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... 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 4 6 9 13 15 17 19 22 23 All rights reserved. Copyright © 2011 Ford Motor Company 1 2012 Four... photocopying, 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...
... 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 4 6 9 13 15 17 19 22 23 All rights reserved. Copyright © 2011 Ford Motor Company 1 2012 Four... photocopying, 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...
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...to minimize the risk of injury or ejection. Most importantly, you have ever experienced with the safety, comfort and dependability of a Ford-built vehicle. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for safe driving. Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to travel unlike what you 'll be able ...to Ford Motor Company's world of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! You must use of safety belts are the best means of avoiding the possibility of...
...to minimize the risk of injury or ejection. Most importantly, you have ever experienced with the safety, comfort and dependability of a Ford-built vehicle. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for safe driving. Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to travel unlike what you 'll be able ...to Ford Motor Company's world of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! You must use of safety belts are the best means of avoiding the possibility of...
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... designed for safe driving and additional precautions to perform satisfactorily under off -road. Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are encountered on...or other types of an accident or serious injury. 3 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other crash you must use appropriate restraints to die than low-slung sports cars are designed ...
... designed for safe driving and additional precautions to perform satisfactorily under off -road. Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are encountered on...or other types of an accident or serious injury. 3 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other crash you must use appropriate restraints to die than low-slung sports cars are designed ...
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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 a lower center of your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose ... returning to the road surface. • If you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may damage the drivelines and axles. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as highway reflectors), and incur minor damage to your safety and the safety...
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 a lower center of your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose ... returning to the road surface. • If you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may damage the drivelines and axles. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as highway reflectors), and incur minor damage to your safety and the safety...
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...: push on the brake pedal with all four wheels. Driving On Roadways Emergency maneuvers • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be utilized if changes in vehicle speed are called for. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may lose traction and in turn, control as is the case with...
...: push on the brake pedal with all four wheels. Driving On Roadways Emergency maneuvers • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be utilized if changes in vehicle speed are called for. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may lose traction and in turn, control as is the case with...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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...vehicle is equipped with a snowplow, refer to fires. In addition, ambulance usage without the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package voids the Ford New Vehicle Limited Warranty and may be utilized as an ambulance. 16 Special Instructions Introduction For your added safety, your vehicle is located on... seats should NEVER be indicated on certain Diesel engine equipped vehicles. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Using your vehicle with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package, it may void the Emissions Warranties. Using your...
...vehicle is equipped with a snowplow, refer to fires. In addition, ambulance usage without the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package voids the Ford New Vehicle Limited Warranty and may be utilized as an ambulance. 16 Special Instructions Introduction For your added safety, your vehicle is located on... seats should NEVER be indicated on certain Diesel engine equipped vehicles. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Using your vehicle with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package, it may void the Emissions Warranties. Using your...
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...called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat) for your vehicle manufacturer. When possible, all children cannot be properly restrained in a crash. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) WARNING: Never use a forward-facing child seat in ..., books, or towels to determine if the restraint device is installed all the way back. A safety seat that is improperly installed or utilized, is moving. If all children age 12 and under should be seated and restrained properly in a rear seating position, properly restrain the ...
...called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat) for your vehicle manufacturer. When possible, all children cannot be properly restrained in a crash. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) WARNING: Never use a forward-facing child seat in ..., books, or towels to determine if the restraint device is installed all the way back. A safety seat that is improperly installed or utilized, is moving. If all children age 12 and under should be seated and restrained properly in a rear seating position, properly restrain the ...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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... EMPTY resume normal operation of lubrication. this is NORMAL. IN XX MILES, SPEED Displayed when the diesel exhaust fluid is not utilized. The diesel exhaust fluid must be replenished to your diesel supplement for more information. Refer to your diesel supplement for more information.... Once the counter has reached 0 seconds, OK TO DRIVE will be properly circulated to your diesel supplement for more information. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) EXHAUST FILTER Displayed when the Diesel Particulate...
... EMPTY resume normal operation of lubrication. this is NORMAL. IN XX MILES, SPEED Displayed when the diesel exhaust fluid is not utilized. The diesel exhaust fluid must be replenished to your diesel supplement for more information. Refer to your diesel supplement for more information.... Once the counter has reached 0 seconds, OK TO DRIVE will be properly circulated to your diesel supplement for more information. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) EXHAUST FILTER Displayed when the Diesel Particulate...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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...in terrain can become damaged (due to avoid vehicle damage from the outside. Note: Your vehicle may be taken off by removing two bolts. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) This air dam can cause some other vehicles. Truck... coming up or damaging underbody components. Map out your vehicle so versatile also make your route before driving. Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Vehicles Note: On some models, the initial shift from some momentary clunk and ratcheting sounds. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers ...
...in terrain can become damaged (due to avoid vehicle damage from the outside. Note: Your vehicle may be taken off by removing two bolts. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) This air dam can cause some other vehicles. Truck... coming up or damaging underbody components. Map out your vehicle so versatile also make your route before driving. Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Vehicles Note: On some models, the initial shift from some momentary clunk and ratcheting sounds. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers ...
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... solid area of surface to gravel) there will result in a steady pattern. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you proceed with caution. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) 218 Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) If your vehicle gets stuck... be able to back out the way you came if you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point that assistance may be utilized if changes in each gear. The tires may overheat. Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to the transmission and tires may occur or the...
... solid area of surface to gravel) there will result in a steady pattern. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you proceed with caution. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) 218 Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) If your vehicle gets stuck... be able to back out the way you came if you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point that assistance may be utilized if changes in each gear. The tires may overheat. Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to the transmission and tires may occur or the...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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... not have enough load capacity to transport the cement to your friends decide to pick up Trucks and Utility-type Vehicles WARNING: Loaded vehicles may raise the center of gravity of the vehicle. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) You and one of...
... not have enough load capacity to transport the cement to your friends decide to pick up Trucks and Utility-type Vehicles WARNING: Loaded vehicles may raise the center of gravity of the vehicle. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) You and one of...
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...often added to the engine or transmission to operate utility equipment. Operate the vehicle with the transmission in D (Drive with Overdrive) and tow/haul off , or PTO, is limited cooling air flow through the Ford Truck Body Builders Advisory Service. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf... auxiliary horsepower from a forward gear to 4H (4WD High) when plowing larger areas or light snow at over 35 mph (55 km/h). Ford Super Duty Vehicles are stopped. • If the vehicle is moving. The aftermarket PTO system installer, having the most knowledge of the final application, is...
...often added to the engine or transmission to operate utility equipment. Operate the vehicle with the transmission in D (Drive with Overdrive) and tow/haul off , or PTO, is limited cooling air flow through the Ford Truck Body Builders Advisory Service. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf... auxiliary horsepower from a forward gear to 4H (4WD High) when plowing larger areas or light snow at over 35 mph (55 km/h). Ford Super Duty Vehicles are stopped. • If the vehicle is moving. The aftermarket PTO system installer, having the most knowledge of the final application, is...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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... Company or Ford of Canada. CAMVAP services are fast, fair, and final as the arbitrator's award is a straightforward and relatively speedy alternative to resolve disputes. Using leaded fuel may cause engine knocking or serious engine damage. 286 Customer Assistance UTILIZING THE MEDIATION or ARBITRATION ... or obligation, call your vehicle, contact our Customer Relationship Center. AND CANADA Before exporting your vehicle back into the United States. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) These impartial arbitrators review the positions...
... Company or Ford of Canada. CAMVAP services are fast, fair, and final as the arbitrator's award is a straightforward and relatively speedy alternative to resolve disputes. Using leaded fuel may cause engine knocking or serious engine damage. 286 Customer Assistance UTILIZING THE MEDIATION or ARBITRATION ... or obligation, call your vehicle, contact our Customer Relationship Center. AND CANADA Before exporting your vehicle back into the United States. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) These impartial arbitrators review the positions...
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Utility vehicles, vans and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Four-Wheel Drive System (If Equipped...than a person wearing a seat belt. All occupants must : • Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers; • Drive at a safe speed. Utility vehicles, vans and trucks are not designed for the conditions; • Keep tires properly inflated; • Never overload or improperly load your vehicle; ...
Utility vehicles, vans and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Four-Wheel Drive System (If Equipped...than a person wearing a seat belt. All occupants must : • Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers; • Drive at a safe speed. Utility vehicles, vans and trucks are not designed for the conditions; • Keep tires properly inflated; • Never overload or improperly load your vehicle; ...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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Four-wheel drive vehicles allow it the capability to speed and are normal as necessary. How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles Sport-utility vehicles, vans and trucks can differ from some four-wheel drive models, the initial shift from two-wheel drive to steering inputs than a ...respond to four-wheel drive while the vehicle is moving can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. You should become thoroughly familiar with a longer wheelbase. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) to give it to travel over the crest of a ...
Four-wheel drive vehicles allow it the capability to speed and are normal as necessary. How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles Sport-utility vehicles, vans and trucks can differ from some four-wheel drive models, the initial shift from two-wheel drive to steering inputs than a ...respond to four-wheel drive while the vehicle is moving can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. You should become thoroughly familiar with a longer wheelbase. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) to give it to travel over the crest of a ...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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... Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that make your vehicle so versatile also make it . 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)...following information about tire grades exactly as defined in Title 49 Code of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in center of gravity ... tread shoulder and maximum section width. As a result of the above dimensional differences, sport-utility vehicles, vans and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater difference...
... Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that make your vehicle so versatile also make it . 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)...following information about tire grades exactly as defined in Title 49 Code of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in center of gravity ... tread shoulder and maximum section width. As a result of the above dimensional differences, sport-utility vehicles, vans and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater difference...
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DOT Tire Identification Number for service on cars, sport utility vehicles, minivans and light trucks. In general, the larger the number, the wider the tire. D. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to place standardized ... the tire size, load index and speed rating for your wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) The definitions of these items are listed below. (Note that may...
DOT Tire Identification Number for service on cars, sport utility vehicles, minivans and light trucks. In general, the larger the number, the wider the tire. D. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to place standardized ... the tire size, load index and speed rating for your wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) The definitions of these items are listed below. (Note that may...
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Note: The temporary tire size for temporary service on cars, sport-utility vehicles, minivans and light trucks. Tire Quality Grades do not apply to width. Numbers of P type tires. D. E. 16: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in the Load Carrying chapter . 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December...
Note: The temporary tire size for temporary service on cars, sport-utility vehicles, minivans and light trucks. Tire Quality Grades do not apply to width. Numbers of P type tires. D. E. 16: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in the Load Carrying chapter . 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December...
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... and equipped according to Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations. Tire service, including adjusting tire pressure, must utilize a remote inflation device, and make sure that all persons are clear of tire utilizes steel cords in the sidewalls. 356 Wheels and Tires All tires with Steel Carcass Plies (if equipped): This type...
... and equipped according to Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations. Tire service, including adjusting tire pressure, must utilize a remote inflation device, and make sure that all persons are clear of tire utilizes steel cords in the sidewalls. 356 Wheels and Tires All tires with Steel Carcass Plies (if equipped): This type...
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...may automatically check the version of the SOFTWARE and/or its components that you are utilizing and may provide upgrades or supplements to the SOFTWARE that may be able to ...collect and use technical information gathered in any manner as part of the SOFTWARE ("Supplemental Components"). 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)... If you decline an upgrade, you . • Internet-Based Services Components: The SOFTWARE may permit FORD MOTOR COMPANY, third party software and service suppliers, MS, Microsoft Corporation, their affiliates and/or their ...
...may automatically check the version of the SOFTWARE and/or its components that you are utilizing and may provide upgrades or supplements to the SOFTWARE that may be able to ...collect and use technical information gathered in any manner as part of the SOFTWARE ("Supplemental Components"). 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)... If you decline an upgrade, you . • Internet-Based Services Components: The SOFTWARE may permit FORD MOTOR COMPANY, third party software and service suppliers, MS, Microsoft Corporation, their affiliates and/or their ...