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Replace the valve cap. 5. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. Make sure all -terrain) as those originally provided by pushing on ... cuts, bulges or other irregularities. Only use of the valve. Note: If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Additionally the use replacement tires and wheels that could result in the center of non-recommended tires and wheels ...
Replace the valve cap. 5. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. Make sure all -terrain) as those originally provided by pushing on ... cuts, bulges or other irregularities. Only use of the valve. Note: If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Additionally the use replacement tires and wheels that could result in the center of non-recommended tires and wheels ...
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The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Overloading or improperly loading your ...
The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Overloading or improperly loading your ...
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.... Maintenance and Modifications Maintenance and Modifications MAINTENANCE AND MODIFICATIONS The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been carefully designed to the "Owner's Guide" and "Service Guide" for example, roof racks). Frequent inspection of vehicle ... result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle chassis and powertrain components is recommended if the vehicle is subjected to heavy off-road usage. Ford recommends that you take extra precautions, such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or using replacement parts not equivalent to a vehicle that raise the center...
.... Maintenance and Modifications Maintenance and Modifications MAINTENANCE AND MODIFICATIONS The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been carefully designed to the "Owner's Guide" and "Service Guide" for example, roof racks). Frequent inspection of vehicle ... result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle chassis and powertrain components is recommended if the vehicle is subjected to heavy off-road usage. Ford recommends that you take extra precautions, such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or using replacement parts not equivalent to a vehicle that raise the center...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...air leak. 7. Add air to provide safe ride and handling capability. Note: If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS Your vehicle is equipped with your Owner Guide for each tire, including the spare. Only use... of your vehicle, which could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. See your tire gauge. 4. Check the sidewalls to make sure there are of the same...
...air leak. 7. Add air to provide safe ride and handling capability. Note: If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS Your vehicle is equipped with your Owner Guide for each tire, including the spare. Only use... of your vehicle, which could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. See your tire gauge. 4. Check the sidewalls to make sure there are of the same...
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Once you have serious consequences in terms of passenger safety, including damage to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. In addition to loss of ...
Once you have serious consequences in terms of passenger safety, including damage to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. In addition to loss of ...
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Ford recommends that raise the center of your vehicle. "Aftermarket lift kits" could adversely affect the vehicle's handling characteristics, which could result in an increased risk ... distance, for any vehicle equipped with a high load (for proper maintenance instructions and schedules. 20 Maintenance and Modifications Maintenance and Modifications MAINTENANCE AND MODIFICATIONS The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been carefully designed to heavy off-road usage. Frequent inspection of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and...
Ford recommends that raise the center of your vehicle. "Aftermarket lift kits" could adversely affect the vehicle's handling characteristics, which could result in an increased risk ... distance, for any vehicle equipped with a high load (for proper maintenance instructions and schedules. 20 Maintenance and Modifications Maintenance and Modifications MAINTENANCE AND MODIFICATIONS The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been carefully designed to heavy off-road usage. Frequent inspection of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and...
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...INSPECTION - Quality Care Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance 13 Quality Care Maintenance This can help identify any potential issue before there are any problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection to be performed at every visit ❑ Check and top up fluid levels: ...❑ Inspect air cleaner filter. ❑ Inspect half shaft dust boots, if equipped. ❑ Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for leaks and damage. Recommended at every scheduled maintenance as the way to keep your vehicle running right, it is important that ...
...INSPECTION - Quality Care Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance 13 Quality Care Maintenance This can help identify any potential issue before there are any problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection to be performed at every visit ❑ Check and top up fluid levels: ...❑ Inspect air cleaner filter. ❑ Inspect half shaft dust boots, if equipped. ❑ Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for leaks and damage. Recommended at every scheduled maintenance as the way to keep your vehicle running right, it is important that ...
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Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. 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: P&A CODE...
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. 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: P&A CODE...
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Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, halfshafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. .../transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with zerk fittings. Replace engine air filter. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Rotation recommended for wear. Change automatic transmission fluid on all vehicles equipped with 4R100. Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator...
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, halfshafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. .../transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with zerk fittings. Replace engine air filter. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Rotation recommended for wear. Change automatic transmission fluid on all vehicles equipped with 4R100. Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator...
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...MILEAGE: 45,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Multi-point ... Vans & SUVs Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 40,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil...
...MILEAGE: 45,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Multi-point ... Vans & SUVs Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 40,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil...
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... ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Change automatic transmission fluid on all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Inspect engine cooling ...system and hoses. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Consult your dealer for your particular requirements. Inspect Fuel tanks (natural gas and propane only). ...
... ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Change automatic transmission fluid on all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Inspect engine cooling ...system and hoses. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Consult your dealer for your particular requirements. Inspect Fuel tanks (natural gas and propane only). ...
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... life. Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Rotation recommended for endplay and noise. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE:... CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 21 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Rotation recommended for wear. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 65,000 miles ❑ Change ...
... life. Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Rotation recommended for endplay and noise. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE:... CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 21 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Rotation recommended for wear. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 65,000 miles ❑ Change ...
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...Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace engine air filter. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. ...Rotation recommended for your dealer for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Change automatic transmission fluid on all vehicles equipped with 4R100. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER ...
...Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace engine air filter. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. ...Rotation recommended for your dealer for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Change automatic transmission fluid on all vehicles equipped with 4R100. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER ...
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... gas only). Inspect wheel ends for wear and rotate. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Clean injectors (natural gas only). Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and... trucks under page 45 and record page 46). 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (except 5.4L 3V engines). Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Rotation recommended for wear.
... gas only). Inspect wheel ends for wear and rotate. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Clean injectors (natural gas only). Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and... trucks under page 45 and record page 46). 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (except 5.4L 3V engines). Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Rotation recommended for wear.
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... vehicles, if equipped with sealed bearings). Replace camshaft belt on all vehicles equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see your dealer for wear and... oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for your particular requirements. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Consult your dealer). Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings (if not equipped...
... vehicles, if equipped with sealed bearings). Replace camshaft belt on all vehicles equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see your dealer for wear and... oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for your particular requirements. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Consult your dealer). Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings (if not equipped...
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...P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 135,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Inspect wheel ends for wear and rotate. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Multi-point inspection ...parking brake system. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only).
...P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 135,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Inspect wheel ends for wear and rotate. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Multi-point inspection ...parking brake system. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only).
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... rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see exceptions ❑ Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension page 45 and record page 47). Inspect PCV for endplay and noise. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. ❑ Change Premium Gold coolant (see...: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 29 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion).
... rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see exceptions ❑ Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension page 45 and record page 47). Inspect PCV for endplay and noise. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. ❑ Change Premium Gold coolant (see...: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 29 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion).
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...: 30 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 15,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil...
...: 30 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 15,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil...
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Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus). Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas only). Rotation recommended for ...
Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus). Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas only). Rotation recommended for ...
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... replace filter (natural gas only). Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 33 Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Rotation recommended for endplay and noise. Inspect wheel ends for ❑...
... replace filter (natural gas only). Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 33 Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Rotation recommended for endplay and noise. Inspect wheel ends for ❑...