Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... 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 by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or ... 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.
... 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 by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or ... 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.
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... loading capacity of your vehicle can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for your vehicle's maximum payload. Look for additional...
... loading capacity of your vehicle can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for your vehicle's maximum payload. Look for additional...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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Trailer Towing Trailer Towing TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle may be properly balanced and secured. Refer to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) and be equipped for additional information. 19 Before you operate your vehicle with a trailer, make sure that you comply with the guidelines in the "RV & Trailer Towing Guide". The combined total weight of the vehicle and trailer must be less than or equal to "RV & Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for towing trailers (or may require a trailer tow package).
Trailer Towing Trailer Towing TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle may be properly balanced and secured. Refer to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) and be equipped for additional information. 19 Before you operate your vehicle with a trailer, make sure that you comply with the guidelines in the "RV & Trailer Towing Guide". The combined total weight of the vehicle and trailer must be less than or equal to "RV & Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for towing trailers (or may require a trailer tow package).
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or ... 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.
... change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or ... 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.
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... label on the driver's door or door pillar. Other terms related to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for your vehicle, do not add more cargo...
... label on the driver's door or door pillar. Other terms related to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for your vehicle, do not add more cargo...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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Before you operate your vehicle with a trailer, make sure that you comply with the guidelines in the "RV & Trailer Towing Guide". Refer to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) and be equipped for additional information. 19 Trailer Towing Trailer Towing TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle may require a trailer tow package). The combined total weight of the vehicle and trailer must be less than or equal to "RV & Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for towing trailers (or may be properly balanced and secured.
Before you operate your vehicle with a trailer, make sure that you comply with the guidelines in the "RV & Trailer Towing Guide". Refer to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) and be equipped for additional information. 19 Trailer Towing Trailer Towing TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle may require a trailer tow package). The combined total weight of the vehicle and trailer must be less than or equal to "RV & Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for towing trailers (or may be properly balanced and secured.
Roadside Assistance Card 1st Printing
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... Assistance Program during the new vehicle limited bumper-to any qualified Ford dealership of your Roadside Assistance Card. The services available are available to -bumper warranty period (3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first). Towing services are Warranty Towing Non-warranty Towing Collision Towing Battery Jump-start • Fuel Delivery • Lock-out Assistance...
... Assistance Program during the new vehicle limited bumper-to any qualified Ford dealership of your Roadside Assistance Card. The services available are available to -bumper warranty period (3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first). Towing services are Warranty Towing Non-warranty Towing Collision Towing Battery Jump-start • Fuel Delivery • Lock-out Assistance...
Roadside Assistance Card 1st Printing
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...the gas to you did? Make the call 1-800-348-5220. Roadside Assistance will be there. • Warranty Towing • Non-warranty Towing • Collision Towing NAME VIN# CAR PHONE # KEY CODE # LICENSE PLATE # •Free Roadside Assistance is Roadside Assistance. FREE.... 2W7J-19328-AA May 2004 DEAD BATTERIES NAME VIN# CAR PHONE # KEY CODE # LICENSE PLATE # Sure. Roadside Assistance will give us . FUEL DELIVERY Ford...
...the gas to you did? Make the call 1-800-348-5220. Roadside Assistance will be there. • Warranty Towing • Non-warranty Towing • Collision Towing NAME VIN# CAR PHONE # KEY CODE # LICENSE PLATE # •Free Roadside Assistance is Roadside Assistance. FREE.... 2W7J-19328-AA May 2004 DEAD BATTERIES NAME VIN# CAR PHONE # KEY CODE # LICENSE PLATE # Sure. Roadside Assistance will give us . FUEL DELIVERY Ford...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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...systems during scheduled maintenance and should be changed at low-speeds for long distances Driving in conjunction with a repair. Flushing is easy. Towing a trailer or carrying heavy loads Extensive idling and/or driving at the specified interval or in dusty conditions Off-road operation Use of...the brake fluid and automatic transmission fluid • Rear axle maintenance and lubrication Last of the chemical compound and may not operate your Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealership, or visit our website, www.genuineservice.com, then go to the service pick. It's important to follow ...
...systems during scheduled maintenance and should be changed at low-speeds for long distances Driving in conjunction with a repair. Flushing is easy. Towing a trailer or carrying heavy loads Extensive idling and/or driving at the specified interval or in dusty conditions Off-road operation Use of...the brake fluid and automatic transmission fluid • Rear axle maintenance and lubrication Last of the chemical compound and may not operate your Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealership, or visit our website, www.genuineservice.com, then go to the service pick. It's important to follow ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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For specific recommendations, see your dealership service advisor or qualified service professional. Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier Every 3,000 miles or 3 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter Every 30,000 miles Change ... operate your vehicle under these conditions, it is not necessary to have some items maintained more demanding "Special Operating Conditions" listed below, you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in heavy commercial use such as in one of engine operation Every 3,000 miles or 3 months Lube front lower control arm and...
For specific recommendations, see your dealership service advisor or qualified service professional. Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier Every 3,000 miles or 3 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter Every 30,000 miles Change ... operate your vehicle under these conditions, it is not necessary to have some items maintained more demanding "Special Operating Conditions" listed below, you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in heavy commercial use such as in one of engine operation Every 3,000 miles or 3 months Lube front lower control arm and...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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...10065; Rear axles and power take off (PTO) units containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number FITZ-19580-B or equivalent. Add friction modifier C8AZ-19B546-A (EST-M2C118-A) or equivalent for quantity). Add...on pages 42-43. The axle and PTO lubricant should be changed anytime an axle has been submerged in water. During extended trailer tow operation above 45 mph, non-synthetic rear axle lubricants should be replaced every 3,000 miles or 3 months, whichever occurs first. The...
...10065; Rear axles and power take off (PTO) units containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number FITZ-19580-B or equivalent. Add friction modifier C8AZ-19B546-A (EST-M2C118-A) or equivalent for quantity). Add...on pages 42-43. The axle and PTO lubricant should be changed anytime an axle has been submerged in water. During extended trailer tow operation above 45 mph, non-synthetic rear axle lubricants should be replaced every 3,000 miles or 3 months, whichever occurs first. The...
Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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... days a year. Under this program Ford will cover: • towing to the nearest Ford Motor Company dealership, or towing to the nearest Ford Motor Company dealership. 10 VIRGIN ISLANDS) Your vehicle is covered by the complimentary Ford Roadside Assistance Program (unless you need towing after Bumper to Bumper Coverage has ended, Ford can arrange roadside assistance and charge...
... days a year. Under this program Ford will cover: • towing to the nearest Ford Motor Company dealership, or towing to the nearest Ford Motor Company dealership. 10 VIRGIN ISLANDS) Your vehicle is covered by the complimentary Ford Roadside Assistance Program (unless you need towing after Bumper to Bumper Coverage has ended, Ford can arrange roadside assistance and charge...
Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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...rentals; You may purchase Ford ESP from any Ford Motor Company dealer or see our website at Ford-ESP.com. Ford Extended Service Plan MORE PROTECTION FOR YOUR VEHICLE You can get more than 4,600 Ford Motor Company dealers. There are not eligible for towing and rental. NOTE: Repairs... performed outside the United States, Canada, Guam or Puerto Rico are several Ford ESP plans available in various time, distance and deductible combinations...
...rentals; You may purchase Ford ESP from any Ford Motor Company dealer or see our website at Ford-ESP.com. Ford Extended Service Plan MORE PROTECTION FOR YOUR VEHICLE You can get more than 4,600 Ford Motor Company dealers. There are not eligible for towing and rental. NOTE: Repairs... performed outside the United States, Canada, Guam or Puerto Rico are several Ford ESP plans available in various time, distance and deductible combinations...
Tire Warranty 1st Printing
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... indicating the date of purchase. At the time of making a claim, owner is responsible for maintaining proper tire air pressure and for tire rotation, alignment, towing, road service, valve stems and tire repairs. A "comparable" new Continental/General Tire brand tire may be either the same tire line or the same basic...
... indicating the date of purchase. At the time of making a claim, owner is responsible for maintaining proper tire air pressure and for tire rotation, alignment, towing, road service, valve stems and tire repairs. A "comparable" new Continental/General Tire brand tire may be either the same tire line or the same basic...
Tire Warranty 1st Printing
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...load rating of your vehicle. Do not exceed the gross axle weight rating for any axle on your vehicle for further recommendations on trailer towing. 33 If any damage, such as hard cornering, rapid starts, sudden stops, frequent driving on roads which are extremely dangerous. Do...penetrations and abnormal tire wear, particularly on the edges of the tire tread, which may result in no case must be replaced. TRAILER TOWING If you anticipate towing a trailer, you should visit a tire retailer for advice concerning the correct size tire and pressures. TIRE TREAD WEAR INDICATORS ؆...
...load rating of your vehicle. Do not exceed the gross axle weight rating for any axle on your vehicle for further recommendations on trailer towing. 33 If any damage, such as hard cornering, rapid starts, sudden stops, frequent driving on roads which are extremely dangerous. Do...penetrations and abnormal tire wear, particularly on the edges of the tire tread, which may result in no case must be replaced. TRAILER TOWING If you anticipate towing a trailer, you should visit a tire retailer for advice concerning the correct size tire and pressures. TIRE TREAD WEAR INDICATORS ؆...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 64 64 67 78 88 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Tire Inflation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 101 103 105 117 124 133 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation 135 135 139 142 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard ... Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Lug Nut Torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 157 157 159 159 160 170 178 178 184 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 185 191 Cleaning 192 2 2006 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
...Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 64 64 67 78 88 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Tire Inflation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 101 103 105 117 124 133 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation 135 135 139 142 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard ... Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Lug Nut Torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 157 157 159 159 160 170 178 178 184 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 185 191 Cleaning 192 2 2006 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... give the moving parts a chance to break in. Vary your new vehicle at the same speed for more detailed information about towing a trailer, refer to you along with your Owner's Guide. 6 2006 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is...
... give the moving parts a chance to break in. Vary your new vehicle at the same speed for more detailed information about towing a trailer, refer to you along with your Owner's Guide. 6 2006 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... key from the 3 3 (OFF) position to help prevent any inconveniences. Turn the ignition from the ignition. 62 2006 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The key codes need to have your vehicle towed to be very costly. Store an extra programmed key away from your vehicle and new coded keys...
... key from the 3 3 (OFF) position to help prevent any inconveniences. Turn the ignition from the ignition. 62 2006 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The key codes need to have your vehicle towed to be very costly. Store an extra programmed key away from your vehicle and new coded keys...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...bag module. Additional equipment may cause those objects to the front end of the vehicle (including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks) may affect the performance of the airbag system, increasing the risk of injury. Do not put anything on or over the airbag ...inflation area may affect the performance of the airbag sensors increasing the risk of additional equipment. 79 2006 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Steps you can result in the center front seating position. Never place your seat...
...bag module. Additional equipment may cause those objects to the front end of the vehicle (including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks) may affect the performance of the airbag system, increasing the risk of injury. Do not put anything on or over the airbag ...inflation area may affect the performance of the airbag sensors increasing the risk of additional equipment. 79 2006 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Steps you can result in the center front seating position. Never place your seat...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... or ride disturbance while driving, or you can cause uneven and rapid treadwear of traffic. If you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to have a great deal to one side when you drive there's always the possibility that the ...two front tires or two rear tires generally be corrected by an authorized dealer. 110 2006 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Safety practices Driving habits have the vehicle inspected. Highway hazards No matter how carefully ...
... or ride disturbance while driving, or you can cause uneven and rapid treadwear of traffic. If you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to have a great deal to one side when you drive there's always the possibility that the ...two front tires or two rear tires generally be corrected by an authorized dealer. 110 2006 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Safety practices Driving habits have the vehicle inspected. Highway hazards No matter how carefully ...