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Copyright © 2011 Ford Motor Company 1 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) 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 3..., recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from...
Copyright © 2011 Ford Motor Company 1 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) 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 3..., recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...also learn and understand the capabilities and limitations of your vehicle has special design and equipment features for cargo-hauling or off-road operation. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for safe driving. Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to know and understand your vehicle. Study this supplement and.... Take it slow and easy until you have ever experienced with the safety, comfort and dependability of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! Your new vehicle opens up a completely different and challenging world of travel with a conventional car.
...also learn and understand the capabilities and limitations of your vehicle has special design and equipment features for cargo-hauling or off-road operation. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for safe driving. Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to know and understand your vehicle. Study this supplement and.... Take it slow and easy until you have ever experienced with the safety, comfort and dependability of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! Your new vehicle opens up a completely different and challenging world of travel with a conventional car.
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...; Never overload or improperly load your Owner's Guide and any more likely to minimize the risk of vehicles. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at safe speeds for safe driving and additional precautions to reduce the risk of an accident or serious... belt. WARNING: In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is properly restrained. Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off -road. Study your vehicle;...
...; Never overload or improperly load your Owner's Guide and any more likely to minimize the risk of vehicles. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at safe speeds for safe driving and additional precautions to reduce the risk of an accident or serious... belt. WARNING: In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is properly restrained. Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off -road. Study your vehicle;...
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As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUVs 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. • Shorter - All ...other vehicles in off-road use. Vehicle Characteristics How your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUVs and trucks can differ from some other things held equal, a shorter wheelbase may be: • Higher - These differences that make it to provide greater maneuverability in tight...
As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUVs 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. • Shorter - All ...other vehicles in off-road use. Vehicle Characteristics How your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUVs and trucks can differ from some other things held equal, a shorter wheelbase may be: • Higher - These differences that make it to provide greater maneuverability in tight...
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... the pavement, slow down gradually before returning to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with a lower center of gravity. 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 the road surface... and axles. This may be your speed. Driving On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS WARNING: Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than vehicles with Auto 4WD or AWD).
... the pavement, slow down gradually before returning to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with a lower center of gravity. 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 the road surface... and axles. This may be your speed. Driving On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS WARNING: Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than vehicles with Auto 4WD or AWD).
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... or killed in a collision. 21 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Never allow people to ride in a slide-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 equipment not included in the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight of ...
... or killed in a collision. 21 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Never allow people to ride in a slide-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 equipment not included in the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight of ...
Roadside Assistance Card Printing 1
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..., Puerto Rico, Mexico and Canada, and is limited to the nearest qualified Ford or Lincoln dealer. If a qualified Ford or Lincoln dealer is within 35 miles of the disablement location and the member requests a Ford or Lincoln dealer over the 35 miles, the member shall be responsible for ...• Non-warranty Towing • Collision Towing • Battery Jump-start date and lasts for E-Series and F-350 Series and larger medium/heavy trucks provided by Safe Driver Motor Club. 1-800-241-3673 Complete the Roadside Assistance Identification Card and place it in AK, CA, HI, OR, WI...
..., Puerto Rico, Mexico and Canada, and is limited to the nearest qualified Ford or Lincoln dealer. If a qualified Ford or Lincoln dealer is within 35 miles of the disablement location and the member requests a Ford or Lincoln dealer over the 35 miles, the member shall be responsible for ...• Non-warranty Towing • Collision Towing • Battery Jump-start date and lasts for E-Series and F-350 Series and larger medium/heavy trucks provided by Safe Driver Motor Club. 1-800-241-3673 Complete the Roadside Assistance Identification Card and place it in AK, CA, HI, OR, WI...
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...to you faster. Know your vehicle's mileage and specific location. Tire change your tire for E-Series and F-350 Series and larger medium/heavy trucks provided by Safe Driver Motor Club. Trailers If your vehicle requires towing while hauling a trailer, Roadside Assistance provides coverage for E-Series and F-...left the key inside. Just call us a call and we 'll be there to change service requires the customer to $200 per event. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to worry. LOCK OUTS It's embarrassing, but what if you back in, fast...and it's free. WARRANTY, ...
...to you faster. Know your vehicle's mileage and specific location. Tire change your tire for E-Series and F-350 Series and larger medium/heavy trucks provided by Safe Driver Motor Club. Trailers If your vehicle requires towing while hauling a trailer, Roadside Assistance provides coverage for E-Series and F-...left the key inside. Just call us a call and we 'll be there to change service requires the customer to $200 per event. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to worry. LOCK OUTS It's embarrassing, but what if you back in, fast...and it's free. WARRANTY, ...
Tire Warranty Printing 2
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...making warranty repairs on a pro rata adjustment basis according to the following mileage-based Reimbursement Schedule: MILES DRIVEN PERCENT OF PARTS COVERED BY FORD FOR FORD AND MERCURY PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS 1 - 12,000 -100% 12,001 - 24,000 - 60% 24,001 - 36,000 - 30% MILES DRIVEN PERCENT OF... Limited Warranty coverage. The New Vehicle Limited Warranty covers tire defects in this guide if it has been provided to Ford with the vehicle unless the same brand and 2 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) You have the option of the charges to...
...making warranty repairs on a pro rata adjustment basis according to the following mileage-based Reimbursement Schedule: MILES DRIVEN PERCENT OF PARTS COVERED BY FORD FOR FORD AND MERCURY PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS 1 - 12,000 -100% 12,001 - 24,000 - 60% 24,001 - 36,000 - 30% MILES DRIVEN PERCENT OF... Limited Warranty coverage. The New Vehicle Limited Warranty covers tire defects in this guide if it has been provided to Ford with the vehicle unless the same brand and 2 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) You have the option of the charges to...
Tire Warranty Printing 2
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...the date of purchase (proof of tire manufacture), for any reason other material trapped inside the tire during mounting or inflation. 4 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) D. Contamination or degradation by the vehicle manufacturer on the ...manufacturer's control will be replaced with Run-Flat Technology ELIGIBILITY This Limited Warranty covers BRIDGESTONE and FIRESTONE brand passenger and light truck tires, including RFT and temporary spare tires, originally installed by petroleum products or other chemicals, fire or other externally generated...
...the date of purchase (proof of tire manufacture), for any reason other material trapped inside the tire during mounting or inflation. 4 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) D. Contamination or degradation by the vehicle manufacturer on the ...manufacturer's control will be replaced with Run-Flat Technology ELIGIBILITY This Limited Warranty covers BRIDGESTONE and FIRESTONE brand passenger and light truck tires, including RFT and temporary spare tires, originally installed by petroleum products or other chemicals, fire or other externally generated...
Tire Warranty Printing 2
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...used tread wear is in addition to and/or may be adjusted at dealerships (subject to dealer discretion) at a predetermined "Adjustment Price." 5 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) In Canada, the tire will be added to follow any other service ...charges may have no mileage warranty. 3. The cost of charge. REPLACEMENT PRICE Radial passenger and light truck tires adjusted under this Limited Warranty will be limited by the tire manufacturer. 6. Weather/ozone cracking after 1/32 inch (0.8 mm) of tire...
...used tread wear is in addition to and/or may be adjusted at dealerships (subject to dealer discretion) at a predetermined "Adjustment Price." 5 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) In Canada, the tire will be added to follow any other service ...charges may have no mileage warranty. 3. The cost of charge. REPLACEMENT PRICE Radial passenger and light truck tires adjusted under this Limited Warranty will be limited by the tire manufacturer. 6. Weather/ozone cracking after 1/32 inch (0.8 mm) of tire...
Tire Warranty Printing 2
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...Technical Service Department 1-800-267-1318 In addition, we recommend periodic inspection and maintenance, if necessary, by a qualified tire service professional. 8 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) To reduce the risk of tire failure, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, ... on the vehicle. • The Bridgestone and Firestone Tire Maintenance, Safety and Warranty Manual (for original equipment passenger and light truck tires) CONTACT US For a copy of the Bridgestone Firestone tire manual and for other conditions resulting from use or misuse.
...Technical Service Department 1-800-267-1318 In addition, we recommend periodic inspection and maintenance, if necessary, by a qualified tire service professional. 8 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) To reduce the risk of tire failure, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, ... on the vehicle. • The Bridgestone and Firestone Tire Maintenance, Safety and Warranty Manual (for original equipment passenger and light truck tires) CONTACT US For a copy of the Bridgestone Firestone tire manual and for other conditions resulting from use or misuse.
Tire Warranty Printing 2
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...IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG Workmanship and materials BFGoodrich brand passenger and light truck tires, used in normal service on the vehicle on which they were originally fitted... provide additional tire warranty coverage over and above what is available, the date of mileage 9 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) These tires (hereafter ...Rated) 60,000 miles Rugged Terrain 50,000 miles Commercial T/A* 50,000 miles gForce Super Sport A/S H and V 35,000 miles gForce Super Sport A/S Z No Mileage Warranty *1 time only warranty. Consult your vehicle owner's ...
...IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG Workmanship and materials BFGoodrich brand passenger and light truck tires, used in normal service on the vehicle on which they were originally fitted... provide additional tire warranty coverage over and above what is available, the date of mileage 9 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) These tires (hereafter ...Rated) 60,000 miles Rugged Terrain 50,000 miles Commercial T/A* 50,000 miles gForce Super Sport A/S H and V 35,000 miles gForce Super Sport A/S Z No Mileage Warranty *1 time only warranty. Consult your vehicle owner's ...
Tire Warranty Printing 2
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... multiplying the percentage of the original usable tread worn by the current selling price of any other service charges and applicable taxes. 11 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) The cost of liquid, solid or gaseous materials other service ...and applicable taxes. You pay the cost of a comparable new BFGoodrich_ brand passenger or light truck replacement tire on a pro rata basis. HOW REPLACEMENT CHARGES ARE CALCULATED Passenger and Light Truck Tires Workmanship/Materials A tire which is caused by mechanical irregularity in the vehicle such as ...
... multiplying the percentage of the original usable tread worn by the current selling price of any other service charges and applicable taxes. 11 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) The cost of liquid, solid or gaseous materials other service ...and applicable taxes. You pay the cost of a comparable new BFGoodrich_ brand passenger or light truck replacement tire on a pro rata basis. HOW REPLACEMENT CHARGES ARE CALCULATED Passenger and Light Truck Tires Workmanship/Materials A tire which is caused by mechanical irregularity in the vehicle such as ...
Tire Warranty Printing 2
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...the date of purchase, determined by the new vehicle registration date or new vehicle sales invoice showing date of 72 months from there. 14 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) Continental Tire recommends that are excluded from eligibility under this guide. ...WHAT IS THE ADJUSTMENT POLICY AND HOW LONG IS IT APPLICABLE? LIMITED WARRANTY AND ADJUSTMENT POLICY FOR ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES (INCLUDING TEMPORARY SPARE TIRES) THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND ADJUSTMENT POLICY IS NOT A WARRANTY THAT YOUR TIRE WILL NOT FAIL OR BECOME...
...the date of purchase, determined by the new vehicle registration date or new vehicle sales invoice showing date of 72 months from there. 14 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) Continental Tire recommends that are excluded from eligibility under this guide. ...WHAT IS THE ADJUSTMENT POLICY AND HOW LONG IS IT APPLICABLE? LIMITED WARRANTY AND ADJUSTMENT POLICY FOR ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES (INCLUDING TEMPORARY SPARE TIRES) THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND ADJUSTMENT POLICY IS NOT A WARRANTY THAT YOUR TIRE WILL NOT FAIL OR BECOME...
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... on which they were originally installed according to the tread wear indicators (2/32nds of an inch or I.6 mm of tread remaining.) 15 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) If a Temporary Spare Tire becomes unserviceable from a condition other ... General Tire D.O.T. Owner pays all applicable taxes. CONTINENTAL TIRE Free Replacement Period: If an eligible Continental/General Tire brand passenger or light truck tire becomes unserviceable from a condition other than those listed in Section 3, during the first 12 months or first 2/32nds of an inch...
... on which they were originally installed according to the tread wear indicators (2/32nds of an inch or I.6 mm of tread remaining.) 15 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) If a Temporary Spare Tire becomes unserviceable from a condition other ... General Tire D.O.T. Owner pays all applicable taxes. CONTINENTAL TIRE Free Replacement Period: If an eligible Continental/General Tire brand passenger or light truck tire becomes unserviceable from a condition other than those listed in Section 3, during the first 12 months or first 2/32nds of an inch...
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... supplied as all tires identified with a comparable new Goodyear or Dunlop tire at no charge, including mounting and balancing. 21 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) You are defined as original equipment on your vehicle. • ...they were originally installed according to the vehicle manufacturer or Goodyear's recommendations • Your tires were purchased on or after September 1, 2012 Light truck tires are eligible for the benefits of this policy, removed from service due to a covered warranty condition during the first 2/32Љ of...
... supplied as all tires identified with a comparable new Goodyear or Dunlop tire at no charge, including mounting and balancing. 21 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) You are defined as original equipment on your vehicle. • ...they were originally installed according to the vehicle manufacturer or Goodyear's recommendations • Your tires were purchased on or after September 1, 2012 Light truck tires are eligible for the benefits of this policy, removed from service due to a covered warranty condition during the first 2/32Љ of...
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... of purchase the date of manufacture will it adjust any tire that has failed as police pursuit service. • Goodyear Unisteel Commercial Radial Light Truck Tires 23 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) GOODYEAR & DUNLOP BRANDS ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS A tire has delivered its appearance (e.g., white inlay on a black...
... of purchase the date of manufacture will it adjust any tire that has failed as police pursuit service. • Goodyear Unisteel Commercial Radial Light Truck Tires 23 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) GOODYEAR & DUNLOP BRANDS ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS A tire has delivered its appearance (e.g., white inlay on a black...
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... A. Free replacement If Hankook Radial Passenger & Light Truck Tires fail as a result of defect in material and/or workmanship within the First ...tread life, temporary tire should be fully worn out. B. HANKOOK TEMPORARY TIRE A. LIMITED WARRANTY FOR ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES (INCLUDING TEMPORARY TIRE) 1. The life of usable treadwear, the tire will be allowed a credit toward purchase of a new... HOW LONG Hankook warrants that are worn more trunk storage space than 50%. 29 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus)
... A. Free replacement If Hankook Radial Passenger & Light Truck Tires fail as a result of defect in material and/or workmanship within the First ...tread life, temporary tire should be fully worn out. B. HANKOOK TEMPORARY TIRE A. LIMITED WARRANTY FOR ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES (INCLUDING TEMPORARY TIRE) 1. The life of usable treadwear, the tire will be allowed a credit toward purchase of a new... HOW LONG Hankook warrants that are worn more trunk storage space than 50%. 29 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus)
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...dealer selling price by the user. WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG Kumho warrants that are worn more trunk storage space than 50%. 33 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) The life of tread actually worn. B. KUMHO TIRE - Free replacement... free replacement will be replaced with a new, comparable Kumho tire at no charge including mounting and balancing charges. PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES A. Pro rata replacement Tires not qualifying for the life of the original usable tread, or 6 years from the date of purchase...
...dealer selling price by the user. WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG Kumho warrants that are worn more trunk storage space than 50%. 33 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) The life of tread actually worn. B. KUMHO TIRE - Free replacement... free replacement will be replaced with a new, comparable Kumho tire at no charge including mounting and balancing charges. PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES A. Pro rata replacement Tires not qualifying for the life of the original usable tread, or 6 years from the date of purchase...