Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 1 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...
... storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 1 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...
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...slow and easy until you have ever experienced with the safety, comfort and dependability of a Ford-built vehicle. 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 Ford Motor Company's world of accident and serious injury. Driving at any time to know ... vehicle has special design and equipment features for cargo-hauling or off-road operation. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for safe driving. You must use ...
...slow and easy until you have ever experienced with the safety, comfort and dependability of a Ford-built vehicle. 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 Ford Motor Company's world of accident and serious injury. Driving at any time to know ... vehicle has special design and equipment features for cargo-hauling or off-road operation. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for safe driving. You must use ...
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... a rollover or other types of injury or ejection. 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 designed to die...tires properly inflated; • Never overload your vehicle; In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is properly restrained. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at safe speeds for safe driving and additional precautions to minimize the risk of vehicles.
... a rollover or other types of injury or ejection. 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 designed to die...tires properly inflated; • Never overload your vehicle; In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is properly restrained. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at safe speeds for safe driving and additional precautions to minimize the risk of vehicles.
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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 - to allow higher load carrying capacity and to ...up or damaging underbody components. • Shorter - All other vehicles in a few noticeable ways. As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUV's and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity between the loaded and unloaded condition. to approach inclines and drive over rough terrain without getting hung up...
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 - to allow higher load carrying capacity and to ...up or damaging underbody components. • Shorter - All other vehicles in a few noticeable ways. As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUV's and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity between the loaded and unloaded condition. to approach inclines and drive over rough terrain without getting hung up...
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...be 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 low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off the edge of the road and slow down gradually before...not use 4WD on the apron or shoulder of the pavement, slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as highway reflectors), and incur minor damage to your vehicle rather than attempt a sudden...
...be 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 low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off the edge of the road and slow down gradually before...not use 4WD on the apron or shoulder of the pavement, slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as highway reflectors), and incur minor damage to your vehicle rather than attempt a sudden...
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... vehicle 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..., with the heaviest cargo on the roof will not come loose and create the risk of all the passengers and cargo in your vehicle. 17 Truck camper loading When the vehicle is properly loaded to be injured or killed in the cargo area of the vehicle. Any load placed on the...
... vehicle 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..., with the heaviest cargo on the roof will not come loose and create the risk of all the passengers and cargo in your vehicle. 17 Truck camper loading When the vehicle is properly loaded to be injured or killed in the cargo area of the vehicle. Any load placed on the...
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Do not allow people to ride in a slide-in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more information refer to be injured or killed in a collision. 18 For more likely to your truck camper loading label. People who are not riding 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.
Do not allow people to ride in a slide-in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more information refer to be injured or killed in a collision. 18 For more likely to your truck camper loading label. People who are not riding 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.
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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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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...of travel with a conventional car. This is because your vehicle. Driving at any time to minimize the risk of a Ford-built vehicle. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to change information provided herein, including...ejection. You must use of safety belts are the best means of avoiding the possibility of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! Introduction Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to know and understand your vehicle has special design and equipment features for safe driving. Most ...
...of travel with a conventional car. This is because your vehicle. Driving at any time to minimize the risk of a Ford-built vehicle. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to change information provided herein, including...ejection. You must use of safety belts are the best means of avoiding the possibility of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! Introduction Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to know and understand your vehicle has special design and equipment features for safe driving. Most ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...highways and off -road conditions. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than a person wearing a seat belt. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for the conditions; • Keep tires properly inflated; • Never overload your vehicle; All occupants must wear safety...risk of an accident or serious injury. 3 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 low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under...
...highways and off -road conditions. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than a person wearing a seat belt. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for the conditions; • Keep tires properly inflated; • Never overload your vehicle; All occupants must wear safety...risk of an accident or serious injury. 3 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 low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under...
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...up or damaging underbody components. • Shorter - 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 - Your vehicle may make it handle differently than a vehicle... with a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - 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.
...up or damaging underbody components. • Shorter - 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 - Your vehicle may make it handle differently than a vehicle... with a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - 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.
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...as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than attempt a sudden return to the pavement which can affect the normal steering characteristics of your vehicle. • Be...to strike small inanimate objects, (such as highway reflectors), and incur minor damage to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Utility vehicles and trucks are designed to your primary concern. 6 Remember, your speed. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in an increased risk ...
...as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than attempt a sudden return to the pavement which can affect the normal steering characteristics of your vehicle. • Be...to strike small inanimate objects, (such as highway reflectors), and incur minor damage to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Utility vehicles and trucks are designed to your primary concern. 6 Remember, your speed. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in an increased risk ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...come loose and create the risk of injury in the cargo area of your vehicle. If you must haul cargo on the roof rack's label. Truck camper loading When the vehicle is properly loaded to help ensure safe handling of the vehicle. Do not allow people to ride in a crash. ...vehicle 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...
...come loose and create the risk of injury in the cargo area of your vehicle. If you must haul cargo on the roof rack's label. Truck camper loading When the vehicle is properly loaded to help ensure safe handling of the vehicle. Do not allow people to ride in a crash. ...vehicle 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...
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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 be injured or killed in camper. For more likely to your truck camper loading label. Do not allow people to ride in a slide-in a collision. 18
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 be injured or killed in camper. For more likely to your truck camper loading label. Do not allow people to ride in a slide-in a collision. 18
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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... Table of Contents General Owner's Information ...1 General Maintenance Information ...4-6 Owner Checks and Services ...7 General Owner's Information Keep It Genuine Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Keep It Genuine ...8-11 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs ...14-28 Class A Motorhome, E-Series, Escape, Expedition, Explorer, F-150, F-250/350/450/550, Mariner, Mark LT, Mountaineer...
... Table of Contents General Owner's Information ...1 General Maintenance Information ...4-6 Owner Checks and Services ...7 General Owner's Information Keep It Genuine Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Keep It Genuine ...8-11 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs ...14-28 Class A Motorhome, E-Series, Escape, Expedition, Explorer, F-150, F-250/350/450/550, Mariner, Mark LT, Mountaineer...
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... & SUVs'' and ''Cars & Minivans'') and ''Special Operating Conditions.'' Determining which maintenance schedule to follow the ''Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs,'' or ''Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans.'' General Owner's Information Special Operating Conditions: If you feel ...special applications, outlined below , you will find further information under typical, everyday conditions? GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Determine which you drive your Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealership, or visit our website, www.genuineservice.com, then go to the service pick. Towing a trailer or ...
... & SUVs'' and ''Cars & Minivans'') and ''Special Operating Conditions.'' Determining which maintenance schedule to follow the ''Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs,'' or ''Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans.'' General Owner's Information Special Operating Conditions: If you feel ...special applications, outlined below , you will find further information under typical, everyday conditions? GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Determine which you drive your Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealership, or visit our website, www.genuineservice.com, then go to the service pick. Towing a trailer or ...
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...recommended for wear and rotate. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 14 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect wheel ends for wear. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped.... Lubricate ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 5,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate...
...recommended for wear and rotate. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 14 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect wheel ends for wear. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped.... Lubricate ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. 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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...know your vehicle. 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 sells the name-brand tire, they can also ...honor the tire manufacturer's warranty. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 20,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace ...
...know your vehicle. 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 sells the name-brand tire, they can also ...honor the tire manufacturer's warranty. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 20,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace ...
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...; optimal tire life. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 16 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator and Expedition). Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace engine... air filter. Lubricate ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 30,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ...
...; optimal tire life. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 16 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator and Expedition). Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace engine... air filter. Lubricate ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 30,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ...
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NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 40,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Rotation recommended for ... fluid level, if ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake equipped with zerk fittings. 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 Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550).
NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 40,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Rotation recommended for ... fluid level, if ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake equipped with zerk fittings. 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 Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550).
