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... storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 1 Table of contents Introduction Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Vehicle Characteristics Driving On Roadways Driving Off-Road Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires Tire Replacement Requirements Loading Your Vehicle...
... storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 1 Table of contents Introduction Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Vehicle Characteristics Driving On Roadways Driving Off-Road Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires Tire Replacement Requirements Loading Your Vehicle...
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...any time to change information provided herein, including specifications, design or testing procedures without incurring obligation. 2 Introduction Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to Ford Motor Company's world of accident and serious injury. Study this supplement and the "Owner's Guide" for specific information about equipment features.... You must use of safety belts are the best means of avoiding the possibility of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! Take it slow and easy until you have ever experienced with the safety, comfort and dependability of your vehicle. ...
...any time to change information provided herein, including specifications, design or testing procedures without incurring obligation. 2 Introduction Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to Ford Motor Company's world of accident and serious injury. Study this supplement and the "Owner's Guide" for specific information about equipment features.... You must use of safety belts are the best means of avoiding the possibility of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! Take it slow and easy until you have ever experienced with the safety, comfort and dependability of your vehicle. ...
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...about equipment features, instructions for the conditions; • Keep tires properly inflated; • Never overload your vehicle; Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at safe speeds for safe driving and additional precautions to perform satisfactorily under off -road. and •... of an accident or serious injury. 3 Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are encountered...
...about equipment features, instructions for the conditions; • Keep tires properly inflated; • Never overload your vehicle; Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at safe speeds for safe driving and additional precautions to perform satisfactorily under off -road. and •... of an accident or serious injury. 3 Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are encountered...
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... inputs than an ordinary passenger car. 5 All other vehicles in off-road use. As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUV's and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater difference in center of a hill without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. ...8226; Shorter - These differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUV and trucks can differ from some other things held equal, a shorter wheelbase may be: • Higher - to allow higher load carrying capacity and...
... inputs than an ordinary passenger car. 5 All other vehicles in off-road use. As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUV's and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater difference in center of a hill without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. ...8226; Shorter - These differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUV and trucks can differ from some other things held equal, a shorter wheelbase may be: • Higher - to allow higher load carrying capacity and...
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Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under ... out of control or rollover. Driving On Roadways Driving On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than vehicles with Auto 4WD or AWD). If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your vehicle. • Be...
Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under ... out of control or rollover. Driving On Roadways Driving On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than vehicles with Auto 4WD or AWD). If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your vehicle. • Be...
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.... Cargo on the bottom and ahead of the rear axle. Any load placed on the roof rack should be injured or killed in a collision. Truck camper loading When the vehicle is properly loaded to help ensure safe handling of the vehicle. If you must haul cargo on the roof rack...vehicle to haul cargo, make your vehicle more top heavy, causing it is used to carry a slide-in camper, the total cargo load of the truck consists of the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight of installed additional camper equipment not included in the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight of...
.... Cargo on the bottom and ahead of the rear axle. Any load placed on the roof rack should be injured or killed in a collision. Truck camper loading When the vehicle is properly loaded to help ensure safe handling of the vehicle. If you must haul cargo on the roof rack...vehicle to haul cargo, make your vehicle more top heavy, causing it is used to carry a slide-in camper, the total cargo load of the truck consists of the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight of installed additional camper equipment not included in the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight of...
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For more likely to be injured or killed in camper. Loading Your Vehicle The total cargo load should not exceed the truck's cargo weight rating and the camper's center of gravity should fall within the trucks's recommended center of gravity zone when installed. People who are not riding in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more information refer to ride in a slide-in a collision. 18 Do not allow people to your truck camper loading label.
For more likely to be injured or killed in camper. Loading Your Vehicle The total cargo load should not exceed the truck's cargo weight rating and the camper's center of gravity should fall within the trucks's recommended center of gravity zone when installed. People who are not riding in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more information refer to ride in a slide-in a collision. 18 Do not allow people to your truck camper loading label.
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... and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Table of contents Introduction Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Vehicle Characteristics Driving...
... and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Table of contents Introduction Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Vehicle Characteristics Driving...
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... and easy until you 'll be able to travel unlike what you have ever experienced with the safety, comfort and dependability of a Ford-built vehicle. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of accident and serious... must wear the safety belts and children/infants must also learn and understand the capabilities and limitations of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! Driving at any time to know and understand your vehicle has special design and equipment features for safe driving.
... and easy until you 'll be able to travel unlike what you have ever experienced with the safety, comfort and dependability of a Ford-built vehicle. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of accident and serious... must wear the safety belts and children/infants must also learn and understand the capabilities and limitations of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! Driving at any time to know and understand your vehicle has special design and equipment features for safe driving.
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...; • Keep tires properly inflated; • Never overload your vehicle; Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are not designed for cornering at... use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of injury or ejection. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is properly restrained. Utility vehicles and trucks are encountered on streets, highways and off -road conditions.
...; • Keep tires properly inflated; • Never overload your vehicle; Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are not designed for cornering at... use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of injury or ejection. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is properly restrained. Utility vehicles and trucks are encountered on streets, highways and off -road conditions.
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...make it handle differently than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUV's and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater difference in a few noticeable ways. to allow higher load carrying capacity and to allow... provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in off-road use. Vehicle Characteristics How your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUV and trucks can differ from some other things held equal, a shorter wheelbase may be: • Higher - These differences that make your ...
...make it handle differently than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUV's and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater difference in a few noticeable ways. to allow higher load carrying capacity and to allow... provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in off-road use. Vehicle Characteristics How your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUV and trucks can differ from some other things held equal, a shorter wheelbase may be: • Higher - These differences that make your ...
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... your primary concern. 6 Driving On Roadways Driving On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than vehicles with Auto 4WD or AWD). Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in an increased risk of loss of the... pavement, slow down or if you have the space, it may damage the drivelines and axles. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to drive cautiously could...
... your primary concern. 6 Driving On Roadways Driving On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than vehicles with Auto 4WD or AWD). Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in an increased risk of loss of the... pavement, slow down or if you have the space, it may damage the drivelines and axles. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to drive cautiously could...
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...to haul cargo, make your vehicle more top heavy, causing it is used to carry a slide-in camper, the total cargo load of the truck consists of the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight of installed additional camper equipment not included in the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight... of the camper cargo, and the weight of all the passengers and cargo in your vehicle. Truck camper loading When the vehicle is properly loaded to help ensure safe handling of the vehicle, use extra caution when loading the vehicle and when...
...to haul cargo, make your vehicle more top heavy, causing it is used to carry a slide-in camper, the total cargo load of the truck consists of the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight of installed additional camper equipment not included in the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight... of the camper cargo, and the weight of all the passengers and cargo in your vehicle. Truck camper loading When the vehicle is properly loaded to help ensure safe handling of the vehicle, use extra caution when loading the vehicle and when...
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Loading Your Vehicle The total cargo load should not exceed the truck's cargo weight rating and the camper's center of gravity should fall within the trucks's recommended center of gravity zone when installed. People who are not riding in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more information refer to your truck camper loading label. Do not allow people to be injured or killed in camper. For more likely to ride in a slide-in a collision. 18
Loading Your Vehicle The total cargo load should not exceed the truck's cargo weight rating and the camper's center of gravity should fall within the trucks's recommended center of gravity zone when installed. People who are not riding in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more information refer to your truck camper loading label. Do not allow people to be injured or killed in camper. For more likely to ride in a slide-in a collision. 18
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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FIND YOUR WAY Table of Contents General Owner's Information ...1 General Maintenance Information ...5-6 Owner Checks and Services ...7 General Owner's Information Quality Care Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions Quality Care Maintenance ...8-12 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs ...15-29 Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans ...30-42 Special Operating Conditions ...43-44 Exceptions ...45-46 Premium Gold Coolant Change Record ...47 Scheduled Maintenance 3
FIND YOUR WAY Table of Contents General Owner's Information ...1 General Maintenance Information ...5-6 Owner Checks and Services ...7 General Owner's Information Quality Care Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions Quality Care Maintenance ...8-12 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs ...15-29 Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans ...30-42 Special Operating Conditions ...43-44 Exceptions ...45-46 Premium Gold Coolant Change Record ...47 Scheduled Maintenance 3
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It's important to follow the ''Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs,'' or ''Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans.'' Special Operating Conditions: If you feel you may not operate your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle under ЉExceptionsЉ on page 45 Engine oil and ... - For this reason, the Scheduled Maintenance Guide is divided into two basic maintenance schedules: the ''Normal Schedule'' (further segmented into ''Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs'' and ''Cars & Minivans'') and ''Special Operating Conditions.'' Determining which maintenance schedule is easy. For the most...
It's important to follow the ''Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs,'' or ''Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans.'' Special Operating Conditions: If you feel you may not operate your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle under ЉExceptionsЉ on page 45 Engine oil and ... - For this reason, the Scheduled Maintenance Guide is divided into two basic maintenance schedules: the ''Normal Schedule'' (further segmented into ''Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs'' and ''Cars & Minivans'') and ''Special Operating Conditions.'' Determining which maintenance schedule is easy. For the most...
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...for wear. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 15 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Rotation recommended for wear and rotate. Inspect ... 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). Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life.
...for wear. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 15 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Rotation recommended for wear and rotate. Inspect ... 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). Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life.
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...replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Rotation recommended for wear. And if you Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealership sells the name-brand tire, they can also honor the tire manufacturer's warranty. 16 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule... Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Tires When your tires need to be replaced, consider visiting your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealerhsip for name-brand tires and people who ...
...replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Rotation recommended for wear. And if you Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealership sells the name-brand tire, they can also honor the tire manufacturer's warranty. 16 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule... Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Tires When your tires need to be replaced, consider visiting your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealerhsip for name-brand tires and people who ...
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... equipped with dipstick. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 17 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and ...steering linkage if equipped with 4R100. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Rotation recommended for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines...
... equipped with dipstick. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 17 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and ...steering linkage if equipped with 4R100. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Rotation recommended for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines...
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...; optimal tire life. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 18 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle ...shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 40,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ...
...; optimal tire life. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 18 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle ...shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 40,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ...