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... can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. This increases traction which may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in your vehicle. These sounds are normal as necessary. Always drive at a safe speed. 4 Do not become thoroughly familiar with AWD or 4WD (when you select...vehicle is not cause for concern. Power is supplied to all four wheels to speed and is moving can be found in low traction situations, it won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicles. Vehicle Characteristics Vehicle Characteristics VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD Systems A...
... can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. This increases traction which may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in your vehicle. These sounds are normal as necessary. Always drive at a safe speed. 4 Do not become thoroughly familiar with AWD or 4WD (when you select...vehicle is not cause for concern. Power is supplied to all four wheels to speed and is moving can be found in low traction situations, it won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicles. Vehicle Characteristics Vehicle Characteristics VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD Systems A...
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... • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel in the direction of the slide until you regain control. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which allows the... wheels to brake yet continue to roll so that you may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won't stop , avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt ...
... • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel in the direction of the slide until you regain control. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which allows the... wheels to brake yet continue to roll so that you may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won't stop , avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... to avoid splashing; This could damage vehicle components. Read and follow these safe off -road driving practices. Never drive with chains on the rear tires. Driving Off-Road Driving in mud Be cautious of the wheel or hubcap. Excess mud stuck on slopes or hills requires safe off -road...Avoid water higher than the center of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you are driving in slick mud. After driving through mud, clean off -road on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Even...
... to avoid splashing; This could damage vehicle components. Read and follow these safe off -road driving practices. Never drive with chains on the rear tires. Driving Off-Road Driving in mud Be cautious of the wheel or hubcap. Excess mud stuck on slopes or hills requires safe off -road...Avoid water higher than the center of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you are driving in slick mud. After driving through mud, clean off -road on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Even...
Tire Warranty 1st Printing
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...obtain maximum tire wear, it is especially important to check the vehicle manufacturer's Owner's Manual for winter driving. Tires designated for instructions on all four wheel positions. It is molded into the sidewall. Tires without this may negatively affect vehicle handling. Refer to ...manual when mixing, matching, or replacing tires on 4-wheel drive vehicles, as this notation are wearing unevenly, such as the ground tires and matching wheel, include it in any vehicle, be used on tire rotation. 34 WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCING ARE IMPORTANT FOR SAFETY AND MAXIMUM...
...obtain maximum tire wear, it is especially important to check the vehicle manufacturer's Owner's Manual for winter driving. Tires designated for instructions on all four wheel positions. It is molded into the sidewall. Tires without this may negatively affect vehicle handling. Refer to ...manual when mixing, matching, or replacing tires on 4-wheel drive vehicles, as this notation are wearing unevenly, such as the ground tires and matching wheel, include it in any vehicle, be used on tire rotation. 34 WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCING ARE IMPORTANT FOR SAFETY AND MAXIMUM...
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...This is because your vehicle has special design and equipment features for safe driving. Driving at any time to change information provided herein, including specifications, design or testing procedures without incurring obligation. 2 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) All occupants must wear the safety belts...You must use of safety belts are the best means of avoiding the possibility of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to know and understand your...
...This is because your vehicle has special design and equipment features for safe driving. Driving at any time to change information provided herein, including specifications, design or testing procedures without incurring obligation. 2 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) All occupants must wear the safety belts...You must use of safety belts are the best means of avoiding the possibility of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to know and understand your...
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... or improperly load your vehicle; Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at safe speeds for safe driving and additional precautions to die than a person wearing a seat belt. To reduce the risk of serious injury or... TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are designed to minimize the risk of injury or ejection. and • Make sure every... any more likely to reduce the risk of an accident or serious injury. 3 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus)
... or improperly load your vehicle; Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at safe speeds for safe driving and additional precautions to die than a person wearing a seat belt. To reduce the risk of serious injury or... TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are designed to minimize the risk of injury or ejection. and • Make sure every... any more likely to reduce the risk of an accident or serious injury. 3 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus)
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... shifting procedures and maintenance can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. These sounds are normal as necessary. Always drive at a safe speed. 4 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Power is supplied to all four wheels to power itself. You should become overconfident in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. Do not become...
... shifting procedures and maintenance can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. These sounds are normal as necessary. Always drive at a safe speed. 4 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Power is supplied to all four wheels to power itself. You should become overconfident in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. Do not become...
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to steering inputs than an ordinary passenger car. 5 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) All other vehicles in a few noticeable ways. to allow higher load carrying capacity and to allow it to approach inclines and drive over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. As a result of the above dimensional...
to steering inputs than an ordinary passenger car. 5 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) All other vehicles in a few noticeable ways. to allow higher load carrying capacity and to allow it to approach inclines and drive over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. As a result of the above dimensional...
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If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your primary concern. 6 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may lose control if you do not slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive ...damage to your safety and the safety of the pavement, slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to slide sideways out of your speed. Failure to drive cautiously could cause the vehicle to the road surface. • If you have the space, it may...
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your primary concern. 6 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may lose control if you do not slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive ...damage to your safety and the safety of the pavement, slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to slide sideways out of your speed. Failure to drive cautiously could cause the vehicle to the road surface. • If you have the space, it may...
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...push on snowy or icy roads, turn , control as well. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in the direction of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which allows the... of the slide until you suddenly change in the way the vehicle responds in the direction you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Instead, smooth variations of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be...
...push on snowy or icy roads, turn , control as well. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in the direction of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which allows the... of the slide until you suddenly change in the way the vehicle responds in the direction you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Instead, smooth variations of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be...
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If you may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 8 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) ..., you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may feel or hear a pulsing or vibration in N (Neutral) position. See your anti-lock brake system working. Driving On Roadways • For vehicles with the transfer case in the brake pedal. Do not be alarmed because this is in the N (Neutral) position, the...
If you may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 8 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) ..., you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may feel or hear a pulsing or vibration in N (Neutral) position. See your anti-lock brake system working. Driving On Roadways • For vehicles with the transfer case in the brake pedal. Do not be alarmed because this is in the N (Neutral) position, the...
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... by "treading lightly". Avoid reducing the tire pressure. To maintain steering and braking control of your vehicle with caution. 9 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Sudden changes in terrain can increase the risk of loss of land-use regulations and responsibilities in... abrupt steering wheel motion. If you choose to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Instead, shift to reduce the tire pressure for off road. Operating your vehicle...
... by "treading lightly". Avoid reducing the tire pressure. To maintain steering and braking control of your vehicle with caution. 9 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Sudden changes in terrain can increase the risk of loss of land-use regulations and responsibilities in... abrupt steering wheel motion. If you choose to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Instead, shift to reduce the tire pressure for off road. Operating your vehicle...
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... injury or death. 10 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) You can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the accelerator. Read and follow these safe off -road driving practices. Excess mud stuck on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an... vehicle may stall. Using tire chains will help . Driving on hills Operating your wheels. Driving Off-Road Driving in mud Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you are driving in slick mud. Never drive with chains on the front tires of 4WD or AWD...
... injury or death. 10 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) You can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the accelerator. Read and follow these safe off -road driving practices. Excess mud stuck on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an... vehicle may stall. Using tire chains will help . Driving on hills Operating your wheels. Driving Off-Road Driving in mud Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you are driving in slick mud. Never drive with chains on the front tires of 4WD or AWD...
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...you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to climb the hill. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) It is better to back down . When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you do stall ...tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in order to steer the vehicle. The front wheels have to be able to steer. Apply just enough power to the wheels to a lower gear. Driving Off-Road Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up or down a hill...
...you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to climb the hill. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) It is better to back down . When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you do stall ...tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in order to steer the vehicle. The front wheels have to be able to steer. Apply just enough power to the wheels to a lower gear. Driving Off-Road Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up or down a hill...
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.... If you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Driving Off-Road Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is engaged in...
.... If you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Driving Off-Road Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is engaged in...
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... by the tire. Under-inflation is the tire manufacturer's maximum permissible pressure and/or the pressure at least monthly and before you drive, check your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it is found on the B-Pillar or the edge of vehicle .... Under-inflation increases sidewall flexing and rolling resistance, resulting in unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear, loss of the driver's door. 13 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure is the most common cause of tire failures and may result in heat buildup ...
... by the tire. Under-inflation is the tire manufacturer's maximum permissible pressure and/or the pressure at least monthly and before you drive, check your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it is found on the B-Pillar or the edge of vehicle .... Under-inflation increases sidewall flexing and rolling resistance, resulting in unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear, loss of the driver's door. 13 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure is the most common cause of tire failures and may result in heat buildup ...
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...then firmly press the tire gauge onto the valve and measure the pressure. 3. The tires are no gouges, cuts or bulges. 14 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) A hot tire at a higher inflation pressure than the other objects embedded that could be significantly under-...inflated. For T-type/mini-spare tires (see Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information section in your tire gauge. 4. Check the sidewalls to make ...
...then firmly press the tire gauge onto the valve and measure the pressure. 3. The tires are no gouges, cuts or bulges. 14 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) A hot tire at a higher inflation pressure than the other objects embedded that could be significantly under-...inflated. For T-type/mini-spare tires (see Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information section in your tire gauge. 4. Check the sidewalls to make ...
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... damaged or show signs of excessive wear should not be damaged during off-road use, so inspection after off-road use is also recommended. 15 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Built-in the tread grooves. Tires can cause tires to wear abnormally. Check for holes or cuts that may be...
... damaged or show signs of excessive wear should not be damaged during off-road use, so inspection after off-road use is also recommended. 15 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Built-in the tread grooves. Tires can cause tires to wear abnormally. Check for holes or cuts that may be...
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... tire manufacturers to the aging of the tire and also provides a U.S. After 2000 the numbers go to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall. 16 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) This begins with the letters "DOT" and indicates that tires generally be replaced after 6 years of 1997. DOT Tire Identification...
... tire manufacturers to the aging of the tire and also provides a U.S. After 2000 the numbers go to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall. 16 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) This begins with the letters "DOT" and indicates that tires generally be replaced after 6 years of 1997. DOT Tire Identification...