Diesel Maintenance Tips Customer Letter 1st Printing
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...check * Special = Operating Conditions like Extensive Towing, Long Idle Time, Extended Low Speed Driving, Biodiesel Use, Off Road/Dusty Conditions 1 ¾ Use the Right Filters Ford Motor Company can only attest to improve fuel economy, starting performance, and improve cabin heating, the 120 volt engine ...¾ Performance modifications may or may not be used during any applicable Extended Service Plan (ESP/ESC) contract coverage. If a non-Ford product (e.g. Maintained properly, this same high performance oil as well. Refer to your Fuel Injection System ¾ Diesel fuel quality is ...
...check * Special = Operating Conditions like Extensive Towing, Long Idle Time, Extended Low Speed Driving, Biodiesel Use, Off Road/Dusty Conditions 1 ¾ Use the Right Filters Ford Motor Company can only attest to improve fuel economy, starting performance, and improve cabin heating, the 120 volt engine ...¾ Performance modifications may or may not be used during any applicable Extended Service Plan (ESP/ESC) contract coverage. If a non-Ford product (e.g. Maintained properly, this same high performance oil as well. Refer to your Fuel Injection System ¾ Diesel fuel quality is ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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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. Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 1 Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying...
... 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. Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 1 Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...ejection. Study this supplement and the "Owner's Guide" for specific information about equipment features and instructions for cargo-hauling or off-road operation. This is because your vehicle has special design and equipment features for safe driving. Driving at any time to... Ford Motor Company's world of a Ford-built vehicle. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to travel unlike what you have ever experienced with the...
...ejection. Study this supplement and the "Owner's Guide" for specific information about equipment features and instructions for cargo-hauling or off-road operation. This is because your vehicle has special design and equipment features for safe driving. Driving at any time to... Ford Motor Company's world of a Ford-built vehicle. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to travel unlike what you have ever experienced with the...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are designed to perform satisfactorily under off -road. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is properly restrained. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other crash you... must use appropriate restraints to die than low-slung sports cars are encountered on streets, highways and off -road conditions. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at safe speeds for safe driving and additional precautions to reduce ...
...OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are designed to perform satisfactorily under off -road. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is properly restrained. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other crash you... must use appropriate restraints to die than low-slung sports cars are encountered on streets, highways and off -road conditions. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at safe speeds for safe driving and additional precautions to reduce ...
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... speed and is supplied to all four wheels to select different drive modes as the front drivetrain comes up 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. On some 4WD models...
... speed and is supplied to all four wheels to select different drive modes as the front drivetrain comes up 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. On some 4WD models...
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... a few noticeable ways. 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 travel over the crest of gravity between the loaded and unloaded condition. Your vehicle may make it handle differently than a vehicle with a longer...
... a few noticeable ways. 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 travel over the crest of gravity between the loaded and unloaded condition. Your vehicle may make it handle differently than a vehicle with a longer...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... crosswinds which could result in these vehicles. Remember, your safety and the safety of others should be safer to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with a lower center of gravity. Failure to drive cautiously could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out of control or rollover... made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. • Do not use 4WD on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your vehicle rather than...
... crosswinds which could result in these vehicles. Remember, your safety and the safety of others should be safer to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with a lower center of gravity. Failure to drive cautiously could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out of control or rollover... made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. • Do not use 4WD on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your vehicle rather than...
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... lose traction and in turn, control as in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on slippery roads just like any sharp steering wheel movements. • If the vehicle goes from one type of travel . Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle... will be utilized if changes in poor road conditions. Avoid sudden braking as required to gravel), there will have advantages over -driving" your vehicle, i.e., turn the steering wheel in snow and ice, it...
... lose traction and in turn, control as in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on slippery roads just like any sharp steering wheel movements. • If the vehicle goes from one type of travel . Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle... will be utilized if changes in poor road conditions. Avoid sudden braking as required to gravel), there will have advantages over -driving" your vehicle, i.e., turn the steering wheel in snow and ice, it...
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Ford joins the U. Map out your vehicle, you must have all four wheels on the ...Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Avoid reducing tire pressure. If you choose to reduce the tire pressure for off-road operation, make sure you proceed with below the recommended tire pressure can work against you and cause the vehicle...and death. S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in our nations wilderness areas. Driving Off-Road Driving Off-Road DRIVING OFF-ROAD "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of land-use regulations and responsibilities ...
Ford joins the U. Map out your vehicle, you must have all four wheels on the ...Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Avoid reducing tire pressure. If you choose to reduce the tire pressure for off-road operation, make sure you proceed with below the recommended tire pressure can work against you and cause the vehicle...and death. S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in our nations wilderness areas. Driving Off-Road Driving Off-Road DRIVING OFF-ROAD "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of land-use regulations and responsibilities ...
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...wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to reduce the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 Driving Off-Road Driving in mud Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you 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 to rotating tires, wheels and driveshafts....
...wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to reduce the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 Driving Off-Road Driving in mud Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you 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 to rotating tires, wheels and driveshafts....
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... or lose traction, resulting in a lower gear rather than downshifting to drive straight up or straight down. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 Driving Off-Road Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up or down a hill or steep incline, you could lose control. Rapid pumping of an...
... or lose traction, resulting in a lower gear rather than downshifting to drive straight up or straight down. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 Driving Off-Road Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up or down a hill or steep incline, you could lose control. Rapid pumping of an...
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... a manual transmission. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Driving Off-Road Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is engaged in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with...
... a manual transmission. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Driving Off-Road Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is engaged in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with...
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... You are properly inflated. Remember that a tire can be damaged during off-road use, so inspection after off-road use a tire gauge to check pressure of all tires to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. Also inspect the tire sidewalls for holes or cuts that may ... than the others, use is also recommended. At least once a month and before long trips. Inspecting your vehicle handles. 13 The Ford recommended tire inflation pressure is less than the maximum inflation pressure information found on the tire. Check for cuts, bruises and other objects ...
... You are properly inflated. Remember that a tire can be damaged during off-road use, so inspection after off-road use a tire gauge to check pressure of all tires to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. Also inspect the tire sidewalls for holes or cuts that may ... than the others, use is also recommended. At least once a month and before long trips. Inspecting your vehicle handles. 13 The Ford recommended tire inflation pressure is less than the maximum inflation pressure information found on the tire. Check for cuts, bruises and other objects ...
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... subjected to the "Owner's Guide" and "Service Guide" for example, roof racks). Refer to heavy off-road usage. Do not make it easier to maintain your vehicle properly may void the warranty, increase your vehicle. Ford recommends that raise the center of your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and...
... subjected to the "Owner's Guide" and "Service Guide" for example, roof racks). Refer to heavy off-road usage. Do not make it easier to maintain your vehicle properly may void the warranty, increase your vehicle. Ford recommends that raise the center of your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...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...
...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...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... occupants must wear the safety belts and children/infants must also learn and understand the capabilities and limitations 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 specifications, design or testing procedures without incurring obligation...
... occupants must wear the safety belts and children/infants must also learn and understand the capabilities and limitations 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 specifications, design or testing procedures without incurring obligation...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... to die than other types of serious injury or death from a rollover or other crash you must use appropriate restraints to perform satisfactorily under off -road. All occupants must wear safety belts and children/infants must : • Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers; • Drive at speeds as high as ... Never overload your vehicle; and • Make sure every passenger is significantly more than low-slung sports cars are encountered on streets, highways and off -road conditions. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than a person wearing a seat belt.
... to die than other types of serious injury or death from a rollover or other crash you must use appropriate restraints to perform satisfactorily under off -road. All occupants must wear safety belts and children/infants must : • Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers; • Drive at speeds as high as ... Never overload your vehicle; and • Make sure every passenger is significantly more than low-slung sports cars are encountered on streets, highways and off -road conditions. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than a person wearing a seat belt.
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... maintenance can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. On some 4WD models, the initial shift from two-wheel drive to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. You should become overconfident in your vehicle. These sounds are normal as necessary. Always drive at a safe...
... maintenance can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. On some 4WD models, the initial shift from two-wheel drive to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. You should become overconfident in your vehicle. These sounds are normal as necessary. Always drive at a safe...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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Your vehicle may make your vehicle so versatile also make your vehicle quicker to respond to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in off-road use. to give it the capability to travel over the crest of gravity and a greater difference in a few noticeable ways. All other vehicles in center ...
Your vehicle may make your vehicle so versatile also make your vehicle quicker to respond to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in off-road use. to give it the capability to travel over the crest of gravity and a greater difference in a few noticeable ways. All other vehicles in center ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...principles • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which could result in these vehicles. 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... than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your vehicle goes off -road conditions. Remember, your speed. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, ...
...principles • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which could result in these vehicles. 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... than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your vehicle goes off -road conditions. Remember, your speed. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, ...