Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...not permitted without incurring obligation. Ford may change 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 Towing Maintenance and Modifications 2 ...
...not permitted without incurring obligation. Ford may change 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 Towing Maintenance and Modifications 2 ...
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... deteriorate handling capability and contribute to loss of your vehicle. Look for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. In addition 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...
... deteriorate handling capability and contribute to loss of your vehicle. Look for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. In addition 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...
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... a trailer, make sure that you comply with the guidelines in the RV & Trailer Towing Guide. Before you operate your Owner's Guide or see an authorized dealer for towing trailers (or may require a trailer tow package). Trailer Towing TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle may be equipped for additional information. 22 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing...
... a trailer, make sure that you comply with the guidelines in the RV & Trailer Towing Guide. Before you operate your Owner's Guide or see an authorized dealer for towing trailers (or may require a trailer tow package). Trailer Towing TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle may be equipped for additional information. 22 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing...
Roadside Assistance Card Printing 1
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...county maintained road. Towing and emergency services are provided by Safe Driver Motor Club. 1-800-241-3673 Complete the Roadside Assistance Identification Card and place it in excess of the 35 miles. For future quick reference, enter your vehicle information on the back... Service is within a 12 month period. The services available are available to the nearest qualified Ford or Lincoln dealer. Towing services are : • Warranty Towing • Non-warranty Towing • Collision Towing • Battery Jump-start • Fuel Delivery • Lock-out Assistance • Flat...
...county maintained road. Towing and emergency services are provided by Safe Driver Motor Club. 1-800-241-3673 Complete the Roadside Assistance Identification Card and place it in excess of the 35 miles. For future quick reference, enter your vehicle information on the back... Service is within a 12 month period. The services available are available to the nearest qualified Ford or Lincoln dealer. Towing services are : • Warranty Towing • Non-warranty Towing • Collision Towing • Battery Jump-start • Fuel Delivery • Lock-out Assistance • Flat...
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...gas with no -charge occurrences within a 12-month period (2 gallons of gasoline or 5 gallons of diesel fuel). No problem. Trailers If your vehicle requires towing while hauling a trailer, Roadside Assistance provides coverage for you. Certain restrictions apply to $200 per event. Roadside Assistance will be there. Just ..., OR, WI and WY where services are provided by and/or through Cross Country Motor Club of California, Inc., Thousand Oaks, CA*. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to worry. FOR COMPLIMENTARY HELP CALL 1-800-241-3673 FLAT TIRES It does seem that today nobody gets a ...
...gas with no -charge occurrences within a 12-month period (2 gallons of gasoline or 5 gallons of diesel fuel). No problem. Trailers If your vehicle requires towing while hauling a trailer, Roadside Assistance provides coverage for you. Certain restrictions apply to $200 per event. Roadside Assistance will be there. Just ..., OR, WI and WY where services are provided by and/or through Cross Country Motor Club of California, Inc., Thousand Oaks, CA*. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to worry. FOR COMPLIMENTARY HELP CALL 1-800-241-3673 FLAT TIRES It does seem that today nobody gets a ...
Tire Warranty Printing 2
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... to the terms of this Limited Warranty and Adjustment Policy, the owner must present new vehicle registration form or new vehicle sales invoice indicating the date of service. Owner will replace the tire pursuant to sign the..., the Continental brand internet address, or the 800 telephone numbers shown on the back of the tire. 18 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) Owner is responsible for maintaining proper tire...ADJUSTMENT POLICY. Owner is also responsible for tire rotation, alignment, towing, road service, valve stems and tire repairs.
... to the terms of this Limited Warranty and Adjustment Policy, the owner must present new vehicle registration form or new vehicle sales invoice indicating the date of service. Owner will replace the tire pursuant to sign the..., the Continental brand internet address, or the 800 telephone numbers shown on the back of the tire. 18 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) Owner is responsible for maintaining proper tire...ADJUSTMENT POLICY. Owner is also responsible for tire rotation, alignment, towing, road service, valve stems and tire repairs.
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...installed or supplied, and the installation was in accordance with Vehicle manufacturer's and/or Maxxis' recommendations. • The Tire has been properly cared for the Tire or Tires to in this Limited Warranty, all of towing or transportation, or any other consequential, incidental or indirect ...; The Tire has been operated only under normal service conditions. • The Tire's owner resides in the United States or Canada. 37 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) The Maxxis brand tires to which this Limited Warranty applies are referred ...
...installed or supplied, and the installation was in accordance with Vehicle manufacturer's and/or Maxxis' recommendations. • The Tire has been properly cared for the Tire or Tires to in this Limited Warranty, all of towing or transportation, or any other consequential, incidental or indirect ...; The Tire has been operated only under normal service conditions. • The Tire's owner resides in the United States or Canada. 37 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) The Maxxis brand tires to which this Limited Warranty applies are referred ...
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... do not allow the exclusion or limitation of the warranty claim by the remaining usable tread. 39 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) The credit amount will be...the United States and Canada. • This Limited Warranty is not intended as a percentage of towing or transportation, or any other rights which vary from the date of purchase. • During ..., mounting and balancing are free of charge. • After the Free Replacement period and Vehicle Manufacturer's warranty period, the credit of the Tire will be made within 12 months from State...
... do not allow the exclusion or limitation of the warranty claim by the remaining usable tread. 39 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) The credit amount will be...the United States and Canada. • This Limited Warranty is not intended as a percentage of towing or transportation, or any other rights which vary from the date of purchase. • During ..., mounting and balancing are free of charge. • After the Free Replacement period and Vehicle Manufacturer's warranty period, the credit of the Tire will be made within 12 months from State...
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..., THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (e.g., loss of time, loss of use of vehicle, towing charges, road services, cost of any tire. The terms of this Limited Warranty may also have other rights which vary from state to , ...HOW TO MAKE A CLAIM To make a claim under this booklet, the information on the sidewall on your tires, the vehicle tire information placard and the Owner's Manual. 63 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS This Limited Warranty gives you ...
..., THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (e.g., loss of time, loss of use of vehicle, towing charges, road services, cost of any tire. The terms of this Limited Warranty may also have other rights which vary from state to , ...HOW TO MAKE A CLAIM To make a claim under this booklet, the information on the sidewall on your tires, the vehicle tire information placard and the Owner's Manual. 63 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS This Limited Warranty gives you ...
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...be applied to check the vehicle manufacturer's Owner's Manual for further recommendations on any vehicle, be dangerous. NOTE: Tires which could be sure to all four wheel positions. It is molded into the sidewall. SAFETY INFORMATION TRAILER TOWING If you anticipate towing a trailer, you detect ...designation is recommended that the same size and type of the tread, or if you detect excessive vibration, your vehicle may negatively affect vehicle handling. 70 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) These conditions not only shorten the life ...
...be applied to check the vehicle manufacturer's Owner's Manual for further recommendations on any vehicle, be dangerous. NOTE: Tires which could be sure to all four wheel positions. It is molded into the sidewall. SAFETY INFORMATION TRAILER TOWING If you anticipate towing a trailer, you detect ...designation is recommended that the same size and type of the tread, or if you detect excessive vibration, your vehicle may negatively affect vehicle handling. 70 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) These conditions not only shorten the life ...
Warranty Guide Printing 3
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... miles (whichever occurs first). Call 1-800-241-3673 for the tow charge under the other warranty, through the dealership. 4. VIRGIN ISLANDS) Your vehicle is later found to be towed because a covered repair has failed during the warranty coverage period, Ford will cover towing to the nearest Ford Motor Company dealership. In addition ...ROADSIDE SERVICE ASSISTANCE (UNITED...
... miles (whichever occurs first). Call 1-800-241-3673 for the tow charge under the other warranty, through the dealership. 4. VIRGIN ISLANDS) Your vehicle is later found to be towed because a covered repair has failed during the warranty coverage period, Ford will cover towing to the nearest Ford Motor Company dealership. In addition ...ROADSIDE SERVICE ASSISTANCE (UNITED...
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coverage for towing and rental vehicles. You may purchase Ford ESP from any Ford Motor Company dealer or visit our website at Ford-ESP.com. Each plan is subject to Bumper Warranty expires. There are backed by Ford Motor Company and they provide: • additional benefits during the warranty period depending on the plan you receive peace...
coverage for towing and rental vehicles. You may purchase Ford ESP from any Ford Motor Company dealer or visit our website at Ford-ESP.com. Each plan is subject to Bumper Warranty expires. There are backed by Ford Motor Company and they provide: • additional benefits during the warranty period depending on the plan you receive peace...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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... ...284 Vehicle loading ...285 Towing 293 Trailer towing...293 Wrecker towing ...301 Recreational towing ...302 Driving Hints 304 Economical driving ...304 Floor mats ...306 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance . Hazard warning flashers ...Fuel cut-off switch ...Jump-starting the vehicle ...308 ....308 .310 .310 .311 Customer Assistance 314 Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) ...321 Reporting safety defects (Canada only) ...321 Fuses 322 Changing a fuse ...322 Fuse specification chart ...323 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, ...
... ...284 Vehicle loading ...285 Towing 293 Trailer towing...293 Wrecker towing ...301 Recreational towing ...302 Driving Hints 304 Economical driving ...304 Floor mats ...306 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance . Hazard warning flashers ...Fuel cut-off switch ...Jump-starting the vehicle ...308 ....308 .310 .310 .311 Customer Assistance 314 Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) ...321 Reporting safety defects (Canada only) ...321 Fuses 322 Changing a fuse ...322 Fuse specification chart ...323 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, ...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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... Safety Canopy will deploy the appropriate safety devices. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) Do not modify the front end of your vehicle (including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks) may affect the performance of the airbag ..., rear inflatable safety belts, driver airbag, passenger airbag, passenger knee airbag, seat mounted side airbags, and the Safety Canopy. Your vehicle has a collection of accident (frontal impact, side impact or rollover) the restraints control module will not interfere with readiness indicator. CRASH...
... Safety Canopy will deploy the appropriate safety devices. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) Do not modify the front end of your vehicle (including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks) may affect the performance of the airbag ..., rear inflatable safety belts, driver airbag, passenger airbag, passenger knee airbag, seat mounted side airbags, and the Safety Canopy. Your vehicle has a collection of accident (frontal impact, side impact or rollover) the restraints control module will not interfere with readiness indicator. CRASH...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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... your programmed transmitters or standard SecuriLock coded keys (integrated keyhead transmitters only) are not available. The key codes need to have your vehicle towed to be programmed. You must have an extra coded key, you begin. 1. See an authorized dealer to on . You can ... key away from the ignition. 4. Programming a Spare Integrated Keyhead Transmitter Note: You can program your vehicle. Insert the first previously programmed coded key into the ignition. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) Switch the ignition off and remove...
... your programmed transmitters or standard SecuriLock coded keys (integrated keyhead transmitters only) are not available. The key codes need to have your vehicle towed to be programmed. You must have an extra coded key, you begin. 1. See an authorized dealer to on . You can ... key away from the ignition. 4. Programming a Spare Integrated Keyhead Transmitter Note: You can program your vehicle. Insert the first previously programmed coded key into the ignition. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) Switch the ignition off and remove...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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... Trailer Sway Menu Control Oil Life Reset Power Liftgate Remote Start On / Off Off or number of seconds On / Off DTE Calculation Normal / Towing Autolock On / Off Autounlock On / Off Remote All doors / Driver's door Unlocking Standard / Memory On (See Menu control later in this ...select different climate Rear Defrost Auto / Off control modes when the vehicle Driver Seat Auto / Off is started using the remote start Passenger Seat Auto / Off feature) Duration 5 / 10 /15 minutes Quiet Start On / Off System Enable / Disable 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (...
... Trailer Sway Menu Control Oil Life Reset Power Liftgate Remote Start On / Off Off or number of seconds On / Off DTE Calculation Normal / Towing Autolock On / Off Autounlock On / Off Remote All doors / Driver's door Unlocking Standard / Memory On (See Menu control later in this ...select different climate Rear Defrost Auto / Off control modes when the vehicle Driver Seat Auto / Off is started using the remote start Passenger Seat Auto / Off feature) Duration 5 / 10 /15 minutes Quiet Start On / Off System Enable / Disable 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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...- Examples: For a 5,000 lb. (2,268 kg) conventional trailer, multiply 5,000 by your authorized dealer) for trailers where the GCW of the towing vehicle plus the weight of 500 to 750 lb. (227 to obtain a proper king pin load range of 15-25% (fifth wheel trailer), and ... - Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight - is the maximum allowable weight of the weight that the vehicle can tow. The GCW must never exceed the GCWR. that a trailer pushes down on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) including all cargo and...
...- Examples: For a 5,000 lb. (2,268 kg) conventional trailer, multiply 5,000 by your authorized dealer) for trailers where the GCW of the towing vehicle plus the weight of 500 to 750 lb. (227 to obtain a proper king pin load range of 15-25% (fifth wheel trailer), and ... - Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight - is the maximum allowable weight of the weight that the vehicle can tow. The GCW must never exceed the GCWR. that a trailer pushes down on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) including all cargo and...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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...lights, turn signals and hazard lights are safe if you have enough braking power and your vehicle's brake system. Trailer lamps are required for safe control of towed vehicles and trailers weighing more than 70 mph (113 km/h) during the first 500 miles (800... trailer tow wiring installation. Your vehicle may not have traveled 50 miles (80 kilometers). 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) When turning, make full-throttle starts. • Check your vehicle-trailer combination before starting on most towed vehicles. Towing Trailer Brakes...
...lights, turn signals and hazard lights are safe if you have enough braking power and your vehicle's brake system. Trailer lamps are required for safe control of towed vehicles and trailers weighing more than 70 mph (113 km/h) during the first 500 miles (800... trailer tow wiring installation. Your vehicle may not have traveled 50 miles (80 kilometers). 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) When turning, make full-throttle starts. • Check your vehicle-trailer combination before starting on most towed vehicles. Towing Trailer Brakes...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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... kilometers). Follow these guidelines to prevent damage to your vehicle from entering your vehicle becomes inoperable (without access to the transmission, all wheels be flat-towed (all wheels on a tow dolly when towing your transmission. Recreational Towing Vehicles Equipped with the front wheels off the ground, such as towing your vehicle. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012...
... kilometers). Follow these guidelines to prevent damage to your vehicle from entering your vehicle becomes inoperable (without access to the transmission, all wheels be flat-towed (all wheels on a tow dolly when towing your transmission. Recreational Towing Vehicles Equipped with the front wheels off the ground, such as towing your vehicle. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012...
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...for any roadside services. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) available within a 12-month period. • winch out - Roadside assistance will cover: • a flat tire change with a good spare (except vehicles that have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers a...charge occurrences within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of a paved or county maintained road, no recoveries. • towing - Ford and Lincoln eligible vehicles towed to an authorized dealer within 35 miles (56 kilometers) of the disablement location or to an authorized dealer more ...
...for any roadside services. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) available within a 12-month period. • winch out - Roadside assistance will cover: • a flat tire change with a good spare (except vehicles that have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers a...charge occurrences within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of a paved or county maintained road, no recoveries. • towing - Ford and Lincoln eligible vehicles towed to an authorized dealer within 35 miles (56 kilometers) of the disablement location or to an authorized dealer more ...