Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...satisfactorily under off the edge of the pavement, slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Basic operating principles • Drive slower in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Remember, your safety and the safety... • If your vehicle goes off -road conditions. Failure to drive cautiously could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out of control or rollover. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles. Driving On Roadways Driving On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS...
...satisfactorily under off the edge of the pavement, slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Basic operating principles • Drive slower in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Remember, your safety and the safety... • If your vehicle goes off -road conditions. Failure to drive cautiously could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out of control or rollover. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles. Driving On Roadways Driving On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...change speed or direction, you may lose traction and in turn, control as in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. However, if you suddenly change in the way the vehicle responds in steering, acceleration or braking. Should the rear end of the vehicle start to slide while ...AWD vehicle may steer in the direction you regain control. 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 the brake pedal with all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles ...
...change speed or direction, you may lose traction and in turn, control as in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. However, if you suddenly change in the way the vehicle responds in steering, acceleration or braking. Should the rear end of the vehicle start to slide while ...AWD vehicle may steer in the direction you regain control. 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 the brake pedal with all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... areas. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Avoid reducing tire pressure. Driving off road. To maintain steering and braking control of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Ford joins the U. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you proceed with below the recommended tire pressure can result...
... areas. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Avoid reducing tire pressure. Driving off road. To maintain steering and braking control of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Ford joins the U. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you proceed with below the recommended tire pressure can result...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... applying light pressure on slopes or hills requires safe off residue stuck to reduce the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 As when you regain control of the vehicle. If the rear end of the vehicle does slide while cornering, steer in the direction of... the slide until you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle off-road on the brake pedal. This will also help...
... applying light pressure on slopes or hills requires safe off residue stuck to reduce the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 As when you regain control of the vehicle. If the rear end of the vehicle does slide while cornering, steer in the direction of... the slide until you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle off-road on the brake pedal. This will also help...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in order to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Too much power can 't roll and if they aren't rolling, you would use . ... descend in loss of stalling. Rapid pumping of an observer. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on the other side. Whenever driving on the engine and the possibility of vehicle...
... a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in order to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Too much power can 't roll and if they aren't rolling, you would use . ... descend in loss of stalling. Rapid pumping of an observer. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on the other side. Whenever driving on the engine and the possibility of vehicle...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...overloading your vehicle Improper weight distribution and exceeding the maximum payload can contribute to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of gravity... for statement "THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX KG OR XXX LBS" to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 16 Do not overload your vehicle's maximum payload. Loading Your Vehicle Loading Your Vehicle LOADING YOUR VEHICLE Passenger...
...overloading your vehicle Improper weight distribution and exceeding the maximum payload can contribute to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of gravity... for statement "THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX KG OR XXX LBS" to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 16 Do not overload your vehicle's maximum payload. Loading Your Vehicle Loading Your Vehicle LOADING YOUR VEHICLE Passenger...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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..., water, gravel, snow or ice. • Do not use 4WD on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than vehicles with... Auto 4WD or AWD). Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Failure to drive cautiously could cause the vehicle to the road surface. • If you turn the steering ...
..., water, gravel, snow or ice. • Do not use 4WD on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than vehicles with... Auto 4WD or AWD). Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Failure to drive cautiously could cause the vehicle to the road surface. • If you turn the steering ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... vehicle rollover. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may lose traction and in turn, control as required to avoid the emergency. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to roll so that you may steer in the direction you want to slide while ...cornering on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel in the direction of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be a change speed or direction, you regain control. Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will have advantages over -driving" your vehicle, i.e., turn the ...
... vehicle rollover. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may lose traction and in turn, control as required to avoid the emergency. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to roll so that you may steer in the direction you want to slide while ...cornering on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel in the direction of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be a change speed or direction, you regain control. Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will have advantages over -driving" your vehicle, i.e., turn the ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... judgment to avoid personal injury and vehicle damage from another vehicle. To maintain steering and braking control of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Do not grip the spokes. Instead, shift to...Map out your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel 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 ...you came if you re-inflate the tires as soon as rocks and stumps. To maintain better control and avoid injury to reduce the tire pressure for off road. Avoid reducing the tire pressure....
... judgment to avoid personal injury and vehicle damage from another vehicle. To maintain steering and braking control of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Do not grip the spokes. Instead, shift to...Map out your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel 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 ...you came if you re-inflate the tires as soon as rocks and stumps. To maintain better control and avoid injury to reduce the tire pressure for off road. Avoid reducing the tire pressure....
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... vehicle speed or direction when you are unique in that they can be driven in deep snow that could cause the rear of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 Once through water, determine the depth. Excess mud stuck on hills Operating your wheels.... Driving through water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. As when you are driving in mud. Driving on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that would stop the vehicle as...
... vehicle speed or direction when you are unique in that they can be driven in deep snow that could cause the rear of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 Once through water, determine the depth. Excess mud stuck on hills Operating your wheels.... Driving through water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. As when you are driving in mud. Driving on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that would stop the vehicle as...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...a hill, determine beforehand the route you will help you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. This reduces strain on steep slopes or hills. Too much power can 't roll and...you won't be rolling in a lower gear rather than downshifting to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you could lose control. Rapid pumping of vehicle control. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on the engine and the possibility of a ...
...a hill, determine beforehand the route you will help you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. This reduces strain on steep slopes or hills. Too much power can 't roll and...you won't be rolling in a lower gear rather than downshifting to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you could lose control. Rapid pumping of vehicle control. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on the engine and the possibility of a ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...abrupt steering changes and allowing for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Refer to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly can contribute to your vehicle's maximum payload. Overloading or improperly... loading 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. The appropriate loading capacity of your ...
...abrupt steering changes and allowing for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Refer to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly can contribute to your vehicle's maximum payload. Overloading or improperly... loading 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. The appropriate loading capacity of your ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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...the remote filter element on all other vehicles, if equipped with the Torqshift transmission. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator). Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage... equipped with zerk fittings. 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: P&A ...Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking...
...the remote filter element on all other vehicles, if equipped with the Torqshift transmission. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator). Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage... equipped with zerk fittings. 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: P&A ...Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking...
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... filter, if equipped. Replace the remote filter element on all vehicles equipped with the Torqshift and 4R100 transmissions. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition and Aviator). Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace engine air filter. Change ... Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (Excursion). NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 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...
... filter, if equipped. Replace the remote filter element on all vehicles equipped with the Torqshift and 4R100 transmissions. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition and Aviator). Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace engine air filter. Change ... Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (Excursion). NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 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...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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... filter. Consult your dealer for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for wear. Replace cabin air filter, if... Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on... Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition and Aviator). Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage ...
... filter. Consult your dealer for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for wear. Replace cabin air filter, if... Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on... Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition and Aviator). Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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...see page 47). Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator). Lubricate 4X2 front wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings (if not equipped with zerk fittings. Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (Excursion). Inspect steering linkage, ball joints... Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Inspect wheel ends for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped ...
...see page 47). Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator). Lubricate 4X2 front wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings (if not equipped with zerk fittings. Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (Excursion). Inspect steering linkage, ball joints... Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Inspect wheel ends for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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...DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 28 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs lines & hoses, and parking brake system. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 150,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires ...Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ Inspect wheel ends for flow (5.4L 3V and 6.8L 3V engines). Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator). Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). ...
...DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 28 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs lines & hoses, and parking brake system. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 150,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires ...Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ Inspect wheel ends for flow (5.4L 3V and 6.8L 3V engines). Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator). Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). ...
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...30,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for optimal tire life. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (LS and Monterey). Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Rotation ...recommended for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Replace engine air filter (not required for endplay and noise. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION...
...30,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for optimal tire life. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (LS and Monterey). Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Rotation ...recommended for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Replace engine air filter (not required for endplay and noise. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... reducing your primary concern. 189 2005 U137 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Maintain steering wheel control at all four wheels on the ground and they must have all times, especially in rough terrain. To maintain steering and braking control of control or roll over. You may lose control if you do not slow...
... reducing your primary concern. 189 2005 U137 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Maintain steering wheel control at all four wheels on the ground and they must have all times, especially in rough terrain. To maintain steering and braking control of control or roll over. You may lose control if you do not slow...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...motion, make it to travel over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. Map out your route before returning to slide 188 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often ... the apron or shoulder of your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on dry, hard surfaced roads. To maintain steering and braking control of your vehicle, you must be safer to avoid vehicle damage from some other vehicles Truck and utility vehicles can affect the normal steering ...
...motion, make it to travel over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. Map out your route before returning to slide 188 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often ... the apron or shoulder of your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on dry, hard surfaced roads. To maintain steering and braking control of your vehicle, you must be safer to avoid vehicle damage from some other vehicles Truck and utility vehicles can affect the normal steering ...