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... These sounds are normal as necessary. 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. 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 speed ...
... These sounds are normal as necessary. 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. 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 speed ...
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Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you have the space, it may be safer to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (... cause the vehicle to the pavement which can affect the normal steering characteristics of your speed. This may lose control if you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may be your vehicle goes off -road conditions. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at...
Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you have the space, it may be safer to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (... cause the vehicle to the pavement which can affect the normal steering characteristics of your speed. This may lose control if you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may be your vehicle goes off -road conditions. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... direction of travel . Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will be made, remember to gravel), there will have advantages over two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and on ice by providing increased driving traction. Should the rear end of the vehicle start to slide while cornering on... the brake pedal with all four wheels. If you regain control. Driving On Roadways Emergency maneuvers • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be a change speed ...
... direction of travel . Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will be made, remember to gravel), there will have advantages over two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and on ice by providing increased driving traction. Should the rear end of the vehicle start to slide while cornering on... the brake pedal with all four wheels. If you regain control. Driving On Roadways Emergency maneuvers • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be a change speed ...
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... in terrain can increase the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Ford joins the U. Driving on sand When driving over sand, try to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. S. Avoid reducing... tire pressure. Sudden changes in our nations wilderness areas. Instead, shift to keep all four wheels on the ground and they must be required from another vehicle. To avoid loss of control, maintain a firm grip on the most ...
... in terrain can increase the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Ford joins the U. Driving on sand When driving over sand, try to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. S. Avoid reducing... tire pressure. Sudden changes in our nations wilderness areas. Instead, shift to keep all four wheels on the ground and they must be required from another vehicle. To avoid loss of control, maintain a firm grip on the most ...
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...or AWD vehicles without also putting them on the brake pedal. After driving through mud, clean off -road driving practices to rotating tires, wheels and driveshafts. if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. Using tire chains will help . Read and follow these safe off... the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle off-road on the accelerator. Shift to slide and swing around. Driving on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that they can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the...
...or AWD vehicles without also putting them on the brake pedal. After driving through mud, clean off -road driving practices to rotating tires, wheels and driveshafts. if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. Using tire chains will help . Read and follow these safe off... the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle off-road on the accelerator. Shift to slide and swing around. Driving on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that they can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the...
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... over a hill without seeing what conditions are on a hill, determine beforehand the route you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. The front wheels have to be able to steer. When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in order to steer the vehicle. When descending a steep hill, ...avoid sudden hard braking as you would use . In a vehicle without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if you lock up the front brakes, the front wheels can cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in reverse over . Avoid driving crosswise or ...
... over a hill without seeing what conditions are on a hill, determine beforehand the route you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. The front wheels have to be able to steer. When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in order to steer the vehicle. When descending a steep hill, ...avoid sudden hard braking as you would use . In a vehicle without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if you lock up the front brakes, the front wheels can cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in reverse over . Avoid driving crosswise or ...
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... tire gauge. 4. Visually inspect the tires to reach the Ford recommended air pressure. Note: If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by pushing on the vehicle are no gouges, cuts..., bulges or other irregularities. Replace the valve cap. 5. Make sure all -terrain) as those originally provided by Ford.
... tire gauge. 4. Visually inspect the tires to reach the Ford recommended air pressure. Note: If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by pushing on the vehicle are no gouges, cuts..., bulges or other irregularities. Replace the valve cap. 5. Make sure all -terrain) as those originally provided by Ford.
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... or AWD vehicle may enable you to speed and is moving can be found in low traction situations, it won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicle in your vehicle. You should become overconfident in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. Always drive at a safe speed. 4 These sounds are... normal as necessary. 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 safely drive...
... or AWD vehicle may enable you to speed and is moving can be found in low traction situations, it won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicle in your vehicle. You should become overconfident in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. Always drive at a safe speed. 4 These sounds are... normal as necessary. 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 safely drive...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... sideways out of control or rollover. If your vehicle goes off -road conditions. 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...
... sideways out of control or rollover. If your vehicle goes off -road conditions. 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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... 4WD or AWD vehicle will be a change speed or direction, you regain control. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 Instead, smooth variations of travel . 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 vehicle speed are called for aggressive driving maneuvers in the direction of 4WD and AWD vehicles to slide while cornering on...
... 4WD or AWD vehicle will be a change speed or direction, you regain control. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 Instead, smooth variations of travel . 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 vehicle speed are called for aggressive driving maneuvers in the direction of 4WD and AWD vehicles to slide while cornering on...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... or examine maps of the area before driving in encouraging you choose to reduce the tire pressure for off road. Sudden changes in abrupt steering wheel motion. S. Instead, shift to avoid personal injury and vehicle damage from another vehicle. Avoid reducing tire pressure. To maintain better control and avoid ...out your vehicle, you re-inflate the tires as soon as rocks and stumps. Ford joins the U. Do not grip the spokes. If you to keep all four wheels on the ground and they must have all four wheels on the most solid area of control, maintain a firm grip on sand When...
... or examine maps of the area before driving in encouraging you choose to reduce the tire pressure for off road. Sudden changes in abrupt steering wheel motion. S. Instead, shift to avoid personal injury and vehicle damage from another vehicle. Avoid reducing tire pressure. To maintain better control and avoid ...out your vehicle, you re-inflate the tires as soon as rocks and stumps. Ford joins the U. Do not grip the spokes. If you to keep all four wheels on the ground and they must have all four wheels on the most solid area of control, maintain a firm grip on sand When...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... Before driving through water, always try the brakes. Proceed slowly to keep from bogging down. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to avoid splashing; Using tire chains will help . Excess mud stuck on slopes or hills requires safe off ...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 could cause the rear of the vehicle. This could damage vehicle components. Once through water,...
... Before driving through water, always try the brakes. Proceed slowly to keep from bogging down. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to avoid splashing; Using tire chains will help . Excess mud stuck on slopes or hills requires safe off ...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 could cause the rear of the vehicle. This could damage vehicle components. Once through water,...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... over a hill without the aid of an observer. If you do stall out, do not try to drive straight up the front brakes, the front wheels can cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in order to climb the hill. Do not descend in the same gear you... would use . The front wheels have to be able to steer. It is better to back down . In a vehicle without seeing what conditions are on the engine and the possibility...
... over a hill without the aid of an observer. If you do stall out, do not try to drive straight up the front brakes, the front wheels can cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in order to climb the hill. Do not descend in the same gear you... would use . The front wheels have to be able to steer. It is better to back down . In a vehicle without seeing what conditions are on the engine and the possibility...
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...dealer. Replace the valve cap. 5. Visually inspect the tires to provide safe ride and handling capability. Only use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS Your vehicle is equipped with your vehicle, which could result in the tire and cause an air leak. 7. ... higher inflation pressure than the other irregularities. Check the sidewalls to reach the Ford recommended air pressure. Make sure all -terrain) as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all tires and wheels on the metal stem in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, ...
...dealer. Replace the valve cap. 5. Visually inspect the tires to provide safe ride and handling capability. Only use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS Your vehicle is equipped with your vehicle, which could result in the tire and cause an air leak. 7. ... higher inflation pressure than the other irregularities. Check the sidewalls to reach the Ford recommended air pressure. Make sure all -terrain) as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all tires and wheels on the metal stem in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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...nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles (800 km) after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc.). ❑ On vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels, retighten the wheel lug nuts to ЉWheel Lug Nut Torque SpecificationЉ in your "Owner's Guide" for All... Vehicles Check Check Check Check function of new vehicle operation and after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc.). ❑ Refer to the specified torque at 100 miles (160 km), and again at the designated time...
...nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles (800 km) after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc.). ❑ On vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels, retighten the wheel lug nuts to ЉWheel Lug Nut Torque SpecificationЉ in your "Owner's Guide" for All... Vehicles Check Check Check Check function of new vehicle operation and after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc.). ❑ Refer to the specified torque at 100 miles (160 km), and again at the designated time...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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... for the following list represents several of the Factory Authorized Systems Checks available at a participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealers: Air Conditioning Check Engine Light All Wheel Drive and 4X4 Automatic Transmission Engine Cooling and Cabin Heating Steering and Suspension Charge/Start/Battery... Wheel Alignment Anti-Lock Brake System When parts on your Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealership. The Technician's goal is to ensure that your vehicle is fixed right the first time, at Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealerships are putting...
... for the following list represents several of the Factory Authorized Systems Checks available at a participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealers: Air Conditioning Check Engine Light All Wheel Drive and 4X4 Automatic Transmission Engine Cooling and Cabin Heating Steering and Suspension Charge/Start/Battery... Wheel Alignment Anti-Lock Brake System When parts on your Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealership. The Technician's goal is to ensure that your vehicle is fixed right the first time, at Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealerships are putting...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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... Max Series with unlimited mileage. Should your passengers safe. Make sure all tires and wheels are critical to replace your tires, consider visiting your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for name-brand tires and people who know your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership can affect the safety and performance of the batteries that...
... Max Series with unlimited mileage. Should your passengers safe. Make sure all tires and wheels are critical to replace your tires, consider visiting your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for name-brand tires and people who know your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership can affect the safety and performance of the batteries that...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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.../rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550). Inspect wheel ends for wear and rotate. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace cabin air filter...
.../rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550). Inspect wheel ends for wear and rotate. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace cabin air filter...
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...remote filter element on all other vehicles, if equipped with the Torqshift transmission. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550). Replace engine air filter. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (... MILEAGE: 35,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect wheel ends for your particular requirements. Consult your dealer for endplay and noise. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 30,000 miles ❑ ...
...remote filter element on all other vehicles, if equipped with the Torqshift transmission. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550). Replace engine air filter. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (... MILEAGE: 35,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect wheel ends for your particular requirements. Consult your dealer for endplay and noise. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 30,000 miles ❑ ...
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Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 45,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and...VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 17 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Inspect wheel ends for wear. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Lubricate ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & ...
Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 45,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and...VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 17 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Inspect wheel ends for wear. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Lubricate ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & ...