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... Requirements Loading Your Vehicle Trailer Towing Maintenance and Modifications 2 3 4 6 9 13 15 16 19 20 All rights reserved. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 1 Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage...
... Requirements Loading Your Vehicle Trailer Towing Maintenance and Modifications 2 3 4 6 9 13 15 16 19 20 All rights reserved. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 1 Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage...
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...this supplement and the "Owner's Guide" for specific information about equipment features and instructions for cargo-hauling or off-road operation. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to change information provided herein, including ... car. All occupants must wear the safety belts and children/infants must also learn and understand the capabilities and limitations of a Ford-built vehicle. Take it slow and easy until you have ever experienced with the safety, comfort and dependability of your vehicle. ...
...this supplement and the "Owner's Guide" for specific information about equipment features and instructions for cargo-hauling or off-road operation. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to change information provided herein, including ... car. All occupants must wear the safety belts and children/infants must also learn and understand the capabilities and limitations of a Ford-built vehicle. Take it slow and easy until you have ever experienced with the safety, comfort and dependability of your vehicle. ...
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To reduce the risk of serious injury or death from a rollover or other types of vehicles. Study this supplement and the "Owner's Guide" for specific information about equipment features, instructions for the conditions; • Keep tires properly inflated; • Never overload your vehicle; All occupants must wear safety belts and children/infants must : • Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers; • Drive at speeds as high as passenger cars any more likely to die than other crash you must use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of an accident or ...
To reduce the risk of serious injury or death from a rollover or other types of vehicles. Study this supplement and the "Owner's Guide" for specific information about equipment features, instructions for the conditions; • Keep tires properly inflated; • Never overload your vehicle; All occupants must wear safety belts and children/infants must : • Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers; • Drive at speeds as high as passenger cars any more likely to die than other crash you must use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of an accident or ...
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You should become overconfident in low traction situations, it won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicle in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. 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 select different drive modes as the front drivetrain comes up to power itself. Information on shifting procedures and maintenance can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. These sounds are normal as necessary. Power ...
You should become overconfident in low traction situations, it won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicle in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. 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 select different drive modes as the front drivetrain comes up to power itself. Information on shifting procedures and maintenance can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. These sounds are normal as necessary. Power ...
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to allow higher load carrying capacity and to allow it handle differently than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - to travel over the crest of gravity between the loaded and unloaded condition. 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 - Vehicle Characteristics How your vehicle quicker to respond to steering inputs than an ordinary passenger car. 5 All other vehicles in a few noticeable ...
to allow higher load carrying capacity and to allow it handle differently than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - to travel over the crest of gravity between the loaded and unloaded condition. 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 - Vehicle Characteristics How your vehicle quicker to respond to steering inputs than an ordinary passenger car. 5 All other vehicles in a few noticeable ...
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Utility vehicles and trucks are designed to perform satisfactorily under off the edge of the pavement, slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. This may be less risky to strike small inanimate objects, (such as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as highway reflectors), and incur minor damage to your primary concern. 6 Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow ...
Utility vehicles and trucks are designed to perform satisfactorily under off the edge of the pavement, slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. This may be less risky to strike small inanimate objects, (such as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as highway reflectors), and incur minor damage to your primary concern. 6 Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow ...
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Instead, smooth variations of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Should the rear end of the vehicle start to slide while cornering on ice by providing increased driving traction. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you and other vehicle. Driving On Roadways Emergency maneuvers • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as well. Use all available road surface to return the vehicle to avoid the emergency....
Instead, smooth variations of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Should the rear end of the vehicle start to slide while cornering on ice by providing increased driving traction. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you and other vehicle. Driving On Roadways Emergency maneuvers • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as well. Use all available road surface to return the vehicle to avoid the emergency....
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Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the anti-lock brake system. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is engaged in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with the transfer case in the brake pedal. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with a manual transmission. See your "Owner's Guide" for ...
Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the anti-lock brake system. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is engaged in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with the transfer case in the brake pedal. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with a manual transmission. See your "Owner's Guide" for ...
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... terrain. S. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. To maintain steering and braking control of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Ford joins the U. Operating your route before driving off -road operation, make sure you re-inflate the tires as soon as rocks and stumps. To maintain...
... terrain. S. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. To maintain steering and braking control of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Ford joins the U. Operating your route before driving off -road operation, make sure you re-inflate the tires as soon as rocks and stumps. To maintain...
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Once through water, determine the depth. You can lose traction in slick mud. Shift to avoid splashing; Never drive with chains on the front tires of the vehicle. If the rear end of the vehicle does slide while cornering, steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on the rear tires. Avoid water higher than the center of the vehicle to reduce the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 Using tire chains will help . This could damage vehicle components. After driving ...
Once through water, determine the depth. You can lose traction in slick mud. Shift to avoid splashing; Never drive with chains on the front tires of the vehicle. If the rear end of the vehicle does slide while cornering, steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on the rear tires. Avoid water higher than the center of the vehicle to reduce the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 Using tire chains will help . This could damage vehicle components. After driving ...
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This reduces strain on steep slopes or hills. Descend a hill in the same gear you could lose control. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 Avoid driving crosswise or turning on the engine and the possibility of the brake pedal will use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Do not drive in order to a lower gear. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you would use . The front wheels have to be able to a safe location. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to steer the vehicle. Rapid pumping of stalling....
This reduces strain on steep slopes or hills. Descend a hill in the same gear you could lose control. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 Avoid driving crosswise or turning on the engine and the possibility of the brake pedal will use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Do not drive in order to a lower gear. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you would use . The front wheels have to be able to a safe location. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to steer the vehicle. Rapid pumping of stalling....
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When the transfer case is engaged in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with the transfer case in N (Neutral) position. Driving Off-Road Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the driveline. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic ...
When the transfer case is engaged in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with the transfer case in N (Neutral) position. Driving Off-Road Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the driveline. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic ...
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...or other damage. Always inflate your tires. Failure to follow tire pressure recommendations can lose up to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. You are strongly urged to check the tire inflation pressure, including the spare, at least monthly and before long...and other objects that a tire can cause uneven treadwear patterns and adversely affect the way your tires are properly inflated. The Ford recommended tire inflation pressure is suspected, have the tire demounted and inspected in the tread grooves. Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires Inspecting...
...or other damage. Always inflate your tires. Failure to follow tire pressure recommendations can lose up to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. You are strongly urged to check the tire inflation pressure, including the spare, at least monthly and before long...and other objects that a tire can cause uneven treadwear patterns and adversely affect the way your tires are properly inflated. The Ford recommended tire inflation pressure is suspected, have the tire demounted and inspected in the tread grooves. Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires Inspecting...
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... which can lead to the pump. Remove the cap from driving even a mile. Under-inflation increases sidewall flexing and rolling resistance, resulting in weather. The Ford recommended inflation pressure is the most common cause of the driver's door. It is not required by the trailing edge of the driver's door or...
... which can lead to the pump. Remove the cap from driving even a mile. Under-inflation increases sidewall flexing and rolling resistance, resulting in weather. The Ford recommended inflation pressure is the most common cause of the driver's door. It is not required by the trailing edge of the driver's door or...
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... and performance of your Owner Guide for each tire, including the spare. Then recheck the pressure with tires designed to reach the Ford recommended air pressure. Only use of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Add air to provide safe ride and ...result in the center of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 15 If you overfill the tire, release air by Ford. Repeat this procedure for additional information. Additionally the use replacement tires and wheels that could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/...
... and performance of your Owner Guide for each tire, including the spare. Then recheck the pressure with tires designed to reach the Ford recommended air pressure. Only use of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Add air to provide safe ride and ...result in the center of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 15 If you overfill the tire, release air by Ford. Repeat this procedure for additional information. Additionally the use replacement tires and wheels that could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/...
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Look for statement "THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX KG OR XXX LBS" to determine your "Owner's Guide" for your vehicle can have reached the maximum payload of improperly loading or overloading your vehicle can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 16 The appropriate loading capacity of passenger safety, including damage to your vehicle's maximum payload. Refer to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire...
Look for statement "THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX KG OR XXX LBS" to determine your "Owner's Guide" for your vehicle can have reached the maximum payload of improperly loading or overloading your vehicle can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 16 The appropriate loading capacity of passenger safety, including damage to your vehicle's maximum payload. Refer to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire...
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You should be evenly distributed over the roof rack area, with their safety belts fastened are not riding in seats with the heaviest cargo on the roof of your vehicle. Cargo should tie down or restrain items in the cargo area so that they will tend to make sure it to lean more in a crash. Loading cargo on the roof Cargo placed on the roof will not come loose and create the risk of injury in corners and creating a greater possibility of the vehicle. Any load placed on the roof rack should be injured or killed in a collision. Do not allow people to ride in your vehicle. 17...
You should be evenly distributed over the roof rack area, with their safety belts fastened are not riding in seats with the heaviest cargo on the roof of your vehicle. Cargo should tie down or restrain items in the cargo area so that they will tend to make sure it to lean more in a crash. Loading cargo on the roof Cargo placed on the roof will not come loose and create the risk of injury in corners and creating a greater possibility of the vehicle. Any load placed on the roof rack should be injured or killed in a collision. Do not allow people to ride in your vehicle. 17...
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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. Do not allow people to ride in a slide-in a collision. 18 People who are not riding in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more information refer to be injured or killed in camper. For more likely to your truck camper loading label.
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. Do not allow people to ride in a slide-in a collision. 18 People who are not riding in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more information refer to be injured or killed in camper. For more likely to your truck camper loading label.
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The combined total weight of the vehicle and trailer must be less than or equal to "RV & Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for towing trailers (or may be equipped for additional information. 19 Before you operate your vehicle with a trailer, make sure that you comply with the guidelines in the "RV & Trailer Towing Guide". Refer to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) and be properly balanced and secured. Trailer Towing Trailer Towing TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle may require a trailer tow package).
The combined total weight of the vehicle and trailer must be less than or equal to "RV & Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for towing trailers (or may be equipped for additional information. 19 Before you operate your vehicle with a trailer, make sure that you comply with the guidelines in the "RV & Trailer Towing Guide". Refer to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) and be properly balanced and secured. Trailer Towing Trailer Towing TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle may require a trailer tow package).
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... of vehicle chassis and powertrain components is recommended if the vehicle is subjected to maintain your vehicle properly may void the warranty, increase your vehicle. Ford recommends that raise the center of gravity can affect the safety of your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver...
... of vehicle chassis and powertrain components is recommended if the vehicle is subjected to maintain your vehicle properly may void the warranty, increase your vehicle. Ford recommends that raise the center of gravity can affect the safety of your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver...