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Copyright © 2011 Ford Motor Company 1 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) 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 ...
Copyright © 2011 Ford Motor Company 1 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) 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 ...
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... what you 'll be able to change information provided herein, including specifications, design or testing procedures without incurring obligation. 2 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Your vehicle, particularly when loaded, will handle differently than an ordinary passenger car....You must use of safety belts are the best means of avoiding the possibility of injury or ejection. Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to Ford Motor Company's world of your vehicle through experience. This is because your vehicle. Most importantly, you have ever experienced with the...
... what you 'll be able to change information provided herein, including specifications, design or testing procedures without incurring obligation. 2 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Your vehicle, particularly when loaded, will handle differently than an ordinary passenger car....You must use of safety belts are the best means of avoiding the possibility of injury or ejection. Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to Ford Motor Company's world of your vehicle through experience. This is because your vehicle. Most importantly, you have ever experienced with the...
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... vehicles and trucks handle differently than other crash you must use appropriate restraints to reduce the risk of an accident or serious injury. 3 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus)
... vehicles and trucks handle differently than other crash you must use appropriate restraints to reduce the risk of an accident or serious injury. 3 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus)
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...may enable you operate your Owner's Guide. You should become overconfident in low traction situations, it won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicle in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. Information on shifting procedures and maintenance can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound... vehicle equipped with this information before you to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. Power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow you select the 4WD mode) has the ...
...may enable you operate your Owner's Guide. You should become overconfident in low traction situations, it won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicle in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. Information on shifting procedures and maintenance can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound... vehicle equipped with this information before you to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. Power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow you select the 4WD mode) has the ...
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... held equal, a shorter wheelbase may be: • Higher - Your vehicle may make it the capability to steering inputs than an ordinary passenger car. 5 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) to travel over the crest of gravity between the loaded and unloaded condition. to give it handle differently...
... held equal, a shorter wheelbase may be: • Higher - Your vehicle may make it the capability to steering inputs than an ordinary passenger car. 5 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) to travel over the crest of gravity between the loaded and unloaded condition. to give it handle differently...
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...pavement • If your vehicle goes off -road conditions. Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your primary concern. 6 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) This may be less risky to strike small inanimate objects, (such as highway reflectors), and incur ... road and slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may damage the drivelines and axles. You may lose...
...pavement • If your vehicle goes off -road conditions. Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your primary concern. 6 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) This may be less risky to strike small inanimate objects, (such as highway reflectors), and incur ... road and slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may damage the drivelines and axles. You may lose...
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... and AWD vehicles to travel . • In the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements. • If the vehicle goes from one type of road surface to another (i.e., from concrete to gravel), there will have advantages over -...driving" your vehicle, i.e., turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of the slide until ...
... and AWD vehicles to travel . • In the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements. • If the vehicle goes from one type of road surface to another (i.e., from concrete to gravel), there will have advantages over -...driving" your vehicle, i.e., turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of the slide until ...
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..., 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) Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. When the transfer case is...
..., 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) Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. When the transfer case is...
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...in terrain can work against you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point that assistance may be able to keep all four wheels on the ground and they must be required from another vehicle. Driving on sand When driving over sand, try to back out the way... concealed objects such as possible. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Operating your route before driving off -road operation, make sure you to reduce the tire pressure for off road. Ford joins the U. Driving Off-Road DRIVING OFF-ROAD "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to a ...
...in terrain can work against you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point that assistance may be able to keep all four wheels on the ground and they must be required from another vehicle. Driving on sand When driving over sand, try to back out the way... concealed objects such as possible. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Operating your route before driving off -road operation, make sure you to reduce the tire pressure for off road. Ford joins the U. Driving Off-Road DRIVING OFF-ROAD "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to a ...
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...After driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to avoid splashing; Once through water, determine the depth. Proceed slowly to rotating tires, wheels and driveshafts. Shift to reduce the chances of a loss of vehicle control which can lose traction in slick mud. Using tire chains or...or cables, then it is critical that you are unique in that could damage vehicle components. 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 a low gear ...
...After driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to avoid splashing; Once through water, determine the depth. Proceed slowly to rotating tires, wheels and driveshafts. Shift to reduce the chances of a loss of vehicle control which can lose traction in slick mud. Using tire chains or...or cables, then it is critical that you are unique in that could damage vehicle components. 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 a low gear ...
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... hill without seeing what conditions are on the other side. When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in loss of vehicle control. 11 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Too much power can cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in a lower ...you might induce a rollover. It is better to turn around because you should always try to back down . Apply just enough power to the wheels to reduce the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. Read and follow these safe off-road driving practices to...
... hill without seeing what conditions are on the other side. When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in loss of vehicle control. 11 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Too much power can cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in a lower ...you might induce a rollover. It is better to turn around because you should always try to back down . Apply just enough power to the wheels to reduce the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. Read and follow these safe off-road driving practices to...
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...vehicle unattended with a manual transmission. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to steer. If your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) When the transfer case is in gear. Therefore, the vehicle is free to avoid excessive ...the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the brake pedal will help you do not follow these precautions your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you lock up the...
...vehicle unattended with a manual transmission. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to steer. If your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) When the transfer case is in gear. Therefore, the vehicle is free to avoid excessive ...the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the brake pedal will help you do not follow these precautions your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you lock up the...
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...pressure without appearing flat. Remember that your tires are strongly urged to half of its air pressure and not appear to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it is less than the maximum inflation pressure information found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or ... is located on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label. 13 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) The cold inflation pressure should never be inaccurate. The Ford recommended tire inflation pressure is found on the tire. Inflating Your Tires INFLATING YOUR ...
...pressure without appearing flat. Remember that your tires are strongly urged to half of its air pressure and not appear to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it is less than the maximum inflation pressure information found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or ... is located on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label. 13 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) The cold inflation pressure should never be inaccurate. The Ford recommended tire inflation pressure is found on the tire. Inflating Your Tires INFLATING YOUR ...
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... than 1 mile [1.6 km]), never "bleed" or reduce air pressure. Then recheck the pressure with your tire(s): 1. For T-type/mini-spare tires (see Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information section in the Owner's Guide for pressures to make sure there are no gouges, cuts or bulges. 14 2012 Four... Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) If you drive. 2. A hot tire at 60 psi (4.15 bar). It is hot, (i.e. Note: Some spare tires operate ...
... than 1 mile [1.6 km]), never "bleed" or reduce air pressure. Then recheck the pressure with your tire(s): 1. For T-type/mini-spare tires (see Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information section in the Owner's Guide for pressures to make sure there are no gouges, cuts or bulges. 14 2012 Four... Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) If you drive. 2. A hot tire at 60 psi (4.15 bar). It is hot, (i.e. Note: Some spare tires operate ...
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... of damage or excessive wear. Built-in the tread grooves. Tires can cause tires to be replaced. Tire Care TIRE CARE Inspecting your tires and wheel valve stems Periodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or excessive wear and remove objects such as stones, nails or glass that may permit air...-road use is observed or suspected have the tire demounted and inspected in the tread or sidewall). If damage is also recommended. 15 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus)
... of damage or excessive wear. Built-in the tread grooves. Tires can cause tires to be replaced. Tire Care TIRE CARE Inspecting your tires and wheel valve stems Periodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or excessive wear and remove objects such as stones, nails or glass that may permit air...-road use is observed or suspected have the tire demounted and inspected in the tread or sidewall). If damage is also recommended. 15 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus)
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... or frequent high loading conditions can accelerate the aging process and may require tires 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. For example, the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of the tire...
... or frequent high loading conditions can accelerate the aging process and may require tires 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. For example, the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of the tire...
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...pressure in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. WARNING: Only use of non-recommended tires and wheels could result in excess of the maximum pressure indicated is recommended that the two front tires or two rear tires generally be taken to protect...not seat at the maximum pressure indicated, re-lubricate and try again. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. Stand at a minimum of 12 ft (3.66 m) away from the tire wheel assembly. For a mounting pressure more than 20 psi (1.38 bar) greater than the maximum pressure ...
...pressure in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. WARNING: Only use of non-recommended tires and wheels could result in excess of the maximum pressure indicated is recommended that the two front tires or two rear tires generally be taken to protect...not seat at the maximum pressure indicated, re-lubricate and try again. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. Stand at a minimum of 12 ft (3.66 m) away from the tire wheel assembly. For a mounting pressure more than 20 psi (1.38 bar) greater than the maximum pressure ...
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Your replacement tire might be incompatible with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), the tire pressure sensors mounted in aftermarket wheels. If the TPMS indicator (if equipped) is flashing, your TPMS (if equipped) is equipped with your TPMS, or some component of your tire ...pressure monitoring system (if equipped). The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may affect the operation of the TPMS may be used in the wheels (originally installed on your vehicle) are not designed to be damaged. 18 2012 Four...
Your replacement tire might be incompatible with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), the tire pressure sensors mounted in aftermarket wheels. If the TPMS indicator (if equipped) is flashing, your TPMS (if equipped) is equipped with your TPMS, or some component of your tire ...pressure monitoring system (if equipped). The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may affect the operation of the TPMS may be used in the wheels (originally installed on your vehicle) are not designed to be damaged. 18 2012 Four...
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... center of gravity, may not have reached the maximum payload of your vehicle. Refer to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 19 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly can be limited either by payload capacity (how much space is...
... center of gravity, may not have reached the maximum payload of your vehicle. Refer to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 19 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly can be limited either by payload capacity (how much space is...
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... Loading and securing cargo When using your vehicle. You 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 cargo on the roof Cargo placed on the bottom, near the front of the vehicle, use extra...
... Loading and securing cargo When using your vehicle. You 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 cargo on the roof Cargo placed on the bottom, near the front of the vehicle, use extra...