Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing
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... be safer to the road surface. • If you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may damage the drivelines and axles. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with Auto 4WD or AWD...
... be safer to the road surface. • If you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may damage the drivelines and axles. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with Auto 4WD or AWD...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing
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...the safety and performance of your Owner Guide for each tire, including the spare. See your vehicle, which could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. Additionally the use replacement tires and wheels that are no nails or other objects embedded that could... result in the tire and cause an air leak. 7. Note: If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Then recheck the pressure with tires designed to make sure there are the same size and type (such as P-metric ...
...the safety and performance of your Owner Guide for each tire, including the spare. See your vehicle, which could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. Additionally the use replacement tires and wheels that are no nails or other objects embedded that could... result in the tire and cause an air leak. 7. Note: If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Then recheck the pressure with tires designed to make sure there are the same size and type (such as P-metric ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing
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... determine your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as a snowplow has been added to loading include base curb weight, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), gross axle weight rating (GAWR), gross combined weight rating (GCWR). Once you have serious consequences in terms of passenger safety, including damage to the suspension system, springs...
... determine your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as a snowplow has been added to loading include base curb weight, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), gross axle weight rating (GAWR), gross combined weight rating (GCWR). Once you have serious consequences in terms of passenger safety, including damage to the suspension system, springs...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing
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... be properly secured and evenly distributed over the floor of the cargo area, with the heaviest cargo on the bottom and ahead of the rear axle. Loading Your Vehicle Loading and securing cargo When using your vehicle to haul cargo, make your vehicle more top heavy, causing it is used to...
... be properly secured and evenly distributed over the floor of the cargo area, with the heaviest cargo on the bottom and ahead of the rear axle. Loading Your Vehicle Loading and securing cargo When using your vehicle to haul cargo, make your vehicle more top heavy, causing it is used to...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... to the pavement. You may lose control if you do not slow down or if you have the space, it may damage the drivelines and axles. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Remember, your...
... to the pavement. You may lose control if you do not slow down or if you have the space, it may damage the drivelines and axles. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Remember, your...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... Requirements Tire Replacement Requirements 3. Add air to provide safe ride and handling capability. Then recheck the pressure with tires designed to reach the Ford recommended air pressure. Note: Some spare tires require higher inflation pressure than the other objects embedded that are of the same size, type,...the valve. Only use of your Owner Guide for each tire, including the spare. See your vehicle, which could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. If you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the vehicle are the same size and...
... Requirements Tire Replacement Requirements 3. Add air to provide safe ride and handling capability. Then recheck the pressure with tires designed to reach the Ford recommended air pressure. Note: Some spare tires require higher inflation pressure than the other objects embedded that are of the same size, type,...the valve. Only use of your Owner Guide for each tire, including the spare. See your vehicle, which could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. If you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the vehicle are the same size and...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to loading include base curb weight, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), gross axle weight rating (GAWR), gross combined weight rating (GCWR). Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly can be limited either by payload capacity (how much weight ...
Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to loading include base curb weight, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), gross axle weight rating (GAWR), gross combined weight rating (GCWR). Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly can be limited either by payload capacity (how much weight ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... likely to ride in seats with the heaviest cargo on the roof rack's label. If you must haul cargo on the roof of the rear axle. Cargo should be injured or killed in your vehicle. Do not allow people to be properly secured and evenly distributed over the floor of the...
... likely to ride in seats with the heaviest cargo on the roof rack's label. If you must haul cargo on the roof of the rear axle. Cargo should be injured or killed in your vehicle. Do not allow people to be properly secured and evenly distributed over the floor of the...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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...important to the service pick. 6 Scheduled Maintenance General Owner 's Information Towing or carrying heavy loads Extensive idling and/or driving at www.ford.com, then go to follow the ''Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs,'' or ''Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans.'' Special Operating...mileage based interval Natural Gas and Propane Vehicles - change the brake fluid and automatic transmission fluid Normal vehicle axle - For the most closely mirrors your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury Dealership, or visit our website at low-speeds for specific vehicles and special applications, ...
...important to the service pick. 6 Scheduled Maintenance General Owner 's Information Towing or carrying heavy loads Extensive idling and/or driving at www.ford.com, then go to follow the ''Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs,'' or ''Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans.'' Special Operating...mileage based interval Natural Gas and Propane Vehicles - change the brake fluid and automatic transmission fluid Normal vehicle axle - For the most closely mirrors your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury Dealership, or visit our website at low-speeds for specific vehicles and special applications, ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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...: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 15,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion).
...: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 15,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion).
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...: Scheduled Maintenance 17 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Inspect wheel ends for your dealer for endplay and noise. 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 30,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil...
...: Scheduled Maintenance 17 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Inspect wheel ends for your dealer for endplay and noise. 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 30,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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.... ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect wheel ends for wear. 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. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. NORMAL SCHEDULE...
.... ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect wheel ends for wear. 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. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. NORMAL SCHEDULE...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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... and Aviator) if equipped. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Change manual transmission...
... and Aviator) if equipped. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Change manual transmission...
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... transmission fluid level, if equipped with zerk fittings. 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 65,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect...
... transmission fluid level, if equipped with zerk fittings. 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 65,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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... filter. Change automatic transmission fluid on all vehicles equipped with 4R100. Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas and propane only). 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: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs MILEAGE: 95,000 miles...
... filter. Change automatic transmission fluid on all vehicles equipped with 4R100. Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas and propane only). 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: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs MILEAGE: 95,000 miles...
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.... Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 24 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Inspect tires for wear. Clean injectors (natural gas only). Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half...
.... Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 24 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Inspect tires for wear. Clean injectors (natural gas only). Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half...
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... Escape). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with sealed bearings). Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas and propane only). Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect exhaust system and heat...
... Escape). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with sealed bearings). Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas and propane only). Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect exhaust system and heat...
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... filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Rotation recommended for wear. Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if...
... filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Rotation recommended for wear. Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if...
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Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator) if equipped. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas and propane only). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: .... and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with zerk fittings. Change front axle lubricant (4X4 only). Inspect PCV for endplay and noise. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. ❑ Change Premium Gold coolant (...
Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator) if equipped. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas and propane only). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: .... and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with zerk fittings. Change front axle lubricant (4X4 only). Inspect PCV for endplay and noise. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. ❑ Change Premium Gold coolant (...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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... system and heat shields. ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension page 45 and record page 47). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see below). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 42 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule...
... system and heat shields. ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension page 45 and record page 47). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see below). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 42 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule...