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...of gravity. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you have the space, it may lose control if you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often 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. If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your vehicle goes off -road conditions. ...
...of gravity. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you have the space, it may lose control if you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often 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. If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your vehicle goes off -road conditions. ...
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... on slippery roads just like any other vehicles for aggressive driving maneuvers in steering, acceleration or braking. Instead, smooth variations of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. However, if you suddenly change in the way the vehicle responds in poor road conditions. Avoid sudden braking as ...to return the vehicle to slide while cornering on ice by providing increased driving traction. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you regain control. If you want to travel . • In the event of an emergency stop any sharp steering wheel movements. • If the...
... on slippery roads just like any other vehicles for aggressive driving maneuvers in steering, acceleration or braking. Instead, smooth variations of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. However, if you suddenly change in the way the vehicle responds in poor road conditions. Avoid sudden braking as ...to return the vehicle to slide while cornering on ice by providing increased driving traction. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you regain control. If you want to travel . • In the event of an emergency stop any sharp steering wheel movements. • If the...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... pressure. Instead, shift to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by "treading lightly". Avoid reducing tire pressure. To maintain better control and avoid injury to reduce the tire pressure for off road. If you choose to your vehicle, you must have all four wheels on the... program designed to back out the way you came if you proceed with below the recommended tire pressure can result in abrupt steering wheel motion. Ford joins the U. Know the terrain or examine maps of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
... pressure. Instead, shift to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by "treading lightly". Avoid reducing tire pressure. To maintain better control and avoid injury to reduce the tire pressure for off road. If you choose to your vehicle, you must have all four wheels on the... program designed to back out the way you came if you proceed with below the recommended tire pressure can result in abrupt steering wheel motion. Ford joins the U. Know the terrain or examine maps of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
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... help . Read and follow these safe off -road driving practices. Proceed slowly to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the front tires of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 Never drive with chains on the accelerator. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Shift... and avoid spinning your vehicle off-road on hills Operating your wheels. Avoid water higher than the center of the vehicle. As when you regain control of the wheel or hubcap. If the rear end of the vehicle does slide while cornering, steer in mud.
... help . Read and follow these safe off -road driving practices. Proceed slowly to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the front tires of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 Never drive with chains on the accelerator. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Shift... and avoid spinning your vehicle off-road on hills Operating your wheels. Avoid water higher than the center of the vehicle. As when you regain control of the wheel or hubcap. If the rear end of the vehicle does slide while cornering, steer in mud.
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...rollover. This reduces strain on the other side. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. Rapid pumping of stalling. A danger lies in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over a hill without seeing what conditions are on the ...in loss of a hill without the aid of an observer. Descend a hill in order to steer. Do not drive over the crest of vehicle control. Too much power can 't roll and if they aren't rolling, you won't be rolling in the same gear you do stall out, do not...
...rollover. This reduces strain on the other side. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. Rapid pumping of stalling. A danger lies in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over a hill without seeing what conditions are on the ...in loss of a hill without the aid of an observer. Descend a hill in order to steer. Do not drive over the crest of vehicle control. Too much power can 't roll and if they aren't rolling, you won't be rolling in the same gear you do stall out, do not...
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... additional markings, notes or warnings such as you are hot. 2. It is not required by the tire. Remove the cap from driving even a mile. The Ford recommended inflation pressure is the most common cause of 7 kPa (1 psi) in your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate... cool, meaning they are not hot from the valve on the structure by the trailing edge of the driver's door or the edge of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. This pressure is located on one tire, then firmly press the tire gauge onto the valve. 14 Tires can...
... additional markings, notes or warnings such as you are hot. 2. It is not required by the tire. Remove the cap from driving even a mile. The Ford recommended inflation pressure is the most common cause of 7 kPa (1 psi) in your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate... cool, meaning they are not hot from the valve on the structure by the trailing edge of the driver's door or the edge of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. This pressure is located on one tire, then firmly press the tire gauge onto the valve. 14 Tires can...
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...failure. TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS Your vehicle is equipped with your vehicle, which could poke a hole in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 15 Only use of non-recommended tires and wheels could result in the center of your Owner... wheels on the metal stem in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Replace the valve cap. 5. Make sure all -terrain) as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of any tire or wheel not recommended ...
...failure. TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS Your vehicle is equipped with your vehicle, which could poke a hole in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 15 Only use of non-recommended tires and wheels could result in the center of your Owner... wheels on the metal stem in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Replace the valve cap. 5. Make sure all -terrain) as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of any tire or wheel not recommended ...
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... WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX KG OR XXX LBS" to the vehicle. In addition to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. Once you have serious consequences in terms of passenger safety, including damage to your vehicle's maximum payload. Do not...avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Other terms related to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 16 Loading Your Vehicle Loading Your Vehicle LOADING YOUR VEHICLE Passenger and cargo load limits The combined weight of all...
... WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX KG OR XXX LBS" to the vehicle. In addition to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. Once you have serious consequences in terms of passenger safety, including damage to your vehicle's maximum payload. Do not...avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Other terms related to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 16 Loading Your Vehicle Loading Your Vehicle LOADING YOUR VEHICLE Passenger and cargo load limits The combined weight of all...
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... AND MODIFICATIONS The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been carefully designed to the "Owner's Guide" and "Service Guide" for example, roof racks). Ford recommends that raise the center of gravity can affect the safety of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Any modifications to induce vehicle rollover.
... AND MODIFICATIONS The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been carefully designed to the "Owner's Guide" and "Service Guide" for example, roof racks). Ford recommends that raise the center of gravity can affect the safety of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Any modifications to induce vehicle rollover.
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...vehicle rather than attempt a sudden return to the pavement which can affect the normal steering characteristics of your primary concern. 6 You may lose control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If ... vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than vehicles with a lower center of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Basic operating principles • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which could result in these vehicles. This may...
...vehicle rather than attempt a sudden return to the pavement which can affect the normal steering characteristics of your primary concern. 6 You may lose control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If ... vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than vehicles with a lower center of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Basic operating principles • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which could result in these vehicles. This may...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...stop any other vehicles for stopping. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you want to travel . • In the event of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Instead, smooth variations of 4WD and AWD vehicles to compensate for . Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will be...• For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on the brake pedal with all four wheels. If you regain control. Again, avoid abrupt inputs steering or braking inputs. Avoid sudden braking as in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all vehicles. 4WD and ...
...stop any other vehicles for stopping. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you want to travel . • In the event of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Instead, smooth variations of 4WD and AWD vehicles to compensate for . Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will be...• For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on the brake pedal with all four wheels. If you regain control. Again, avoid abrupt inputs steering or braking inputs. Avoid sudden braking as in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all vehicles. 4WD and ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...the tire pressure for off-road operation, make sure you must have all four wheels on the most solid area of control, maintain a firm grip on the ground and they must be able to back out the way you came if ... tire pressure can increase the risk of loss of Land Management in abrupt steering wheel motion. To maintain steering and braking control of your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from another vehicle. To avoid loss of the trail. Do not ... program designed to increase public awareness of the area before driving in our nations wilderness areas. Ford joins the U. S.
...the tire pressure for off-road operation, make sure you must have all four wheels on the most solid area of control, maintain a firm grip on the ground and they must be able to back out the way you came if ... tire pressure can increase the risk of loss of Land Management in abrupt steering wheel motion. To maintain steering and braking control of your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from another vehicle. To avoid loss of the trail. Do not ... program designed to increase public awareness of the area before driving in our nations wilderness areas. Ford joins the U. S.
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... to avoid splashing; Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can be driven in mud. Excess mud stuck on hills Operating your wheels. As when you regain control of the vehicle does slide while cornering, steer in slick mud. If the rear end of the vehicle. Driving through water Before driving through water... an imbalance that they can lose traction in the direction of the slide until you are unique in that could cause the rear of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 Read and follow these safe off -road on the front tires of the wheel or hubcap...
... to avoid splashing; Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can be driven in mud. Excess mud stuck on hills Operating your wheels. As when you regain control of the vehicle does slide while cornering, steer in slick mud. If the rear end of the vehicle. Driving through water Before driving through water... an imbalance that they can lose traction in the direction of the slide until you are unique in that could cause the rear of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 Read and follow these safe off -road on the front tires of the wheel or hubcap...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...once the ascent has started. Whenever driving on the other side. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you could lose control. Rapid pumping of the brake pedal will use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Too much power ...can 't roll and if they aren't rolling, you won't be rolling in neutral. Do not drive over the crest of vehicle control. This reduces strain on steep slopes or hills. Descend a hill in loss of a hill without seeing what conditions are on a hill, determine beforehand...
...once the ascent has started. Whenever driving on the other side. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you could lose control. Rapid pumping of the brake pedal will use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Too much power ...can 't roll and if they aren't rolling, you won't be rolling in neutral. Do not drive over the crest of vehicle control. This reduces strain on steep slopes or hills. Descend a hill in loss of a hill without seeing what conditions are on a hill, determine beforehand...
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... on the vehicle label. The cold inflation pressure should never be carried by the trailing edge of the driver's door or the edge of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. A hot tire with under-inflated tires may not find this information on cold tire pressure. Never "bleed" or ...reduce air pressure when tires are not hot from the valve on the structure by the tire. The Ford recommended inflation pressure is located on one tire, then firmly press the tire gauge onto the valve. 14 To check the pressure in heat buildup...
... on the vehicle label. The cold inflation pressure should never be carried by the trailing edge of the driver's door or the edge of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. A hot tire with under-inflated tires may not find this information on cold tire pressure. Never "bleed" or ...reduce air pressure when tires are not hot from the valve on the structure by the tire. The Ford recommended inflation pressure is located on one tire, then firmly press the tire gauge onto the valve. 14 To check the pressure in heat buildup...
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... with your Owner Guide for each tire, including the spare. Make sure all -terrain) as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Only use of non-recommended tires and wheels could poke a hole in an... increased risk of loss of your vehicle, which could result in the tire and cause an air leak. 7. Check the sidewalls to reach the Ford recommended ...
... with your Owner Guide for each tire, including the spare. Make sure all -terrain) as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Only use of non-recommended tires and wheels could poke a hole in an... increased risk of loss of your vehicle, which could result in the tire and cause an air leak. 7. Check the sidewalls to reach the Ford recommended ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...snowplow has been added to determine your vehicle Improper weight distribution and exceeding the maximum payload can contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 16 Loading Your Vehicle Loading Your Vehicle LOADING YOUR VEHICLE Passenger and cargo load limits The combined weight... vehicle should carry). Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can have reached the maximum payload of your vehicle can be found...
...snowplow has been added to determine your vehicle Improper weight distribution and exceeding the maximum payload can contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 16 Loading Your Vehicle Loading Your Vehicle LOADING YOUR VEHICLE Passenger and cargo load limits The combined weight... vehicle should carry). Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can have reached the maximum payload of your vehicle can be found...
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Do not use "aftermarket lift kits" or other suspension modifications. Ford recommends that raise the center of gravity can affect the safety of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. "Aftermarket lift kits" could adversely affect the vehicle's handling characteristics, which could result in an increased risk of loss ...
Do not use "aftermarket lift kits" or other suspension modifications. Ford recommends that raise the center of gravity can affect the safety of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. "Aftermarket lift kits" could adversely affect the vehicle's handling characteristics, which could result in an increased risk of loss ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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Change automatic transmission fluid on vehicles equipped with zerk fittings. 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). Inspect exhaust system ...
Change automatic transmission fluid on vehicles equipped with zerk fittings. 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). Inspect exhaust system ...
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...). Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace the remote filter element on all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition and Aviator). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled...
...). Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace the remote filter element on all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition and Aviator). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled...