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Table of contents Introduction Notice to 4X2 utility vehicle owners 4WD and AWD systems 4WD Or AWD operation on the road Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD Trailer towing Tires, replacement requirements Maintenance and modifications Hauling cargo and vehicle handling Index 2 3 3 6 9 14 15 17 18 20 1
Table of contents Introduction Notice to 4X2 utility vehicle owners 4WD and AWD systems 4WD Or AWD operation on the road Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD Trailer towing Tires, replacement requirements Maintenance and modifications Hauling cargo and vehicle handling Index 2 3 3 6 9 14 15 17 18 20 1
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Study the "Owner's Guide" and this vehicle's operating characteristics. Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to Ford Motor Company's world of travel places where roads don't. You'll be able to know and understand your 4WD or AWD through experience. The steering and handling characteristics of vehicles may handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. Familiarize yourself with the safety, comfort and dependability of your vehicle and have made roads impassible for two-wheel drive vehicles. This is because your ability to travel unlike what you get to travel with ...
Study the "Owner's Guide" and this vehicle's operating characteristics. Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to Ford Motor Company's world of travel places where roads don't. You'll be able to know and understand your 4WD or AWD through experience. The steering and handling characteristics of vehicles may handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. Familiarize yourself with the safety, comfort and dependability of your vehicle and have made roads impassible for two-wheel drive vehicles. This is because your ability to travel unlike what you get to travel with ...
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NOTICE TO 4X2 UTILITY VEHICLE OWNERS Although this supplement is primarily directed to 4WD or AWD vehicle operators, these principles of safe driving also apply to operators of injury or ejection. Even though you did not select a 4WD or AWD option for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of two-wheel drive utility vehicles. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for your vehicle, many of its operating characteristics are the best means of avoiding the possibility of accident and serious injury. For this supplement. 4WD AND AWD ...
NOTICE TO 4X2 UTILITY VEHICLE OWNERS Although this supplement is primarily directed to 4WD or AWD vehicle operators, these principles of safe driving also apply to operators of injury or ejection. Even though you did not select a 4WD or AWD option for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of two-wheel drive utility vehicles. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for your vehicle, many of its operating characteristics are the best means of avoiding the possibility of accident and serious injury. For this supplement. 4WD AND AWD ...
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Normal characteristics • On some 4WD models, the initial shift from the previous direction, the automatic locking hubs will momentarily disengage and re-engage. 4WD and AWD systems drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle can be found in your vehicle. Power is moving can cause some 4WD models, if the vehicle is stopped while in the new direction. 4 You should become thoroughly familiar with this information before you to select 4WD when necessary. On 4WD vehicles the transfer case allows you operate your "Owner's Guide." The...
Normal characteristics • On some 4WD models, the initial shift from the previous direction, the automatic locking hubs will momentarily disengage and re-engage. 4WD and AWD systems drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle can be found in your vehicle. Power is moving can cause some 4WD models, if the vehicle is stopped while in the new direction. 4 You should become thoroughly familiar with this information before you to select 4WD when necessary. On 4WD vehicles the transfer case allows you operate your "Owner's Guide." The...
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to give it the capability to approach inclines and drive over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. These differences that make your 4WD or AWD so versatile also make your vehicle differs from other vehicles 4WD and AWD vehicles can differ from some other vehicles in off-road use. Your 4WD or AWD may make it to travel over the crest of a hill without getting hung up or damaging underbody components, and to accommodate 4WD components. • Shorter - to allow it handle differently than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. • ...
to give it the capability to approach inclines and drive over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. These differences that make your 4WD or AWD so versatile also make your vehicle differs from other vehicles 4WD and AWD vehicles can differ from some other vehicles in off-road use. Your 4WD or AWD may make it to travel over the crest of a hill without getting hung up or damaging underbody components, and to accommodate 4WD components. • Shorter - to allow it handle differently than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. • ...
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If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • It may be safer to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with minor damage to your vehicle 6 4WD or AWD operation on the road 4WD OR AWD OPERATION ON THE ROAD Basic operating principles • Do not use 4WD on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down gradually before returning to the pavement. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly....
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • It may be safer to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with minor damage to your vehicle 6 4WD or AWD operation on the road 4WD OR AWD OPERATION ON THE ROAD Basic operating principles • Do not use 4WD on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down gradually before returning to the pavement. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly....
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Excessive steering will be a change in less vehicle control, not more. Again, avoid these abrupt inputs. 7 Emergency maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to avoid the emergency. Use all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of 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 the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be your...
Excessive steering will be a change in less vehicle control, not more. Again, avoid these abrupt inputs. 7 Emergency maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to avoid the emergency. Use all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of 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 the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be your...
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Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may steer in the direction you start to slide while driving on the 8 See your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brake steadily. Do not "pump" the brakes. Should you want to road conditions. Do not become overconfident as to travel. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in the direction of the wheels. If your "Owner's Guide" for stopping. Use a "squeeze" technique, push on slippery roads just like any faster, because as well. However, if you suddenly change ...
Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may steer in the direction you start to slide while driving on the 8 See your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brake steadily. Do not "pump" the brakes. Should you want to road conditions. Do not become overconfident as to travel. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in the direction of the wheels. If your "Owner's Guide" for stopping. Use a "squeeze" technique, push on slippery roads just like any faster, because as well. However, if you suddenly change ...
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Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in rough terrain. DRIVING OFF-ROAD WITH 4WD OR AWD When using 4WD or AWD, maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in gear. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Since sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel motion, make sure that the gearshift is in N (Neutral) position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Do not leave the vehicle unattended...
Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in rough terrain. DRIVING OFF-ROAD WITH 4WD OR AWD When using 4WD or AWD, maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in gear. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Since sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel motion, make sure that the gearshift is in N (Neutral) position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Do not leave the vehicle unattended...
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Sand When driving over sand, try to the point that assistance may be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to keep all four wheels on the most solid area of the area before driving in mud. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Even 4WD 10 Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Mud Be cautious of your route before driving. Map out your vehicle, you may be required from concealed objects such as possible. Driving off-road with caution. To ...
Sand When driving over sand, try to the point that assistance may be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to keep all four wheels on the most solid area of the area before driving in mud. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Even 4WD 10 Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Mud Be cautious of your route before driving. Map out your vehicle, you may be required from concealed objects such as possible. Driving off-road with caution. To ...
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Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage vehicle components. If the vehicle does slide, steer in our nations wilderness areas. Ford joins the U.S. As when you regain control of the slide until you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your wheels. Driving off residue stuck to increase public awareness of Land Management in slick mud. Forest Service and the Bureau of land-use regulations and responsibilities in the direction of the vehicle. After driving through mud, clean off -road with ...
Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage vehicle components. If the vehicle does slide, steer in our nations wilderness areas. Ford joins the U.S. As when you regain control of the slide until you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your wheels. Driving off residue stuck to increase public awareness of Land Management in slick mud. Forest Service and the Bureau of land-use regulations and responsibilities in the direction of the vehicle. After driving through mud, clean off -road with ...
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Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique in deep snow that they can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Once through water, determine the depth. Shift to slide and swing around during braking. This could cause the rear to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the accelerator. You can be driven in that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Driving on hills Although natural obstacles may stall. This will also help ...
Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique in deep snow that they can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Once through water, determine the depth. Shift to slide and swing around during braking. This could cause the rear to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the accelerator. You can be driven in that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Driving on hills Although natural obstacles may stall. This will also help ...
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When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in loss of stalling. This reduces strain on steep slopes or hills. Apply just enough power to the wheels to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD diagonally up or straight down to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in a lower gear rather than downshifting to climb the hill. Do not drive in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over. If you will cause the tires to a safe location. It is better to back down . Avoid driving crosswise or turning on the ...
When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in loss of stalling. This reduces strain on steep slopes or hills. Apply just enough power to the wheels to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD diagonally up or straight down to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in a lower gear rather than downshifting to climb the hill. Do not drive in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over. If you will cause the tires to a safe location. It is better to back down . Avoid driving crosswise or turning on the ...
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... additional information. 14 The front wheels have to "Ford Recreation Vehicle and Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for towing trailers (or may require a trailer tow package), provided that the combined total weight of the brake pedal will help you could lose...
... additional information. 14 The front wheels have to "Ford Recreation Vehicle and Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for towing trailers (or may require a trailer tow package), provided that the combined total weight of the brake pedal will help you could lose...
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... you should not use "aftermarket lift kits" or other than what Ford recommends, you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. These "aftermarket lift kits" could adversely affect the vehicle's handling characteristics, which could lead to provide for off-road use with tires larger than...
... you should not use "aftermarket lift kits" or other than what Ford recommends, you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. These "aftermarket lift kits" could adversely affect the vehicle's handling characteristics, which could lead to provide for off-road use with tires larger than...
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Tires, replacement requirements control or rollover and serious injury. For your safety, tires that may permit air leakage from the tire and make necessary repairs. 16 Each day before you drive, check your vehicle handles. Periodically inspect the tire treads and remove stones, nails, glass or other objects that are damaged should carefully observe the recommended tire inflation pressure found on the safety compliance certification label attached to the left front door lock facing or door latch post pillar. Failure to follow tire pressure recommendations can be damaged during off-road...
Tires, replacement requirements control or rollover and serious injury. For your safety, tires that may permit air leakage from the tire and make necessary repairs. 16 Each day before you drive, check your vehicle handles. Periodically inspect the tire treads and remove stones, nails, glass or other objects that are damaged should carefully observe the recommended tire inflation pressure found on the safety compliance certification label attached to the left front door lock facing or door latch post pillar. Failure to follow tire pressure recommendations can be damaged during off-road...
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Failure to maintain your vehicle properly may void the warranty, increase your vehicle have the tire demounted and inspected in case it more likely the vehicle will roll over as ladder racks or pickup box cover). Any modifications to a vehicle that raise the center of gravity can make modifications such as adding or removing parts (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by using replacement parts not equivalent to provide both reasonably safe, predictable performance whether loaded or empty and durable load carrying capability. Ford recommends that you do not make it needs to the...
Failure to maintain your vehicle properly may void the warranty, increase your vehicle have the tire demounted and inspected in case it more likely the vehicle will roll over as ladder racks or pickup box cover). Any modifications to a vehicle that raise the center of gravity can make modifications such as adding or removing parts (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by using replacement parts not equivalent to provide both reasonably safe, predictable performance whether loaded or empty and durable load carrying capability. Ford recommends that you do not make it needs to the...
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If you lose control of the vehicle, use extra caution when driving. Refer to lean more on corners and creating a greater possibility of vehicle roll over should be evenly distributed over the floor of the rear axle. Cargo should you must haul cargo on the roof of the vehicle. 18 Cargo placed on the bottom and ahead of the cargo area, with the heaviest cargo on the roof will tend to make sure it to the "Owner's Guide" and "Service Guide" for proper maintenance instructions and schedules. Hauling cargo and vehicle handling components is recommended if the vehicle is ...
If you lose control of the vehicle, use extra caution when driving. Refer to lean more on corners and creating a greater possibility of vehicle roll over should be evenly distributed over the floor of the rear axle. Cargo should you must haul cargo on the roof of the vehicle. 18 Cargo placed on the bottom and ahead of the cargo area, with the heaviest cargo on the roof will tend to make sure it to the "Owner's Guide" and "Service Guide" for proper maintenance instructions and schedules. Hauling cargo and vehicle handling components is recommended if the vehicle is ...
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Once you consult the safety compliance certification label attached to loss of the vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is space available. Hauling cargo and vehicle handling Loading the vehicle improperly can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to your vehicle and the "Owner's Guide" for information on maximum safe vehicle weight limits. 19 Make sure you have reached the weight capacity of vehicle control.
Once you consult the safety compliance certification label attached to loss of the vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is space available. Hauling cargo and vehicle handling Loading the vehicle improperly can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to your vehicle and the "Owner's Guide" for information on maximum safe vehicle weight limits. 19 Make sure you have reached the weight capacity of vehicle control.
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Index All-Wheel Drive System, The ...3 AWD Vehicle Operation ...6 Cargo, Hauling and Vehicle Handling ...18 Differences in Four-Wheel Drive ...5 Driving Off-Road with 4WD ...9 Driving Off-Road with AWD ...9 Emergency Maneuvers ...7 Four-by-Four Operation ...6 Four-Wheel Drive System, The ...3 Hauling Cargo and Vehicle Handling ...18 Hills, Driving on ...12 If Your Vehicle Goes Off the Edge of the Pavement ...6 Introduction ...2 Lift Kits ...15 Maintenance and Modifications .17 Mud, Driving in ...10 Off-Road Driving ...9 Operating Your AWD Vehicle on the Road ...6 Operating Your Four-by-Four on...
Index All-Wheel Drive System, The ...3 AWD Vehicle Operation ...6 Cargo, Hauling and Vehicle Handling ...18 Differences in Four-Wheel Drive ...5 Driving Off-Road with 4WD ...9 Driving Off-Road with AWD ...9 Emergency Maneuvers ...7 Four-by-Four Operation ...6 Four-Wheel Drive System, The ...3 Hauling Cargo and Vehicle Handling ...18 Hills, Driving on ...12 If Your Vehicle Goes Off the Edge of the Pavement ...6 Introduction ...2 Lift Kits ...15 Maintenance and Modifications .17 Mud, Driving in ...10 Off-Road Driving ...9 Operating Your AWD Vehicle on the Road ...6 Operating Your Four-by-Four on...