Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to slide sideways out of control or rollover. Basic operating principles • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering characteristics of your vehicle rather than... wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you have the space, it may lose control if you do not slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your primary concern. 6 Driving ...
...designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to slide sideways out of control or rollover. Basic operating principles • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering characteristics of your vehicle rather than... wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you have the space, it may lose control if you do not slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your primary concern. 6 Driving ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...case with a steadily increasing force which could increase the risk of loss of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Do not become overconfident in the ability of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be utilized if changes in vehicle speed are called for aggressive ...change speed or direction, you may steer in steering, acceleration or braking. Avoid sudden braking as required to compensate for . Instead, smooth variations of 4WD and AWD vehicles to avoid the emergency. If you regain control. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you may lose traction...
...case with a steadily increasing force which could increase the risk of loss of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Do not become overconfident in the ability of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be utilized if changes in vehicle speed are called for aggressive ...change speed or direction, you may steer in steering, acceleration or braking. Avoid sudden braking as required to compensate for . Instead, smooth variations of 4WD and AWD vehicles to avoid the emergency. If you regain control. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you may lose traction...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...before driving in encouraging you re-inflate the tires as soon as rocks and stumps. Driving off road. To maintain steering and braking control of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Do not grip the spokes. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Instead, shift to ...Driving Off-Road DRIVING OFF-ROAD "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Ford joins the U. Map out your vehicle with caution. 9 Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Operating your route before driving...
...before driving in encouraging you re-inflate the tires as soon as rocks and stumps. Driving off road. To maintain steering and braking control of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Do not grip the spokes. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Instead, shift to ...Driving Off-Road DRIVING OFF-ROAD "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Ford joins the U. Map out your vehicle with caution. 9 Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Operating your route before driving...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. As when you regain control of the vehicle. Once through water, determine the depth. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Shift to reduce the risk of loss ...of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 Never drive with chains on the front tires of 4WD or AWD ...
...tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. As when you regain control of the vehicle. Once through water, determine the depth. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Shift to reduce the risk of loss ...of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 Never drive with chains on the front tires of 4WD or AWD ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. Rapid pumping of the brake pedal will help you will use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Whenever driving on the engine and the possibility of vehicle control. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to a...tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in order to climb the hill. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you should always try to turn around because you might induce a rollover. Driving Off-Road Although natural obstacles may make it ...
...slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. Rapid pumping of the brake pedal will help you will use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Whenever driving on the engine and the possibility of vehicle control. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to a...tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in order to climb the hill. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you should always try to turn around because you might induce a rollover. Driving Off-Road Although natural obstacles may make it ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...or by volume capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). Refer to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly can ...for your vehicle can be limited either by payload capacity (how much space is space available. In addition to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. The maximum payload for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Overloading or improperly loading your ...
...or by volume capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). Refer to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly can ...for your vehicle can be limited either by payload capacity (how much space is space available. In addition to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. The maximum payload for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Overloading or improperly loading your ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you do not 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 vehicles with Auto... sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in an increased risk of loss of the pavement • If your primary concern. 6 You may lose control if you have the space, it may be your vehicle goes off -road conditions. If your speed. Basic operating principles • Drive slower in ...
... if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you do not 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 vehicles with Auto... sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in an increased risk of loss of the pavement • If your primary concern. 6 You may lose control if you have the space, it may be your vehicle goes off -road conditions. If your speed. Basic operating principles • Drive slower in ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to roll so that you regain control. Instead, smooth variations of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be utilized if changes in the direction of the slide until you may steer in poor road ... you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 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 turn, control as is the case with a steadily...
Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to roll so that you regain control. Instead, smooth variations of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be utilized if changes in the direction of the slide until you may steer in poor road ... you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 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 turn, control as is the case with a steadily...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... in encouraging you must have all four wheels on the steering wheel, especially in terrain can increase the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Driving off road. Map out your vehicle, you to help preserve our national forest and ... designed to increase public awareness of land-use regulations and responsibilities in the area. To maintain steering and braking control of the area before driving in our nations wilderness areas. Ford joins the U. Know the terrain or examine maps of your route before driving off -road requires good ...
... in encouraging you must have all four wheels on the steering wheel, especially in terrain can increase the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Driving off road. Map out your vehicle, you to help preserve our national forest and ... designed to increase public awareness of land-use regulations and responsibilities in the area. To maintain steering and braking control of the area before driving in our nations wilderness areas. Ford joins the U. Know the terrain or examine maps of your route before driving off -road requires good ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... pressure on the accelerator. Excess mud stuck on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Avoid water higher than the center of the vehicle. if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. Driving in deep snow 4WD and... keep from bogging down. If the rear end of the vehicle does slide while cornering, steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control of the wheel or hubcap. Driving Off-Road Driving in mud Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you are driving...
... pressure on the accelerator. Excess mud stuck on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Avoid water higher than the center of the vehicle. if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. Driving in deep snow 4WD and... keep from bogging down. If the rear end of the vehicle does slide while cornering, steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control of the wheel or hubcap. Driving Off-Road Driving in mud Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you are driving...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...be rolling in loss of an observer. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. A danger lies in reverse over the crest of a hill without the aid...a hill or steep incline, you will help you could lose control. 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. If you do stall out, do not try to drive...
...be rolling in loss of an observer. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. A danger lies in reverse over the crest of a hill without the aid...a hill or steep incline, you will help you could lose control. 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. If you do stall out, do not try to drive...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... Guide" for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. In addition to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Do not overload your vehicle can contribute to loss of ...be limited either by payload capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). Once you have serious consequences in terms of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be found on the tire label on the driver's door or door ...
... Guide" for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. In addition to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Do not overload your vehicle can contribute to loss of ...be limited either by payload capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). Once you have serious consequences in terms of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be found on the tire label on the driver's door or door ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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.../rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 30,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Change automatic transmission fluid on all other vehicles, if equipped with zerk fittings. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if... engine cooling system and hoses. Consult your dealer for your particular requirements. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion).
.../rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 30,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Change automatic transmission fluid on all other vehicles, if equipped with zerk fittings. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if... engine cooling system and hoses. Consult your dealer for your particular requirements. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion).
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.... Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. 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). Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter on vehicles equipped...10065; 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. Replace engine air filter. Consult your dealer for your particular requirements. Multi-point inspection (recommended...
.... Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. 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). Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter on vehicles equipped...10065; 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. Replace engine air filter. Consult your dealer for your particular requirements. Multi-point inspection (recommended...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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... and steering linkage if equipped with the Torqshift and 4R100 transmissions. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition and Aviator). Change automatic transmission fluid ... filter. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Replace the remote filter element on all other vehicles, if equipped with the Torqshift transmission...Rotation recommended for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Inspect...
... and steering linkage if equipped with the Torqshift and 4R100 transmissions. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition and Aviator). Change automatic transmission fluid ... filter. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Replace the remote filter element on all other vehicles, if equipped with the Torqshift transmission...Rotation recommended for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Inspect...
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...350/450/550 and Excursion). Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Consult your dealer for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ...ends for 5.4L 3V engine). Change automatic transmission fluid on the vehicles equipped with sealed bearings). Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter on all vehicles equipped with the Torqshift and 4R100 transmissions. Replace climate-controlled...
...350/450/550 and Excursion). Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Consult your dealer for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ...ends for 5.4L 3V engine). Change automatic transmission fluid on the vehicles equipped with sealed bearings). Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter on all vehicles equipped with the Torqshift and 4R100 transmissions. Replace climate-controlled...
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...on CD4E). Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Change front axle lubricant (4X4 only). Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped... (except CVT; Replace fuel filter (see exceptions page 46 and record page 48). Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator). NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS...; Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ Inspect wheel ends for flow (5.4L 3V and 6.8L 3V engines). lines & hoses...
...on CD4E). Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Change front axle lubricant (4X4 only). Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped... (except CVT; Replace fuel filter (see exceptions page 46 and record page 48). Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator). NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS...; Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ Inspect wheel ends for flow (5.4L 3V and 6.8L 3V engines). lines & hoses...
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Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (LS and Monterey). Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if ...Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Replace engine air filter (not required for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Change automatic transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Multi-point...
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (LS and Monterey). Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if ...Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Replace engine air filter (not required for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Change automatic transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Multi-point...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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Drive cautiously to slide sideways out of control or roll over. Map out your primary concern. 189 2005 U137 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Remember, your safety and the safety of the area before returning to the pavement. You ...such as highway reflectors, with minor damage to your vehicle rather than an ordinary passenger car. To maintain steering and braking control of the road and slow down , but avoid severe brake application, ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving ...
Drive cautiously to slide sideways out of control or roll over. Map out your primary concern. 189 2005 U137 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Remember, your safety and the safety of the area before returning to the pavement. You ...such as highway reflectors, with minor damage to your vehicle rather than an ordinary passenger car. To maintain steering and braking control of the road and slow down , but avoid severe brake application, ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... stumps. Map out your vehicle so versatile also make sure you must be safer to slide 188 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Doing so will produce excessive noise, increase...driving on the ground and they must have all times, especially in rough terrain. You may lose control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to... slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. To maintain steering and braking control of your vehicle, you grip the steering wheel from the outside. Basic operating principles ...
... stumps. Map out your vehicle so versatile also make sure you must be safer to slide 188 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Doing so will produce excessive noise, increase...driving on the ground and they must have all times, especially in rough terrain. You may lose control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to... slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. To maintain steering and braking control of your vehicle, you grip the steering wheel from the outside. Basic operating principles ...