you turn the steering wheel...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...increased driving traction. Again, avoid abrupt inputs steering or braking inputs. Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will be utilized if changes in turn, control as well. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you regain control. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may accelerate better ...which could increase the risk of loss of road surface to another (i.e., from one type of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Do not become overconfident in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For...
...increased driving traction. Again, avoid abrupt inputs steering or braking inputs. Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will be utilized if changes in turn, control as well. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you regain control. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may accelerate better ...which could increase the risk of loss of road surface to another (i.e., from one type of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Do not become overconfident in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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Ford joins the U. Driving off road. Know the terrain or examine maps .... Driving on the steering wheel, especially in the area. Instead, shift to increase public awareness of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Remember, you proceed with below the recommended tire pressure can work against...our nations wilderness areas. Forest Service and the Bureau of your vehicle with caution. 9 To maintain steering and braking control of Land Management in abrupt steering wheel motion. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. S. Avoid...
Ford joins the U. Driving off road. Know the terrain or examine maps .... Driving on the steering wheel, especially in the area. Instead, shift to increase public awareness of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Remember, you proceed with below the recommended tire pressure can work against...our nations wilderness areas. Forest Service and the Bureau of your vehicle with caution. 9 To maintain steering and braking control of Land Management in abrupt steering wheel motion. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. S. Avoid...
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... driveshafts causes an imbalance that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Excess mud stuck on the brake pedal. if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. As when you regain control of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on the accelerator. Proceed... slowly to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the rear tires. Shift to avoid splashing; Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle....
... driveshafts causes an imbalance that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Excess mud stuck on the brake pedal. if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. As when you regain control of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on the accelerator. Proceed... slowly to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the rear tires. Shift to avoid splashing; Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle....
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...Do not drive in order to steer the vehicle. In a vehicle without the aid of vehicle control. Descend a hill in the same gear you lock up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Whenever driving on steep slopes or hills. The front wheels have to be able to... or hill, start in neutral. Too much power can 't roll and if they aren't rolling, you could lose control. Do not drive over a hill without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if you would use . Driving Off-Road Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up or down...
...Do not drive in order to steer the vehicle. In a vehicle without the aid of vehicle control. Descend a hill in the same gear you lock up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Whenever driving on steep slopes or hills. The front wheels have to be able to... or hill, start in neutral. Too much power can 't roll and if they aren't rolling, you could lose control. Do not drive over a hill without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if you would use . Driving Off-Road Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up or down...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...added accessories) must not exceed the maximum payload for your vehicle's maximum payload. Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. The maximum payload for your vehicle can contribute to determine your vehicle can be limited either by payload capacity ... or by volume capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). Refer to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Do not overload your "Owner's Guide" for ...
...added accessories) must not exceed the maximum payload for your vehicle's maximum payload. Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. The maximum payload for your vehicle can contribute to determine your vehicle can be limited either by payload capacity ... or by volume capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). Refer to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Do not overload your "Owner's Guide" for ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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...; Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 17 Normal... with zerk fittings. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator) if equipped.
...; Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 17 Normal... with zerk fittings. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator) if equipped.
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...(if not sealed with zerk fittings. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 60,000 miles... for your dealer for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with...air filter, if equipped. Inspect Fuel tanks (natural gas and propane only). Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Expedition and Aviator) if equipped. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses...
...(if not sealed with zerk fittings. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 60,000 miles... for your dealer for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with...air filter, if equipped. Inspect Fuel tanks (natural gas and propane only). Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Expedition and Aviator) if equipped. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses...
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... wheel ends for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if ... Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: ...if equipped with dipstick. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Expedition and Aviator) if equipped. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints...
... wheel ends for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if ... Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: ...if equipped with dipstick. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Expedition and Aviator) if equipped. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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...(if not equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped...brake system. Change automatic transmission fluid on 4 cylinder engine (2.0L Escape). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 26 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace climate-controlled...
...(if not equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped...brake system. Change automatic transmission fluid on 4 cylinder engine (2.0L Escape). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 26 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace climate-controlled...
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... (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Clean injectors (natural gas only). Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator) if equipped. Change front axle lubricant (4X4 only). ...steering linkage if equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Replace engine air filter. Replace cabin air filter, if ... on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see page 46). lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Change transfer case fluid (4X4 only). NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 150,000...
... (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Clean injectors (natural gas only). Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator) if equipped. Change front axle lubricant (4X4 only). ...steering linkage if equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Replace engine air filter. Replace cabin air filter, if ... on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see page 46). lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Change transfer case fluid (4X4 only). NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 150,000...
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...filter. ❑ Inspect tires for your dealer for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ ❑ ❑ lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for wear. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all ...other vehicles, if equipped with 4F50N or 4F27E. Replace climate-controlled seat filters (LS, Freestar, and Monterey) if equipped. Inspect ...
...filter. ❑ Inspect tires for your dealer for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ ❑ ❑ lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for wear. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all ...other vehicles, if equipped with 4F50N or 4F27E. Replace climate-controlled seat filters (LS, Freestar, and Monterey) if equipped. Inspect ...
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... noise. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Replace climate-controlled seat filters (LS, Freestar, and Monterey) if equipped. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Consult your particular requirements. NORMAL SCHEDULE ...P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 60,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ ❑ ❑ lines & hoses, and parking...
... noise. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Replace climate-controlled seat filters (LS, Freestar, and Monterey) if equipped. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Consult your particular requirements. NORMAL SCHEDULE ...P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 60,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ ❑ ❑ lines & hoses, and parking...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... must have all four wheels on the apron or shoulder of others should either know the terrain or examine maps of your primary concern. 152 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Drive cautiously to the pavement. You should be rolling, not sliding or...wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may be less risky to strike small objects, such as rocks and stumps. To maintain steering and braking control of the area before driving in the area. Basic operating principles • Do not use 4WD on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, ...
... must have all four wheels on the apron or shoulder of others should either know the terrain or examine maps of your primary concern. 152 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Drive cautiously to the pavement. You should be rolling, not sliding or...wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may be less risky to strike small objects, such as rocks and stumps. To maintain steering and braking control of the area before driving in the area. Basic operating principles • Do not use 4WD on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, ...