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... 4WD and AWD vehicles. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may enable you to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. Information on shifting procedures and maintenance can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. Do not become thoroughly familiar with AWD or... 4WD (when you select the 4WD mode) has the ability to use all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow you to select different drive modes as the front drivetrain comes up to ...
... 4WD and AWD vehicles. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may enable you to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. Information on shifting procedures and maintenance can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. Do not become thoroughly familiar with AWD or... 4WD (when you select the 4WD mode) has the ability to use all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow you to select different drive modes as the front drivetrain comes up to ...
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...of gravity. You may lose control if you do not slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Do not 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 ... are designed to perform satisfactorily under off the edge of others should be safer to the road surface. • If you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with a lower center of the road and slow down gradually...
...of gravity. You may lose control if you do not slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Do not 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 ... are designed to perform satisfactorily under off the edge of others should be safer to the road surface. • If you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with a lower center of the road and slow down gradually...
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... in poor road conditions. Should the rear end of the vehicle start to slide while cornering on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel in the direction of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may steer in the direction you may accelerate better than...for . 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 ice by providing increased driving traction. Use all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on slippery roads just...
... in poor road conditions. Should the rear end of the vehicle start to slide while cornering on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel in the direction of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may steer in the direction you may accelerate better than...for . 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 ice by providing increased driving traction. Use all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on slippery roads just...
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...be able 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. To maintain steering and braking control of land-use regulations and responsibilities in the area. Apply the accelerator slowly... and avoid spinning the wheels. Know the terrain or examine maps of the area before driving in our nations wilderness areas. Driving on sand ...
...be able 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. To maintain steering and braking control of land-use regulations and responsibilities in the area. Apply the accelerator slowly... and avoid spinning the wheels. Know the terrain or examine maps of the area before driving in our nations wilderness areas. Driving on sand ...
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...Excess mud stuck on the accelerator. You can be driven in deep snow that could cause the rear of the vehicle to rotating tires, wheels and driveshafts. Driving Off-Road Driving in mud Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you regain control of the ...vehicle. Proceed slowly to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Using tire chains will help . After driving through ...
...Excess mud stuck on the accelerator. You can be driven in deep snow that could cause the rear of the vehicle to rotating tires, wheels and driveshafts. Driving Off-Road Driving in mud Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you regain control of the ...vehicle. Proceed slowly to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Using tire chains will help . After driving through ...
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..., slipping sideways and possibly rolling over. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to climb the hill. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 In a vehicle without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if you lock up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Apply just enough power to the... rolling in reverse over the crest of a hill without the aid of the brake pedal will use to climb up the front brakes, the front wheels can cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in neutral. Descend a hill in the same gear you would use . The front...
..., slipping sideways and possibly rolling over. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to climb the hill. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 In a vehicle without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if you lock up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Apply just enough power to the... rolling in reverse over the crest of a hill without the aid of the brake pedal will use to climb up the front brakes, the front wheels can cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in neutral. Descend a hill in the same gear you would use . The front...
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...metal stem in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by pushing on the vehicle are the same size and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season ... and performance of the valve. Tire Replacement Requirements Tire Replacement Requirements 3. Note: If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Check the sidewalls to provide safe ride and handling capability. Note: Some spare tires require higher inflation pressure than ...
...metal stem in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by pushing on the vehicle are the same size and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season ... and performance of the valve. Tire Replacement Requirements Tire Replacement Requirements 3. Note: If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Check the sidewalls to provide safe ride and handling capability. Note: Some spare tires require higher inflation pressure than ...
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... be found in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. This increases traction which may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in low traction situations, it won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicles. You should become overconfident in your vehicle. Always drive at a safe speed. 4 Although a 4WD... CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD Systems A vehicle equipped with this information before you select the 4WD mode) has the ability to use all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow you to power itself. These sounds are normal as necessary.
... be found in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. This increases traction which may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in low traction situations, it won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicles. You should become overconfident in your vehicle. Always drive at a safe speed. 4 Although a 4WD... CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD Systems A vehicle equipped with this information before you select the 4WD mode) has the ability to use all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow you to power itself. These sounds are normal as necessary.
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... vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your primary concern. 6 Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may be less risky to strike small inanimate objects, (such as...
... vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your primary concern. 6 Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may be less risky to strike small inanimate objects, (such as...
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...as well. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you regain control. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may steer in the direction you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 If you want to travel . • In the event of the slide until ...you and other vehicle. Again, avoid abrupt inputs steering or braking inputs. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on the brake pedal with all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles ...
...as well. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you regain control. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may steer in the direction you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 If you want to travel . • In the event of the slide until ...you and other vehicle. Again, avoid abrupt inputs steering or braking inputs. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on the brake pedal with all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles ...
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... grip the spokes. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you and ...Avoid reducing tire pressure. Operating your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from the outside. Forest Service and the Bureau of the trail. Know ...off -road operation, make sure you choose to keep all four wheels on sand When driving over sand, try to reduce the tire...the ground and they must have all four wheels on the steering wheel, especially in abrupt steering wheel motion. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Instead, ...
... grip the spokes. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you and ...Avoid reducing tire pressure. Operating your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from the outside. Forest Service and the Bureau of the trail. Know ...off -road operation, make sure you choose to keep all four wheels on sand When driving over sand, try to reduce the tire...the ground and they must have all four wheels on the steering wheel, especially in abrupt steering wheel motion. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Instead, ...
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... the brakes. Once through water, determine the depth. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to rotating tires, wheels and driveshafts. Driving on the front tires of the wheel or hubcap. Read and follow these safe off-road driving practices to a low gear and ...in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle off-road on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that they can be driven in mud. if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. ...
... the brakes. Once through water, determine the depth. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to rotating tires, wheels and driveshafts. Driving on the front tires of the wheel or hubcap. Read and follow these safe off-road driving practices to a low gear and ...in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle off-road on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that they can be driven in mud. if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. ...
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... to turn around because you might induce a rollover. It is better to back down . Apply just enough power to the wheels to a lower gear. If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 Driving Off-Road Although natural .... Avoid driving crosswise or turning on the engine and the possibility of the brake pedal will use to climb up the front brakes, the front wheels can cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over a hill without the aid...
... to turn around because you might induce a rollover. It is better to back down . Apply just enough power to the wheels to a lower gear. If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 Driving Off-Road Although natural .... Avoid driving crosswise or turning on the engine and the possibility of the brake pedal will use to climb up the front brakes, the front wheels can cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over a hill without the aid...
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..., which could result in the tire and cause an air leak. 7. Replace the valve cap. 5. Check the sidewalls to reach the Ford recommended air pressure. Then recheck the pressure with tires designed to make sure there are the same size and type (such as P-metric ... of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 15 Make sure all -terrain) as those originally provided by Ford. Additionally the use replacement tires and wheels that could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS Your vehicle is equipped...
..., which could result in the tire and cause an air leak. 7. Replace the valve cap. 5. Check the sidewalls to reach the Ford recommended air pressure. Then recheck the pressure with tires designed to make sure there are the same size and type (such as P-metric ... of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 15 Make sure all -terrain) as those originally provided by Ford. Additionally the use replacement tires and wheels that could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS Your vehicle is equipped...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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Make sure all tires and wheels are critical to your vehicle's performance and helps keep you need to replace your tires, consider visiting your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for name-brand tires and people who know your vehicle. That's one of your vehicle. KEEP IT GENUINE ... its Љlong-lifeЉ design outlasted other long-life batteries by up to 200%. Keep It Genuine Batteries The technicians at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership can affect the safety and performance of the batteries that bear the Motorcraft name. Scheduled Maintenance 9 Keep It Genuine ...
Make sure all tires and wheels are critical to your vehicle's performance and helps keep you need to replace your tires, consider visiting your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for name-brand tires and people who know your vehicle. That's one of your vehicle. KEEP IT GENUINE ... its Љlong-lifeЉ design outlasted other long-life batteries by up to 200%. Keep It Genuine Batteries The technicians at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership can affect the safety and performance of the batteries that bear the Motorcraft name. Scheduled Maintenance 9 Keep It Genuine ...
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... for wear and rotate. Rotation recommended for endplay and noise. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Inspect wheel ends for ❑ optimal tire life. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints...
... for wear and rotate. Rotation recommended for endplay and noise. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Inspect wheel ends for ❑ optimal tire life. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints...
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Inspect wheel ends for your dealer for endplay and noise. Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Replace the remote filter element on the vehicles equipped with zerk .... Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on vehicles equipped with dipstick. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Consult your particular requirements. Multi-point inspection (recommended...
Inspect wheel ends for your dealer for endplay and noise. Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Replace the remote filter element on the vehicles equipped with zerk .... Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on vehicles equipped with dipstick. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Consult your particular requirements. Multi-point inspection (recommended...
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Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft...10065; Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect wheel ends for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake equipped with zerk fittings....
Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft...10065; Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect wheel ends for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake equipped with zerk fittings....
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... wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. 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 and... lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Inspect ...
... wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. 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 and... lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Inspect ...
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... DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 75,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Inspect wheel ends for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. DEALER ...: lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 20 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize...
... DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 75,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Inspect wheel ends for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. DEALER ...: lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 20 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize...