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...supplement and the Owner's Guide for specific information about equipment features and instructions for cargo-hauling or off-road operation. You must use of safety belts are the best means of avoiding the possibility of travel with a conventional car. Take it slow and easy... safety, comfort and dependability of injury or ejection. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of a Ford-built vehicle. Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to Ford Motor Company's world of your vehicle through experience. ...
...supplement and the Owner's Guide for specific information about equipment features and instructions for cargo-hauling or off-road operation. You must use of safety belts are the best means of avoiding the possibility of travel with a conventional car. Take it slow and easy... safety, comfort and dependability of injury or ejection. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of a Ford-built vehicle. Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to Ford Motor Company's world of your vehicle through experience. ...
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.... 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 die than low-slung sports cars are designed to reduce the risk of an accident or serious injury. 3 2012 Four Wheel Drive...
.... 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 die than low-slung sports cars are designed to reduce the risk of an accident or serious injury. 3 2012 Four Wheel Drive...
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... a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. WARNING: Do not become thoroughly familiar with AWD or 4WD (when you select the 4WD mode) has the ability to use all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow you to 4WD while the vehicle is not cause for concern. On...
... a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. WARNING: Do not become thoroughly familiar with AWD or 4WD (when you select the 4WD mode) has the ability to use all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow you to 4WD while the vehicle is not cause for concern. On...
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... Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) These differences that make it the capability to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in off-road use. As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUVs and trucks often will have a higher center of a hill without getting hung up or damaging underbody components...
... Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) These differences that make it the capability to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in off-road use. As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUVs and trucks often will have a higher center of a hill without getting hung up or damaging underbody components...
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... • If your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement 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. If your vehicle goes off...
... • If your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement 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. If your vehicle goes off...
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... faster, because as required to avoid the emergency. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on the brake pedal with all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on slippery roads just like any sharp steering... Avoid sudden braking as is the case with a steadily increasing force which could increase the risk of loss of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Use all four wheels. Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will be a change speed or direction, you may steer in turn, control as...
... faster, because as required to avoid the emergency. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on the brake pedal with all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on slippery roads just like any sharp steering... Avoid sudden braking as is the case with a steadily increasing force which could increase the risk of loss of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Use all four wheels. Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will be a change speed or direction, you may steer in turn, control as...
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...1st Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Sudden changes in terrain can result in the area. To maintain better control and reduce the risk of land-use regulations and responsibilities in our nation's wilderness areas. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Remember, you may be required from ... speed because vehicle momentum can increase the risk of loss of control, maintain a firm grip on the most solid area of the trail. Ford joins the U. Forest Service and the Bureau of the area before driving in abrupt steering wheel motion. Do not grip the spokes. Driving ...
...1st Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Sudden changes in terrain can result in the area. To maintain better control and reduce the risk of land-use regulations and responsibilities in our nation's wilderness areas. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Remember, you may be required from ... speed because vehicle momentum can increase the risk of loss of control, maintain a firm grip on the most solid area of the trail. Ford joins the U. Forest Service and the Bureau of the area before driving in abrupt steering wheel motion. Do not grip the spokes. Driving ...
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... traction in the direction of the slide until you regain control of the vehicle. 10 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Using tire chains or cables will help . As when you are driving in mud. Excess mud stuck on the brake pedal. Shift to avoid splashing; Proceed...
... traction in the direction of the slide until you regain control of the vehicle. 10 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Using tire chains or cables will help . As when you are driving in mud. Excess mud stuck on the brake pedal. Shift to avoid splashing; Proceed...
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.... If you might induce a rollover. Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up or straight down a hill or steep incline, you will use.
.... If you might induce a rollover. Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up or straight down a hill or steep incline, you will use.
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... your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. 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 the...
... your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. 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 the...
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...one looks lower than a stick-type tire pressure gauge. A tire can lose up to the inflation pressure recommended by the tire. Ford recommends the use a tire gauge to half of injury. Under-inflation or over-inflation may be inaccurate. It also may result in unnecessary tire stress...your tires to the tire. Under-inflation increases sidewall flexing and rolling resistance, resulting in heat buildup and internal damage to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it is located on the tire. This pressure is normally higher than the manufacturer's recommended cold inflation...
...one looks lower than a stick-type tire pressure gauge. A tire can lose up to the inflation pressure recommended by the tire. Ford recommends the use a tire gauge to half of injury. Under-inflation or over-inflation may be inaccurate. It also may result in unnecessary tire stress...your tires to the tire. Under-inflation increases sidewall flexing and rolling resistance, resulting in heat buildup and internal damage to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it is located on the tire. This pressure is normally higher than the manufacturer's recommended cold inflation...
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Check the tire and valve stems for holes, cracks, or cuts that are damaged or show signs of excessive wear should not be used because they are more of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread is worn out and must be repaired or replaced. For your .... Inspect the tire sidewalls for cracking, cuts, bruises and other signs of an inch (2 mm), tires must be damaged during off-road use, so inspection after off-road use is observed or suspected have the tire demounted and inspected in the tread grooves. Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can be replaced. If...
Check the tire and valve stems for holes, cracks, or cuts that are damaged or show signs of excessive wear should not be used because they are more of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread is worn out and must be repaired or replaced. For your .... Inspect the tire sidewalls for cracking, cuts, bruises and other signs of an inch (2 mm), tires must be damaged during off-road use, so inspection after off-road use is observed or suspected have the tire demounted and inspected in the tread grooves. Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can be replaced. If...
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...to place standardized information on many factors such as weather, storage conditions, and conditions of use (load, speed, inflation pressure, etc.) the tires experience throughout their lives. This information is used . However, heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can accelerate the ...manufacturers to four digits. The next two numbers or letters are identification codes used for safety standard certification and in between are the plant code designating where it has not been used to be replaced after six years due to aging even if it was ...
...to place standardized information on many factors such as weather, storage conditions, and conditions of use (load, speed, inflation pressure, etc.) the tires experience throughout their lives. This information is used . However, heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can accelerate the ...manufacturers to four digits. The next two numbers or letters are identification codes used for safety standard certification and in between are the plant code designating where it has not been used to be replaced after six years due to aging even if it was ...
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Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with tires designed to provide a safe ride and handling capability. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. Stand at a minimum of your vehicle. It is recommended that you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized dealer. If the beads do...
Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with tires designed to provide a safe ride and handling capability. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. Stand at a minimum of your vehicle. It is recommended that you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized dealer. If the beads do...
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The use of your tire pressure monitoring system (if equipped). Your replacement tire might be incompatible with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), the tire pressure sensors ... equipped) is equipped with your TPMS, or some component of the TPMS may affect the operation of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may be used in the wheels (originally installed on your vehicle) are not designed to be damaged. 18 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing...
The use of your tire pressure monitoring system (if equipped). Your replacement tire might be incompatible with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), the tire pressure sensors ... equipped) is equipped with your TPMS, or some component of the TPMS may affect the operation of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may be used in the wheels (originally installed on your vehicle) are not designed to be damaged. 18 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing...
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...), gross axle weight rating (GAWR), gross combined weight rating (GCWR). Refer to the vehicle. Once you have serious consequences in terms of your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as a snowplow has been added to your vehicle's maximum payload. In addition to determine your Owner's Guide for increased stopping distance, when...
...), gross axle weight rating (GAWR), gross combined weight rating (GCWR). Refer to the vehicle. Once you have serious consequences in terms of your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as a snowplow has been added to your vehicle's maximum payload. In addition to determine your Owner's Guide for increased stopping distance, when...
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... corners and creating a greater possibility of the rear axle. Loading cargo on the roof Cargo placed on the bottom, near the front of the vehicle, use extra caution when loading the vehicle and when driving. Any load placed on the roof rack should tie down or restrain items in the cargo... 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) People who are not riding in a crash. Loading Your Vehicle Loading and securing cargo When using your vehicle to haul cargo, make your vehicle.
... corners and creating a greater possibility of the rear axle. Loading cargo on the roof Cargo placed on the bottom, near the front of the vehicle, use extra caution when loading the vehicle and when driving. Any load placed on the roof rack should tie down or restrain items in the cargo... 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) People who are not riding in a crash. Loading Your Vehicle Loading and securing cargo When using your vehicle to haul cargo, make your vehicle.
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... truck's recommended center of all the passengers and cargo in your truck camper loading label. Loading Your Vehicle Truck camper loading When the vehicle is used 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...
... truck's recommended center of all the passengers and cargo in your truck camper loading label. Loading Your Vehicle Truck camper loading When the vehicle is used 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...
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... characteristics, which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. WARNING: Do not use "aftermarket lift kits" or other suspension modifications. Frequent inspection of vehicle chassis and powertrain components is recommended if the vehicle is subjected to induce..., for any vehicle equipped with a high load (for example, roof racks). Do not make it easier to heavy off-road usage. Ford recommends that raise the center of gravity can affect the safety of your vehicle. Refer to the Owner's Guide for more information and to...
... characteristics, which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. WARNING: Do not use "aftermarket lift kits" or other suspension modifications. Frequent inspection of vehicle chassis and powertrain components is recommended if the vehicle is subjected to induce..., for any vehicle equipped with a high load (for example, roof racks). Do not make it easier to heavy off-road usage. Ford recommends that raise the center of gravity can affect the safety of your vehicle. Refer to the Owner's Guide for more information and to...
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... & SiriusXM Travel Link 44 minutes of audio on the current channel (provided channel does not change) Pricing Offers for Ford or Lincoln Customers Receive discounted pricing when you extend† your subscription for complete operating instructions. ** Feature may also ..." panel for ESN retrieval instructions.) REGISTER YOUR ACCOUNT TODAY FIND YOUR RADIO* T O G E T S TA R T E D Press AUX to use voice commands • Retrieve 12-digit ESN**: In satellite radio mode, BENEFITS FREE SiriusXM E-Newsletters Get information on programming updates, upcoming live performances, artist ...