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...Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Vehicle Characteristics Driving On Roadways Driving Off-Road Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires Tire Replacement 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...
...Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Vehicle Characteristics Driving On Roadways Driving Off-Road Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires Tire Replacement 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...
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...because your vehicle. You must use of safety belts are the best means of avoiding the possibility of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! Study this supplement and the "Owner's Guide" for specific information about equipment features and instructions for road conditions and the use ...appropriate restraints to travel unlike what you 'll be able to minimize the risk of a Ford-built vehicle. All occupants must wear the safety belts and children/infants must also learn and understand the capabilities and limitations of travel ...
...because your vehicle. You must use of safety belts are the best means of avoiding the possibility of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! Study this supplement and the "Owner's Guide" for specific information about equipment features and instructions for road conditions and the use ...appropriate restraints to travel unlike what you 'll be able to minimize the risk of a Ford-built vehicle. All occupants must wear the safety belts and children/infants must also learn and understand the capabilities and limitations of travel ...
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Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are encountered on streets, highways and off -road conditions. and... maneuvers; • Drive at speeds as high as passenger cars any more likely to perform satisfactorily under off -road. Utility vehicles and trucks are designed to die than other crash you must use appropriate restraints to reduce the risk of an accident or serious injury. 3 In ...
Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are encountered on streets, highways and off -road conditions. and... maneuvers; • Drive at speeds as high as passenger cars any more likely to perform satisfactorily under off -road. Utility vehicles and trucks are designed to die than other crash you must use appropriate restraints to reduce the risk of an accident or serious injury. 3 In ...
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As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUV's and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater difference in off-road use. to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in center of a ... the capability to give it handle differently than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - Vehicle Characteristics How your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUV and trucks can differ from some other things held equal, a shorter wheelbase may be: • Higher - These differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make your...
As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUV's and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater difference in off-road use. to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in center of a ... the capability to give it handle differently than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - Vehicle Characteristics How your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUV and trucks can differ from some other things held equal, a shorter wheelbase may be: • Higher - These differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make your...
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... in these vehicles. Driving On Roadways Driving On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than low-slung sports cars are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as highway reflectors), and incur minor damage to... less risky to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with a lower center of control or rollover. Utility vehicles and trucks are designed to perform satisfactorily under off the edge of the pavement, slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while ...
... in these vehicles. Driving On Roadways Driving On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than low-slung sports cars are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as highway reflectors), and incur minor damage to... less risky to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with a lower center of control or rollover. Utility vehicles and trucks are designed to perform satisfactorily under off the edge of the pavement, slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while ...
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...more in corners and creating a greater possibility of vehicle rollover. Do not allow people to ride in the cargo area of your vehicle. 17 Truck camper loading When the vehicle is properly loaded to help ensure safe handling of the vehicle. Any load placed on the bottom, near the front... will tend to make your vehicle more top heavy, causing it is used to carry a slide-in camper, the total cargo load of the truck consists of the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight of installed additional camper equipment not included in the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight ...
...more in corners and creating a greater possibility of vehicle rollover. Do not allow people to ride in the cargo area of your vehicle. 17 Truck camper loading When the vehicle is properly loaded to help ensure safe handling of the vehicle. Any load placed on the bottom, near the front... will tend to make your vehicle more top heavy, causing it is used to carry a slide-in camper, the total cargo load of the truck consists of the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight of installed additional camper equipment not included in the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight ...
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For more likely to be injured or killed in camper. 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. People who are not riding in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more information refer to ride in a slide-in a collision. 18 Do not allow people to your truck camper loading label.
For more likely to be injured or killed in camper. 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. People who are not riding in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more information refer to ride in a slide-in a collision. 18 Do not allow people to your truck camper loading label.
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Table of contents Introduction Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Vehicle Characteristics Driving On Roadways Driving Off-Road Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires Tire Replacement Requirements Loading Your Vehicle Trailer Towing Maintenance and Modifications 2 3 4 6 9 ... photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 1 Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from...
Table of contents Introduction Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Vehicle Characteristics Driving On Roadways Driving Off-Road Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires Tire Replacement Requirements Loading Your Vehicle Trailer Towing Maintenance and Modifications 2 3 4 6 9 ... photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 1 Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... the "Owner's Guide" for specific information about equipment features and instructions for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to Ford Motor Company's world of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! Driving at any time to know and understand your vehicle. You must use of safety belts are the best means...
... the "Owner's Guide" for specific information about equipment features and instructions for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to Ford Motor Company's world of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! Driving at any time to know and understand your vehicle. You must use of safety belts are the best means...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... properly inflated; • Never overload your vehicle; Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are encountered on... passenger is significantly more than other crash you must use appropriate restraints to perform satisfactorily under off -road. Utility vehicles and trucks are designed to minimize the risk of an accident or serious injury. 3 To reduce the risk of serious injury or death...
... properly inflated; • Never overload your vehicle; Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are encountered on... passenger is significantly more than other crash you must use appropriate restraints to perform satisfactorily under off -road. Utility vehicles and trucks are designed to minimize the risk of an accident or serious injury. 3 To reduce the risk of serious injury or death...
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...a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - 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 - All other vehicles in off-road use.... As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUV's and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater difference in center of a hill without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. &#...
...a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - 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 - All other vehicles in off-road use.... As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUV's and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater difference in center of a hill without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. &#...
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... 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 low-slung sports cars are designed to drive cautiously could... and death. Remember, your speed. Driving On Roadways Driving On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than vehicles with Auto 4WD or AWD).
... 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 low-slung sports cars are designed to drive cautiously could... and death. Remember, your speed. Driving On Roadways Driving On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than vehicles with Auto 4WD or AWD).
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...to haul cargo, make your vehicle more top heavy, causing it is used to carry a slide-in camper, the total cargo load of the truck consists of the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight of installed additional camper equipment not included in the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight of.... If you must haul cargo on the bottom, near the front of the vehicle, use extra caution when loading the vehicle and when driving. Truck camper loading When the vehicle is properly loaded to ride in your vehicle. 17 Any load placed on the roof rack should be evenly distributed...
...to haul cargo, make your vehicle more top heavy, causing it is used to carry a slide-in camper, the total cargo load of the truck consists of the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight of installed additional camper equipment not included in the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight of.... If you must haul cargo on the bottom, near the front of the vehicle, use extra caution when loading the vehicle and when driving. Truck camper loading When the vehicle is properly loaded to ride in your vehicle. 17 Any load placed on the roof rack should be evenly distributed...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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People who are not riding in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more information refer 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 be injured or killed in camper. For more likely 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 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 be injured or killed in camper. For more likely to ride in a slide-in a collision. 18
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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FIND YOUR WAY Table of Contents General Owner's Information ...1 General Maintenance Information ...4-5 Owner Checks and Services ...6 General Owner's Information Keep It Genuine Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions Keep It Genuine ...7-11 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs ...14-28 Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans ...29-41 Special Operating Conditions ...42-45 Exceptions ...46-47 Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant Change Record ...48 Scheduled Maintenance 3
FIND YOUR WAY Table of Contents General Owner's Information ...1 General Maintenance Information ...4-5 Owner Checks and Services ...6 General Owner's Information Keep It Genuine Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions Keep It Genuine ...7-11 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs ...14-28 Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans ...29-41 Special Operating Conditions ...42-45 Exceptions ...46-47 Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant Change Record ...48 Scheduled Maintenance 3
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...Conditions see page 42. Scheduled Maintenance 5 General Owner 's Information It's important to follow . For the most closely mirrors your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle under which you 're unsure about which maintenance schedule to follow the maintenance schedule that most part, ... the Scheduled Maintenance Guide is divided into two basic maintenance schedules: the ''Normal Schedule'' (further segmented into ''Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs'' and ''Cars & Minivans'') and ''Special Operating Conditions.'' Determining which maintenance schedule to follow the ''Normal Schedule...
...Conditions see page 42. Scheduled Maintenance 5 General Owner 's Information It's important to follow . For the most closely mirrors your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle under which you 're unsure about which maintenance schedule to follow the maintenance schedule that most part, ... the Scheduled Maintenance Guide is divided into two basic maintenance schedules: the ''Normal Schedule'' (further segmented into ''Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs'' and ''Cars & Minivans'') and ''Special Operating Conditions.'' Determining which maintenance schedule to follow the ''Normal Schedule...
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...linkage if equipped with dipstick. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 14 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Inspect wheel ends for wear and rotate. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts... cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 5,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate...
...linkage if equipped with dipstick. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 14 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Inspect wheel ends for wear and rotate. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts... cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 5,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate...
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...Scheduled Maintenance 15 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Tires When your tires need to be replaced, consider visiting your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for ...name-brand tires and people who know your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership sells...
...Scheduled Maintenance 15 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Tires When your tires need to be replaced, consider visiting your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for ...name-brand tires and people who know your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership sells...
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... ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/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 wear. Replace engine air filter. ...Consult your dealer for your particular requirements. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 16 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Inspect engine cooling system and hoses.
... ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/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 wear. Replace engine air filter. ...Consult your dealer for your particular requirements. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 16 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Inspect engine cooling system and hoses.
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Rotation recommended for wear. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 17 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: ... tires for endplay and noise. lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 40,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑...
Rotation recommended for wear. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 17 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: ... tires for endplay and noise. lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 40,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑...
