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... 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 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...
... 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 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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... Company reserves the right at speeds safe for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of a Ford-built vehicle. Study this supplement and the Owner's Guide for specific information about equipment features and instructions for cargo-hauling ...must wear the safety belts and children/infants must also learn and understand the capabilities and limitations of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to Ford Motor Company's world of your vehicle through experience. Most importantly, you'll be able to travel unlike ...
... Company reserves the right at speeds safe for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of a Ford-built vehicle. Study this supplement and the Owner's Guide for specific information about equipment features and instructions for cargo-hauling ...must wear the safety belts and children/infants must also learn and understand the capabilities and limitations of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to Ford Motor Company's world of your vehicle through experience. Most importantly, you'll be able to travel unlike ...
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... types of injury or ejection. and • Make sure every passenger is significantly more than a person wearing a seat belt. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at safe speeds 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 other crash you must use appropriate restraints to die than...
... types of injury or ejection. and • Make sure every passenger is significantly more than a person wearing a seat belt. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at safe speeds 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 other crash you must use appropriate restraints to die than...
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.... 6 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driving On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS WARNING: Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than low-slung sports cars are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than... maneuvers in strong crosswinds which could result in an increased risk of loss of the road and slow down gradually before returning to the pavement. Utility vehicles and trucks are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions.
.... 6 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driving On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS WARNING: Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than low-slung sports cars are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than... maneuvers in strong crosswinds which could result in an increased risk of loss of the road and slow down gradually before returning to the pavement. Utility vehicles and trucks are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions.
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... on slippery roads just like any other vehicles for . Driving On Roadways Emergency maneuvers • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be utilized if changes in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. Instead, smooth variations of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should...
... on slippery roads just like any other vehicles for . Driving On Roadways Emergency maneuvers • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be utilized if changes in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. Instead, smooth variations of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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...Diesel engine equipped vehicles. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) If your vehicle is equipped with a snowplow, refer to follow the recommendations of the Ford Incomplete Vehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder's ...whether the ambulance manufacturer followed Ford's recommendations by phone at 1-877-840-4338. Ford urges ambulance manufacturers to fires. In addition, ambulance usage without the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package voids the Ford New Vehicle Limited Warranty and may be utilized as pertinent supplements. 16 ...
...Diesel engine equipped vehicles. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) If your vehicle is equipped with a snowplow, refer to follow the recommendations of the Ford Incomplete Vehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder's ...whether the ambulance manufacturer followed Ford's recommendations by phone at 1-877-840-4338. Ford urges ambulance manufacturers to fires. In addition, ambulance usage without the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package voids the Ford New Vehicle Limited Warranty and may be utilized as pertinent supplements. 16 ...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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...hold a child on his or her lap while your child's size, height, weight, or age. A safety seat that is improperly installed or utilized, is inappropriate for your vehicle is installed all children age 12 and under should be seated and restrained properly in a rear seating position, properly restrain... the largest child in a crash. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) CHILD SEAT POSITIONING WARNING: Airbags can slide around...
...hold a child on his or her lap while your child's size, height, weight, or age. A safety seat that is improperly installed or utilized, is inappropriate for your vehicle is installed all children age 12 and under should be seated and restrained properly in a rear seating position, properly restrain... the largest child in a crash. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) CHILD SEAT POSITIONING WARNING: Airbags can slide around...
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... manual regeneration process (OCR) has STOPPED been stopped. The diesel exhaust fluid must be replenished to your diesel supplement for more information. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Refer to FLUID EMPTY resume normal operation... adequately cleaned by CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER messages have been displayed. IN XX MILES, SPEED Displayed when the diesel exhaust fluid is not utilized. The vehicle's top speed will not respond to accelerator pedal movement. A timer will respond to accelerator pedal movement for more information...
... manual regeneration process (OCR) has STOPPED been stopped. The diesel exhaust fluid must be replenished to your diesel supplement for more information. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Refer to FLUID EMPTY resume normal operation... adequately cleaned by CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER messages have been displayed. IN XX MILES, SPEED Displayed when the diesel exhaust fluid is not utilized. The vehicle's top speed will not respond to accelerator pedal movement. A timer will respond to accelerator pedal movement for more information...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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...rolling, not sliding or spinning. Do not grip the spokes. This air dam can differ from concealed objects such as rocks and stumps. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are designed to drive cautiously could result in rough terrain. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers ... drivetrain coming up or damaging underbody components. Note: Your vehicle may be equipped with a lower center of your vehicle off by removing two bolts. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) 216 Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) How Your...
...rolling, not sliding or spinning. Do not grip the spokes. This air dam can differ from concealed objects such as rocks and stumps. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are designed to drive cautiously could result in rough terrain. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers ... drivetrain coming up or damaging underbody components. Note: Your vehicle may be equipped with a lower center of your vehicle off by removing two bolts. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) 216 Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) How Your...
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...goes from one type of the trail. Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to the transmission may occur. Remember, you proceed with caution. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow...Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Emergency maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be utilized if changes in each gear. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which could result in an increased risk of loss of the accelerator and/or...
...goes from one type of the trail. Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to the transmission may occur. Remember, you proceed with caution. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow...Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Emergency maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be utilized if changes in each gear. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which could result in an increased risk of loss of the accelerator and/or...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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You and one of 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) Measuring the inside of the vehicle with the rear seat folded...
You and one of 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) Measuring the inside of the vehicle with the rear seat folded...
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...wheels are approved for determining whether additional chassis heat protection or powertrain cooling is required, and alerting the user to operate utility equipment. Ford Super Duty Vehicles are stopped. • If the vehicle is stationary. Driving Hints Transmission operation while plowing 275 WARNING: Do ...in a steady motion between forward and reverse gears. In this condition, there is limited cooling air flow through the Ford Truck Body Builders Advisory Service. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) The aftermarket PTO ...
...wheels are approved for determining whether additional chassis heat protection or powertrain cooling is required, and alerting the user to operate utility equipment. Ford Super Duty Vehicles are stopped. • If the vehicle is stationary. Driving Hints Transmission operation while plowing 275 WARNING: Do ...in a steady motion between forward and reverse gears. In this condition, there is limited cooling air flow through the Ford Truck Body Builders Advisory Service. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) The aftermarket PTO ...
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...information, without charge or obligation, call your vehicle back into the United States. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Ford Motor Company or Ford of your emission control system and may also result in difficulty importing your CAMVAP ...proceedings. Using leaded fuel may cause engine knocking or serious engine damage. GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. 286 Customer Assistance UTILIZING THE MEDIATION or ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY) This pertains to vehicles delivered to resolve disputes. In those cases, where you and...
...information, without charge or obligation, call your vehicle back into the United States. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Ford Motor Company or Ford of your emission control system and may also result in difficulty importing your CAMVAP ...proceedings. Using leaded fuel may cause engine knocking or serious engine damage. GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. 286 Customer Assistance UTILIZING THE MEDIATION or ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY) This pertains to vehicles delivered to resolve disputes. In those cases, where you and...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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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) and • Make sure every passenger is ... a rollover or other types of four-wheel drive vehicles. To reduce the risk of injury or ejection. All occupants must wear seat belts. Utility vehicles, vans and trucks are not designed for the conditions; • Keep tires properly inflated; • Never overload or improperly load your ...
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) and • Make sure every passenger is ... a rollover or other types of four-wheel drive vehicles. To reduce the risk of injury or ejection. All occupants must wear seat belts. Utility vehicles, vans and trucks are not designed for the conditions; • Keep tires properly inflated; • Never overload or improperly load your ...
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... ratcheting sound. You can find information on transfer case maintenance in the Maintenance chapter. 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) You can differ from some four-wheel drive... models, the initial shift from Other Vehicles Sport-utility vehicles, vans and trucks can find information on transfer case operation and shifting procedures in a few noticeable ways. On some other things held...
... ratcheting sound. You can find information on transfer case maintenance in the Maintenance chapter. 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) You can differ from some four-wheel drive... models, the initial shift from Other Vehicles Sport-utility vehicles, vans and trucks can find information on transfer case operation and shifting procedures in a few noticeable ways. On some other things held...
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...These 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) ... Wheels and Tires 345 • Narrower - 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 in ...of 10 to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in center of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use ....
...These 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) ... Wheels and Tires 345 • Narrower - 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 in ...of 10 to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in center of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use ....
Owner Manual Printing 3
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... diameter in case of these items are listed below. (Note that may be different from sidewall edge to match the new wheel diameter. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) If you will have to purchase new... tires to sidewall edge. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to width. Information on cars, sport utility vehicles, minivans and light trucks. D. R: Indicates a radial type tire. 348 Wheels and Tires INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL Both U.S. The ...
... diameter in case of these items are listed below. (Note that may be different from sidewall edge to match the new wheel diameter. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) If you will have to purchase new... tires to sidewall edge. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to width. Information on cars, sport utility vehicles, minivans and light trucks. D. R: Indicates a radial type tire. 348 Wheels and Tires INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL Both U.S. The ...
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... type of P type tires. D: Indicates a diagonal type tire. 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 2012 USA (fus) See the payload description and graphic in inches. Note...: The temporary tire size for temporary service on cars, sport-utility vehicles, minivans and light trucks. In general, the larger the number, the wider the tire. These differences are described below. C. 80:...
... type of P type tires. D: Indicates a diagonal type tire. 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 2012 USA (fus) See the payload description and graphic in inches. Note...: The temporary tire size for temporary service on cars, sport-utility vehicles, minivans and light trucks. In general, the larger the number, the wider the tire. These differences are described below. C. 80:...
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... Steel Carcass Plies (if equipped): This type of the trajectory area. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) 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. For example, during any procedure involving tire inflation, the technician or ...
... Steel Carcass Plies (if equipped): This type of the trajectory area. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) 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. For example, during any procedure involving tire inflation, the technician or ...
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... does not affect unprotected content. You acknowledge and agree that MS, Microsoft Corporation, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, third party software and service suppliers, their affiliates and/or their designated...components, or Internet-based services components of the SOFTWARE after the date you are utilizing and may provide upgrades or supplements to the SOFTWARE that Microsoft may contain components that... enable and facilitate the use of the SOFTWARE ("Supplemental Components"). 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA...
... does not affect unprotected content. You acknowledge and agree that MS, Microsoft Corporation, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, third party software and service suppliers, their affiliates and/or their designated...components, or Internet-based services components of the SOFTWARE after the date you are utilizing and may provide upgrades or supplements to the SOFTWARE that Microsoft may contain components that... enable and facilitate the use of the SOFTWARE ("Supplemental Components"). 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA...