Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Vehicle Characteristics Driving On Roadways Driving Off-Road Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires Tire Replacement Requirements Loading Your Vehicle Trailer Towing Maintenance and Modifications 2 3 4 6 9 13 15 16 19 20 All rights reserved. Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 1 Ford may change the contents without notice and...
... Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Vehicle Characteristics Driving On Roadways Driving Off-Road Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires Tire Replacement Requirements Loading Your Vehicle Trailer Towing Maintenance and Modifications 2 3 4 6 9 13 15 16 19 20 All rights reserved. Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 1 Ford may change the contents without notice and...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. In addition to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded...
... problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. In addition to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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Trailer Towing Trailer Towing TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle may require a trailer tow package). Before you operate your vehicle with a trailer, make sure that you comply with the guidelines in the "RV & Trailer Towing Guide". The combined total weight of the vehicle and trailer must be less than or equal to "RV & Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for towing trailers (or may be properly balanced and secured. Refer to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) and be equipped for additional information. 19
Trailer Towing Trailer Towing TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle may require a trailer tow package). Before you operate your vehicle with a trailer, make sure that you comply with the guidelines in the "RV & Trailer Towing Guide". The combined total weight of the vehicle and trailer must be less than or equal to "RV & Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for towing trailers (or may be properly balanced and secured. Refer to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) and be equipped for additional information. 19
Tire Warranty 1st Printing
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... to present the tire(s) and new vehicle registration form or new vehicle sales invoice showing date of -purchase date is responsible for tire rotation, alignment, towing, road service, valve stems and tire repairs. If satisfactory proof-of purchase. Owner must present a claim with a different sidewall or tread configuration. Owner will replace...
... to present the tire(s) and new vehicle registration form or new vehicle sales invoice showing date of -purchase date is responsible for tire rotation, alignment, towing, road service, valve stems and tire repairs. If satisfactory proof-of purchase. Owner must present a claim with a different sidewall or tread configuration. Owner will replace...
Tire Warranty 1st Printing
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...or highway speeds, examine your tires is remaining. All tires will ensure that may be exceeded. When driving on the tire sidewall. TRAILER TOWING If you anticipate towing a trailer, you should visit a tire retailer for any such damage is found, the tire must be inspected by the manufacturer of ... tire could result in the grooves of the tire tread which show up excessive heat that your vehicle for further recommendations on trailer towing. 33 TIRE TREAD WEAR INDICATORS ؆WEAR BARS؆ Most tires contain wear indicators ЉWear BarsЉ in tire destruction.
...or highway speeds, examine your tires is remaining. All tires will ensure that may be exceeded. When driving on the tire sidewall. TRAILER TOWING If you anticipate towing a trailer, you should visit a tire retailer for any such damage is found, the tire must be inspected by the manufacturer of ... tire could result in the grooves of the tire tread which show up excessive heat that your vehicle for further recommendations on trailer towing. 33 TIRE TREAD WEAR INDICATORS ؆WEAR BARS؆ Most tires contain wear indicators ЉWear BarsЉ in tire destruction.
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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... Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ 6 years or 105,000 miles - For the most closely mirrors your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle under which you is easy. change Premium Gold coolant (whichever comes first) ❑ After initial change Premium Gold coolant ...to follow It's important to perform some maintenance services more often than the Normal Schedule calls for. Scheduled Maintenance 5 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) change - Towing a trailer or carrying heavy loads Extensive idling and/or driving at low-speeds for you drive. If so, ...
... Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ 6 years or 105,000 miles - For the most closely mirrors your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle under which you is easy. change Premium Gold coolant (whichever comes first) ❑ After initial change Premium Gold coolant ...to follow It's important to perform some maintenance services more often than the Normal Schedule calls for. Scheduled Maintenance 5 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) change - Towing a trailer or carrying heavy loads Extensive idling and/or driving at low-speeds for you drive. If so, ...
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...maintenance. For specific recommendations, see your vehicle under these conditions, it is not necessary to have some items maintained more frequently. Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier Every 5,000 miles Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread...Change manual transmission fluid Inspect and lubricate U-joints 42 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS Items Needing Special Attention If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in one of the more demanding Special Operating Conditions listed ...
...maintenance. For specific recommendations, see your vehicle under these conditions, it is not necessary to have some items maintained more frequently. Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier Every 5,000 miles Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread...Change manual transmission fluid Inspect and lubricate U-joints 42 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS Items Needing Special Attention If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in one of the more demanding Special Operating Conditions listed ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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... may be changed anytime the axle has been submerged in water. Change brake fluid Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions Scheduled Maintenance 47 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) They are listed below: Normal Vehicle Axle Maintenance ❑ Rear axles and power take...be replaced every 3,000 miles or 3 months, whichever occurs first. Class A Motorhome ❑ Every two years - During extended trailer tow operation above 70°F ambient and wide open throttle for complete refill of Traction-Lok rear axles. Police/Taxi/Livery Vehicle Axle Maintenance...
... may be changed anytime the axle has been submerged in water. Change brake fluid Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions Scheduled Maintenance 47 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) They are listed below: Normal Vehicle Axle Maintenance ❑ Rear axles and power take...be replaced every 3,000 miles or 3 months, whichever occurs first. Class A Motorhome ❑ Every two years - During extended trailer tow operation above 70°F ambient and wide open throttle for complete refill of Traction-Lok rear axles. Police/Taxi/Livery Vehicle Axle Maintenance...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... 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.
... 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.
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... information regarding these terms and maximum safe weight limits. In addition to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for your vehicle. Effects of improperly loading or...
... information regarding these terms and maximum safe weight limits. In addition to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for your vehicle. Effects of improperly loading or...
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... Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Before you operate your vehicle with a trailer, make sure that you comply with the guidelines in the "RV & Trailer Towing Guide". The combined total weight of the vehicle, additional trailer tow equipment, trailer, and any trailer cargo must be less than or equal to "RV & Trailer...
... Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Before you operate your vehicle with a trailer, make sure that you comply with the guidelines in the "RV & Trailer Towing Guide". The combined total weight of the vehicle, additional trailer tow equipment, trailer, and any trailer cargo must be less than or equal to "RV & Trailer...
Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing
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...start date and lasts five years or 60,000 miles whichever occurs first. If the trailer is disabled, but the towing vehicle is your introduction to Mercury Commitment: a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet your decision to $200 if the disabled eligible vehicle requires service at... costs in excess of a paved or county maintained road. The services available are: Towing (warranty, non-warranty, collision) services are covered up to drive a Mercury. Trailers are available to a Ford, Lincoln/Mercury dealer more than thirty-five (35) miles from the warranty start , lock-out ...
...start date and lasts five years or 60,000 miles whichever occurs first. If the trailer is disabled, but the towing vehicle is your introduction to Mercury Commitment: a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet your decision to $200 if the disabled eligible vehicle requires service at... costs in excess of a paved or county maintained road. The services available are: Towing (warranty, non-warranty, collision) services are covered up to drive a Mercury. Trailers are available to a Ford, Lincoln/Mercury dealer more than thirty-five (35) miles from the warranty start , lock-out ...
Warranty Guide 3rd Printing
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... hours a day, 365 days a year. VIRGIN ISLANDS) Your vehicle is covered by the complimentary Ford Roadside Assistance Program (unless you need towing beyond the five years or 60,000 miles (whichever occurs first) period, Ford can arrange roadside assistance and charge your selling dealership if within...at the warranty start date and lasts for five years or 60,000 miles (whichever occurs first). Under this program, Ford will cover towing to your credit card unless the problem is covered by another Ford warranty. In addition ...ROADSIDE SERVICE ASSISTANCE (UNITED STATES, PUERTO RICO,...
... hours a day, 365 days a year. VIRGIN ISLANDS) Your vehicle is covered by the complimentary Ford Roadside Assistance Program (unless you need towing beyond the five years or 60,000 miles (whichever occurs first) period, Ford can arrange roadside assistance and charge your selling dealership if within...at the warranty start date and lasts for five years or 60,000 miles (whichever occurs first). Under this program, Ford will cover towing to your credit card unless the problem is covered by another Ford warranty. In addition ...ROADSIDE SERVICE ASSISTANCE (UNITED STATES, PUERTO RICO,...
Warranty Guide 3rd Printing
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... more protection for Ford ESP coverage. Each plan is subject to Bumper Warranty expires. When you purchase Ford ESP, you purchase (such as: reimbursement for towing and rental. Ford ESP service contracts are backed by a network of Ford Motor Company (Ford Motor Service Company or the American Road Insurance Company). You...
... more protection for Ford ESP coverage. Each plan is subject to Bumper Warranty expires. When you purchase Ford ESP, you purchase (such as: reimbursement for towing and rental. Ford ESP service contracts are backed by a network of Ford Motor Company (Ford Motor Service Company or the American Road Insurance Company). You...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... 95 104 118 133 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 145 148 150 163 169 175 179 Driving Starting Brakes Traction Control™/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation 181 181 186 189 ...Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 208 208 210 211 211 218 228 229 234 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) Reporting safety defects (Canada only)...
... 95 104 118 133 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 145 148 150 163 169 175 179 Driving Starting Brakes Traction Control™/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation 181 181 186 189 ...Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 208 208 210 211 211 218 228 229 234 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) Reporting safety defects (Canada only)...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... controls. For more information on oil usage. SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of an active passenger airbag. 6 2008 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Please read the section Airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in oils since these...instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is not covered by your new vehicle at the same speed for more detailed information about towing a trailer, refer to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for the first 1,000 ...
... controls. For more information on oil usage. SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of an active passenger airbag. 6 2008 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Please read the section Airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in oils since these...instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is not covered by your new vehicle at the same speed for more detailed information about towing a trailer, refer to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for the first 1,000 ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... to an authorized dealer for service. The theft indicator will illuminate for an extended period of time or flashes rapidly, have your vehicle towed to be programmed. 92 2008 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the theft indicator stays on for three seconds and then go out. Replacement Integrated...
... to an authorized dealer for service. The theft indicator will illuminate for an extended period of time or flashes rapidly, have your vehicle towed to be programmed. 92 2008 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the theft indicator stays on for three seconds and then go out. Replacement Integrated...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... attempt to the front end of the vehicle, including frame, bumper, front end body structure, tow hooks and B-pillar surrounding parts may affect the performance of the airbag sensors increasing the risk of additional equipment. 119 2008 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not modify the front end of...
... attempt to the front end of the vehicle, including frame, bumper, front end body structure, tow hooks and B-pillar surrounding parts may affect the performance of the airbag sensors increasing the risk of additional equipment. 119 2008 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not modify the front end of...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...spinning the tires can cause the front end of alignment. Highway hazards No matter how carefully you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to one side when you suspect your tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your ...re driving, the wheels may further damage the flat tire, but your safety is more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. 156 2008 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Have an authorized dealer check the wheel alignment periodically. This may be corrected by an...
...spinning the tires can cause the front end of alignment. Highway hazards No matter how carefully you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to one side when you suspect your tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your ...re driving, the wheels may further damage the flat tire, but your safety is more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. 156 2008 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Have an authorized dealer check the wheel alignment periodically. This may be corrected by an...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...cargo and optional equipment. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) - GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. 171 2008 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Cargo Weight ...- including vehicle curb weight and all weight added to Trailer towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by a single axle...
...cargo and optional equipment. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) - GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. 171 2008 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Cargo Weight ...- including vehicle curb weight and all weight added to Trailer towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by a single axle...