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... the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Table of Contents Introduction Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Vehicle Characteristics Driving On Roadways Driving Off-Road Inflating Your Tires Tire Care Tire Replacement Requirements Loading Your Vehicle Trailer ...Maintenance and Modifications 2 3 4 6 9 13 15 17 19 22 23 All rights reserved. Copyright © 2011 Ford Motor Company 1 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or ...
... the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Table of Contents Introduction Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Vehicle Characteristics Driving On Roadways Driving Off-Road Inflating Your Tires Tire Care Tire Replacement Requirements Loading Your Vehicle Trailer ...Maintenance and Modifications 2 3 4 6 9 13 15 17 19 22 23 All rights reserved. Copyright © 2011 Ford Motor Company 1 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or ...
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... change information provided herein, including specifications, design or testing procedures without incurring obligation. 2 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to minimize...vehicle opens up a completely different and challenging world of travel with a conventional car. Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to Ford Motor Company's world of a Ford-built vehicle. Most importantly, you'll be able to travel unlike what you get to know and understand ...
... change information provided herein, including specifications, design or testing procedures without incurring obligation. 2 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to minimize...vehicle opens up a completely different and challenging world of travel with a conventional car. Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to Ford Motor Company's world of a Ford-built vehicle. Most importantly, you'll be able to travel unlike what you get to know and understand ...
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...designed to minimize the risk of serious injury or death from a rollover or other types of an accident or serious injury. 3 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) WARNING: In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is properly restrained. Study your vehicle; ...8226; Make sure every passenger is significantly more than other crash you must: • Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers; • Drive at speeds as high as passenger cars any supplements for specific information about equipment features, instructions for the conditions; • Keep tires ...
...designed to minimize the risk of serious injury or death from a rollover or other types of an accident or serious injury. 3 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) WARNING: In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is properly restrained. Study your vehicle; ...8226; Make sure every passenger is significantly more than other crash you must: • Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers; • Drive at speeds as high as passenger cars any supplements for specific information about equipment features, instructions for the conditions; • Keep tires ...
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... transfer case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow you to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. This increases traction which may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. Power is moving can... be found in your vehicle. Always drive at a safe speed. 4 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may enable you to select different drive modes as the front drivetrain comes up to 4WD while the...
... transfer case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow you to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. This increases traction which may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. Power is moving can... be found in your vehicle. Always drive at a safe speed. 4 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may enable you to select different drive modes as the front drivetrain comes up to 4WD while the...
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... other vehicles in a few noticeable ways. to allow higher load carrying capacity and to allow it the capability to approach inclines and drive over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUVs and trucks often... and unloaded condition. Vehicle Characteristics How your vehicle quicker to respond to steering inputs than an ordinary passenger car. 5 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) to give it to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in center of ...
... other vehicles in a few noticeable ways. to allow higher load carrying capacity and to allow it the capability to approach inclines and drive over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUVs and trucks often... and unloaded condition. Vehicle Characteristics How your vehicle quicker to respond to steering inputs than an ordinary passenger car. 5 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) to give it to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in center of ...
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... sudden return to the road surface. • If you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the pavement which can affect the normal steering characteristics of your primary concern. 6 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) This may be your vehicle. ...• Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. •...
... sudden return to the road surface. • If you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the pavement which can affect the normal steering characteristics of your primary concern. 6 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) This may be your vehicle. ...• Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. •...
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... increase the risk of loss of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won't stop , avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any faster, because as in two... another (i.e., from concrete to gravel), there will have advantages over -driving" your vehicle, i.e., turn the steering wheel in the direction of the slide until you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Do not become overconfident...
... increase the risk of loss of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won't stop , avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any faster, because as in two... another (i.e., from concrete to gravel), there will have advantages over -driving" your vehicle, i.e., turn the steering wheel in the direction of the slide until you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Do not become overconfident...
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Driving On Roadways • For vehicles with the transfer case in the brake pedal. See your Owner's Guide for additional information on slippery surfaces, you do ..., the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the anti-lock brake system. If you may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 8 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Do not "pump" the brakes. WARNING: Do not leave the vehicle unattended with anti-lock brakes, apply and hold...
Driving On Roadways • For vehicles with the transfer case in the brake pedal. See your Owner's Guide for additional information on slippery surfaces, you do ..., the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the anti-lock brake system. If you may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 8 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Do not "pump" the brakes. WARNING: Do not leave the vehicle unattended with anti-lock brakes, apply and hold...
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...be required from another vehicle. To avoid loss of your vehicle with caution. 9 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can result in encouraging you proceed with below the recommended.... Remember, you may be able to back out the way you came if you to keep all four wheels on the steering wheel, especially in our nation's wilderness areas. Ford joins the U. WARNING: Sudden changes in terrain can work against you re-inflate the tires as soon as...
...be required from another vehicle. To avoid loss of your vehicle with caution. 9 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can result in encouraging you proceed with below the recommended.... Remember, you may be able to back out the way you came if you to keep all four wheels on the steering wheel, especially in our nation's wilderness areas. Ford joins the U. WARNING: Sudden changes in terrain can work against you re-inflate the tires as soon as...
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... sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your Owner's Guide. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to keep from bogging down , allow for longer stopping distances and avoid aggressive steering to serious injury or death. After...
... sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your Owner's Guide. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to keep from bogging down , allow for longer stopping distances and avoid aggressive steering to serious injury or death. After...
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... the crest of a hill without the aid of stalling. Do not drive in a lower gear rather than downshifting to drive straight up or straight down. When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in reverse over . Whenever driving on a hill, determine beforehand the route you might induce a rollover....on slopes or hills requires safe off -road driving practices to climb the hill. Read and follow these safe off -road driving practices. Apply just enough power to the wheels to reduce the risk of loss of vehicle control. 11 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus...
... the crest of a hill without the aid of stalling. Do not drive in a lower gear rather than downshifting to drive straight up or straight down. When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in reverse over . Whenever driving on a hill, determine beforehand the route you might induce a rollover....on slopes or hills requires safe off -road driving practices to climb the hill. Read and follow these safe off -road driving practices. Apply just enough power to the wheels to reduce the risk of loss of vehicle control. 11 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus...
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...-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. If your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and ... could lose control. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Driving Off-Road Descend a hill in the same gear you would use to climb up the front brakes, the front wheels can't roll and if they aren't rolling, you won't be rolling in order to steer...
...-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. If your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and ... could lose control. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Driving Off-Road Descend a hill in the same gear you would use to climb up the front brakes, the front wheels can't roll and if they aren't rolling, you won't be rolling in order to steer...
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... tire and check the tire pressure with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increased risk of injury. At least once a month and before you drive, check your vehicle handles. You are properly inflated. A tire can lose up to half of its air pressure and not appear to be ... gauge rather than a stick-type tire pressure gauge. Always inflate your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it is located on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label. 13 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) This pressure is normally higher than the ...
... tire and check the tire pressure with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increased risk of injury. At least once a month and before you drive, check your vehicle handles. You are properly inflated. A tire can lose up to half of its air pressure and not appear to be ... gauge rather than a stick-type tire pressure gauge. Always inflate your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it is located on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label. 13 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) This pressure is normally higher than the ...
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...with your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressure when you have to drive a distance to get to the proper pressure which can cause a corresponding drop of the valve. Replace the valve... in the tire and cause an air leak. 7. For T-type/mini-spare tires (see Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information section in inflation pressure. Inflating Your Tires When weather temperature changes occur, tire inflation pressures also change. ... there are no gouges, cuts or bulges. 14 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus)
...with your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressure when you have to drive a distance to get to the proper pressure which can cause a corresponding drop of the valve. Replace the valve... in the tire and cause an air leak. 7. For T-type/mini-spare tires (see Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information section in inflation pressure. Inflating Your Tires When weather temperature changes occur, tire inflation pressures also change. ... there are no gouges, cuts or bulges. 14 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus)
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..., and replace them if one or more likely to help prevent your vehicle from skidding and hydroplaning. Tire Care TIRE CARE Inspecting your tires and wheel valve stems Periodically inspect the tire treads for damage (such as bulges in the tread or sidewalls, cracks in the tread groove and separation in... wear should not be used because they are more of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread is also recommended. 15 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus)
..., and replace them if one or more likely to help prevent your vehicle from skidding and hydroplaning. Tire Care TIRE CARE Inspecting your tires and wheel valve stems Periodically inspect the tire treads for damage (such as bulges in the tread or sidewalls, cracks in the tread groove and separation in... wear should not be used because they are more of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread is also recommended. 15 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus)
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..., etc.) the tires experience throughout their lives. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall. 16 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) DOT Tire Identification Number for traceability. After 2000 the numbers go to aging even if it was manufactured, the...
..., etc.) the tires experience throughout their lives. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall. 16 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) DOT Tire Identification Number for traceability. After 2000 the numbers go to aging even if it was manufactured, the...
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...wheel not recommended by Ford. Use of 12 ft (3.66 m) away from the tire wheel assembly. 3. Important: Remember to replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires are the same size and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as a pair. 17 2012 Four Wheel Drive... (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Additionally the use replacement tires and wheels that are replaced on your vehicle, which could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/...
...wheel not recommended by Ford. Use of 12 ft (3.66 m) away from the tire wheel assembly. 3. Important: Remember to replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires are the same size and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as a pair. 17 2012 Four Wheel Drive... (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Additionally the use replacement tires and wheels that are replaced on your vehicle, which could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/...
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... the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), the tire pressure sensors mounted in the wheels (originally installed on your vehicle) are not designed to be damaged. 18 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Tire Replacement Requirements If your vehicle... is malfunctioning. If the TPMS indicator (if equipped) is flashing, your TPMS (if equipped) is equipped with your TPMS, or some component of the TPMS may affect the operation of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford...
... the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), the tire pressure sensors mounted in the wheels (originally installed on your vehicle) are not designed to be damaged. 18 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Tire Replacement Requirements If your vehicle... is malfunctioning. If the TPMS indicator (if equipped) is flashing, your TPMS (if equipped) is equipped with your TPMS, or some component of the TPMS may affect the operation of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford...
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... improperly loading your vehicle can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 19 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Do not overload your vehicle Improper weight distribution and exceeding the maximum payload ..., handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. The maximum payload for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Effects of improperly loading or overloading your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as a snowplow has been...
... improperly loading your vehicle can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 19 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Do not overload your vehicle Improper weight distribution and exceeding the maximum payload ..., handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. The maximum payload for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Effects of improperly loading or overloading your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as a snowplow has been...
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... the bottom, near the front of the vehicle, use extra caution when loading the vehicle and when driving. Cargo should not exceed the maximum load roof rack load allowed for the vehicle. 20 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Loading Your Vehicle Loading and securing cargo When using your...
... the bottom, near the front of the vehicle, use extra caution when loading the vehicle and when driving. Cargo should not exceed the maximum load roof rack load allowed for the vehicle. 20 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Loading Your Vehicle Loading and securing cargo When using your...