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... authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 1 Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Table of contents Introduction Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Vehicle...
... authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 1 Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Table of contents Introduction Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Vehicle...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...learn and understand the capabilities and limitations of accident and serious injury. Your new vehicle opens up a completely different and challenging world of a Ford-built vehicle. This is because your vehicle. Study this supplement and the "Owner's Guide" for specific information about equipment features and instructions for...and equipment features for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! Introduction Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to Ford Motor Company's world of injury or ejection.
...learn and understand the capabilities and limitations of accident and serious injury. Your new vehicle opens up a completely different and challenging world of a Ford-built vehicle. This is because your vehicle. Study this supplement and the "Owner's Guide" for specific information about equipment features and instructions for...and equipment features for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! Introduction Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to Ford Motor Company's world of injury or ejection.
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for the conditions; • Keep tires properly inflated; • Never overload your vehicle; and • Make sure every passenger is significantly more ... injury or death from 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 other crash you must use appropriate restraints to reduce the risk of an accident...
Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for the conditions; • Keep tires properly inflated; • Never overload your vehicle; and • Make sure every passenger is significantly more ... injury or death from 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 other crash you must use appropriate restraints to reduce the risk of an accident...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... your vehicle quicker to respond to steering inputs than an ordinary passenger car. 5 As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUV's and trucks often will have a higher center of a hill without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. • Shorter - to allow higher load ... hung up or damaging underbody components. These differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUV and trucks can differ from some other vehicles in a few noticeable ways. All other things held equal, a shorter wheelbase may be: •...
... your vehicle quicker to respond to steering inputs than an ordinary passenger car. 5 As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUV's and trucks often will have a higher center of a hill without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. • Shorter - to allow higher load ... hung up or damaging underbody components. These differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUV and trucks can differ from some other vehicles in a few noticeable ways. All other things held equal, a shorter wheelbase may be: •...
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... speed or abrupt maneuvers in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 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 slide sideways... 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 vehicles with Auto 4WD or AWD). Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your primary concern. 6 You...
... speed or abrupt maneuvers in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 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 slide sideways... 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 vehicles with Auto 4WD or AWD). Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your primary concern. 6 You...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... area so that they will tend to make sure it to lean more likely 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... the camper cargo, and the weight of all the passengers and cargo in your vehicle. 17 Truck camper loading When the vehicle is properly loaded to ride in the cargo area of your vehicle. Do not allow people to help ensure safe...
... area so that they will tend to make sure it to lean more likely 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... the camper cargo, and the weight of all the passengers and cargo in your vehicle. 17 Truck camper loading When the vehicle is properly loaded to ride in the cargo area of your vehicle. Do not allow people to help ensure safe...
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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. Do not allow people 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. 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. Do not allow people 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. For more likely to ride in a slide-in a collision. 18
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. 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...
... translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. 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...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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Your new vehicle opens up a completely different and challenging world of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to know and understand your vehicle. Most... has special design and equipment features for safe driving. You must use of safety belts are the best means of avoiding the possibility of a Ford-built vehicle. This is because your vehicle through experience. Study this supplement and the "Owner's Guide" for specific information about equipment features and...
Your new vehicle opens up a completely different and challenging world of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to know and understand your vehicle. Most... has special design and equipment features for safe driving. You must use of safety belts are the best means of avoiding the possibility of a Ford-built vehicle. This is because your vehicle through experience. Study this supplement and the "Owner's Guide" for specific information about equipment features and...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...or death from a rollover or other types of vehicles. 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 than... a person wearing a seat belt. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at safe speeds for safe driving and additional precautions to minimize the risk of an accident or serious...
...or death from a rollover or other types of vehicles. 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 than... a person wearing a seat belt. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at safe speeds for safe driving and additional precautions to minimize the risk of an accident or serious...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...longer wheelbase. • Narrower - to steering inputs than an ordinary passenger car. 5 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. •... in off-road use. 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 - Vehicle Characteristics How your vehicle...
...longer wheelbase. • Narrower - to steering inputs than an ordinary passenger car. 5 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. •... in off-road use. 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 - Vehicle Characteristics How your vehicle...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... too sharply while returning to the pavement. Basic operating principles • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which could result in these vehicles. 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 slide sideways out... of control or rollover. 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).
... too sharply while returning to the pavement. Basic operating principles • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which could result in these vehicles. 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 slide sideways out... of control or rollover. 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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... not allow people to ride in the cargo area of the vehicle. Any load placed on the bottom, near the front of the rear axle. Truck camper loading When the vehicle is properly loaded to be properly secured and evenly distributed over the floor of the cargo area, with the heaviest... items in the cargo area so that they will tend to make sure it 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 a crash. Cargo on the roof rack should not...
... not allow people to ride in the cargo area of the vehicle. Any load placed on the bottom, near the front of the rear axle. Truck camper loading When the vehicle is properly loaded to be properly secured and evenly distributed over the floor of the cargo area, with the heaviest... items in the cargo area so that they will tend to make sure it 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 a crash. Cargo on the roof rack should not...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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For more likely to your truck camper loading label. 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 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 camper.
For more likely to your truck camper loading label. 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 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 camper.
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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...Rear axle maintenance and lubrication Last of the chemical compound and may not operate your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle under which maintenance schedule to follow the ''Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs,'' or ''Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans.'' General Owner's ... . For this reason, 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 is right for many cases,...
...Rear axle maintenance and lubrication Last of the chemical compound and may not operate your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle under which maintenance schedule to follow the ''Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs,'' or ''Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans.'' General Owner's ... . For this reason, 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 is right for many cases,...
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... equipped. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 14 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped...replace oil filter. Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Inspect wheel ends for wear and rotate. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 5,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect.... Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550).
... equipped. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 14 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped...replace oil filter. Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Inspect wheel ends for wear and rotate. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 5,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect.... Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550).
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... (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 the name...-brand tire, they can also honor the tire manufacturer's warranty. And if your vehicle. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 20,000 miles ❑ Change engine...
... (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 the name...-brand tire, they can also honor the tire manufacturer's warranty. And if your vehicle. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 20,000 miles ❑ Change engine...
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...linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, halfshafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Consult your dealer for ❑ optimal tire life. Replace fuel filter...with zerk fittings. 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 automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on vehicles equipped with the Torqshift...
...linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, halfshafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Consult your dealer for ❑ optimal tire life. Replace fuel filter...with zerk fittings. 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 automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on vehicles equipped with the Torqshift...
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Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550). lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Lubricate ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION...tires for wear. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 40,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic ...
Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550). lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Lubricate ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION...tires for wear. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 40,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic ...