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... 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. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from ...
... 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. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from ...
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...Company's world of accident and serious injury. Take it slow and easy until you get to minimize the risk of your vehicle through experience. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to know and ...equipment features for safe driving. Most importantly, you have ever experienced with the safety, comfort and dependability of a Ford-built vehicle. This is because your vehicle. Driving at any time to travel unlike what you 'll be able to change information provided herein, including specifications, design ...
...Company's world of accident and serious injury. Take it slow and easy until you get to minimize the risk of your vehicle through experience. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to know and ...equipment features for safe driving. Most importantly, you have ever experienced with the safety, comfort and dependability of a Ford-built vehicle. This is because your vehicle. Driving at any time to travel unlike what you 'll be able to change information provided herein, including specifications, design ...
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... die than a person wearing a seat belt. To reduce the risk of serious injury or death from a rollover or other types of vehicles. and • Make sure every passenger is significantly more than low-slung sports cars are encountered on streets, highways and off -road ... conditions; • Keep tires properly inflated; • Never overload your vehicle; Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners 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...
... die than a person wearing a seat belt. To reduce the risk of serious injury or death from a rollover or other types of vehicles. and • Make sure every passenger is significantly more than low-slung sports cars are encountered on streets, highways and off -road ... conditions; • Keep tires properly inflated; • Never overload your vehicle; Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners 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...
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..., the initial shift from two-wheel drive to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. Always drive at a safe speed. 4 These sounds are normal as the front drivetrain comes up to select different...-wheel drive vehicle in your vehicle. You should become overconfident in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may enable you to 4WD while the vehicle is not cause for concern. Vehicle Characteristics Vehicle Characteristics VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD Systems A vehicle equipped with ...
..., the initial shift from two-wheel drive to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. Always drive at a safe speed. 4 These sounds are normal as the front drivetrain comes up to select different...-wheel drive vehicle in your vehicle. You should become overconfident in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may enable you to 4WD while the vehicle is not cause for concern. Vehicle Characteristics Vehicle Characteristics VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD Systems A vehicle equipped with ...
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...in center of a hill without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. • Shorter - Your vehicle may make your vehicle so versatile also make your vehicle quicker to respond to approach inclines and drive over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody ... greater difference in off-road use. to travel over the crest of gravity between the loaded and unloaded condition. Vehicle Characteristics How your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUV and trucks can differ from some other things held equal, a shorter wheelbase may be: • Higher...
...in center of a hill without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. • Shorter - Your vehicle may make your vehicle so versatile also make your vehicle quicker to respond to approach inclines and drive over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody ... greater difference in off-road use. to travel over the crest of gravity between the loaded and unloaded condition. Vehicle Characteristics How your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUV and trucks can differ from some other things held equal, a shorter wheelbase may be: • Higher...
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...to the road surface. • If you have the space, it may be safer to slide sideways out of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as highway reflectors), and incur minor damage to your... severe brake application or aggressive steering. Failure to perform satisfactorily under off the edge of your vehicle rather than low-slung sports cars are designed to drive cautiously could cause the vehicle to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with a lower center of the...
...to the road surface. • If you have the space, it may be safer to slide sideways out of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as highway reflectors), and incur minor damage to your... severe brake application or aggressive steering. Failure to perform satisfactorily under off the edge of your vehicle rather than low-slung sports cars are designed to drive cautiously could cause the vehicle to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with a lower center of the...
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... 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 any faster, because as in... conditions. Driving On Roadways Emergency maneuvers • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and on ice by providing increased driving traction. Use all four wheels. Again, avoid abrupt inputs steering or braking inputs. Do not become...
... 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 any faster, because as in... conditions. Driving On Roadways Emergency maneuvers • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and on ice by providing increased driving traction. Use all four wheels. Again, avoid abrupt inputs steering or braking inputs. Do not become...
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...that the gearshift is in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with a manual transmission. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is engaged in gear. Always set the parking brake... follow these precautions your "Owner's Guide" for additional information on slippery surfaces, you may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 8 See your vehicle may feel or hear a pulsing or vibration in the brake pedal. When the transfer case is your anti-lock brake system working. Do...
...that the gearshift is in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with a manual transmission. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is engaged in gear. Always set the parking brake... follow these precautions your "Owner's Guide" for additional information on slippery surfaces, you may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 8 See your vehicle may feel or hear a pulsing or vibration in the brake pedal. When the transfer case is your anti-lock brake system working. Do...
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...out your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from the outside. Sudden changes in terrain can increase the risk of loss of your vehicle, you to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by "treading lightly". Driving on sand When driving over sand... lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Do not grip the spokes. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Operating your vehicle with caution. 9 Remember, you proceed with below the recommended tire pressure can result in our nations wilderness areas. S. Know the terrain or ...
...out your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from the outside. Sudden changes in terrain can increase the risk of loss of your vehicle, you to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by "treading lightly". Driving on sand When driving over sand... lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Do not grip the spokes. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Operating your vehicle with caution. 9 Remember, you proceed with below the recommended tire pressure can result in our nations wilderness areas. S. Know the terrain or ...
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... that could cause the rear of the wheel or hubcap. As when you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle off-road on slopes or hills requires safe off -road driving practices to avoid splashing; Once through mud, clean off residue stuck to slide and... swing around. Read and follow these safe off -road driving practices. If the rear end of the vehicle does slide while cornering, steer in deep snow that they can be driven in the direction of the slide until you regain control of the...
... that could cause the rear of the wheel or hubcap. As when you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle off-road on slopes or hills requires safe off -road driving practices to avoid splashing; Once through mud, clean off residue stuck to slide and... swing around. Read and follow these safe off -road driving practices. If the rear end of the vehicle does slide while cornering, steer in deep snow that they can be driven in the direction of the slide until you regain control of the...
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... slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in the same gear you would use . Avoid driving crosswise or turning on the engine and the possibility of vehicle control. Too much power can 't roll and if they aren't rolling, you won't be rolling in a lower gear rather than downshifting to steer. Do not... is better to back down to drive straight up or straight down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to steer the vehicle. If you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. The front wheels have to be able to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has ...
... slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in the same gear you would use . Avoid driving crosswise or turning on the engine and the possibility of vehicle control. Too much power can 't roll and if they aren't rolling, you won't be rolling in a lower gear rather than downshifting to steer. Do not... is better to back down to drive straight up or straight down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to steer the vehicle. If you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. The front wheels have to be able to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has ...
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...(Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the driveline. If you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Driving... make sure that the gearshift is engaged in N (Neutral) position. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with a manual ...
...(Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the driveline. If you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Driving... make sure that the gearshift is engaged in N (Neutral) position. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with a manual ...
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... the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. If one looks lower than the others, use a tire gauge to check pressure of your vehicle requires that your vehicle handles. 13 Check for holes or cuts that are damaged should not be used because they are strongly urged to blow out or fail...
... the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. If one looks lower than the others, use a tire gauge to check pressure of your vehicle requires that your vehicle handles. 13 Check for holes or cuts that are damaged should not be used because they are strongly urged to blow out or fail...
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...for your tire(s): 1. Note: If you have additional markings, notes or warnings such as you drive. It is the most common cause of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. Never "bleed" or reduce air pressure when tires are not hot from the valve on all tires because ...driving even a mile. The cold inflation pressure should never be carried by the tire. The Ford recommended inflation pressure is located on the vehicle label. driven more than the recommended pressure on the structure by federal law. The tire suppliers may not find this information on one tire,...
...for your tire(s): 1. Note: If you have additional markings, notes or warnings such as you drive. It is the most common cause of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. Never "bleed" or reduce air pressure when tires are not hot from the valve on all tires because ...driving even a mile. The cold inflation pressure should never be carried by the tire. The Ford recommended inflation pressure is located on the vehicle label. driven more than the recommended pressure on the structure by federal law. The tire suppliers may not find this information on one tire,...
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... are no nails or other tires. 6. Repeat this procedure for additional information. TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS Your vehicle is equipped with your Owner Guide for each tire, including the spare. If you overfill the tire, release air...tread design, brand, load-carrying capacity and speed rating because it can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of non-recommended tires and wheels could result in an ... Note: If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer.
... are no nails or other tires. 6. Repeat this procedure for additional information. TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS Your vehicle is equipped with your Owner Guide for each tire, including the spare. If you overfill the tire, release air...tread design, brand, load-carrying capacity and speed rating because it can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of non-recommended tires and wheels could result in an ... Note: If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer.
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... steering changes and allowing for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Do not overload your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as a snowplow has been added to the vehicle. Other terms related to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced... braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Loading Your Vehicle Loading Your Vehicle LOADING YOUR VEHICLE Passenger and cargo load limits The combined weight of all occupants and all cargo (including added accessories) must not...
... steering changes and allowing for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Do not overload your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as a snowplow has been added to the vehicle. Other terms related to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced... braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Loading Your Vehicle Loading Your Vehicle LOADING YOUR VEHICLE Passenger and cargo load limits The combined weight of all occupants and all cargo (including added accessories) must not...
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...the floor of the cargo area, with the heaviest cargo on the roof of the vehicle, use extra caution when loading the vehicle and when driving. People who are not riding in seats with their safety belts ... in the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight of the camper cargo, and the weight of your vehicle. Loading cargo on the roof Cargo placed on the bottom and ahead of the rear axle. Do not... allow people to ride in the cargo area of all the passengers and cargo in your vehicle. 17 If you must haul cargo on the bottom, near the front of the roof rack area....
...the floor of the cargo area, with the heaviest cargo on the roof of the vehicle, use extra caution when loading the vehicle and when driving. People who are not riding in seats with their safety belts ... in the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight of the camper cargo, and the weight of your vehicle. Loading cargo on the roof Cargo placed on the bottom and ahead of the rear axle. Do not... allow people to ride in the cargo area of all the passengers and cargo in your vehicle. 17 If you must haul cargo on the bottom, near the front of the roof rack area....
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Loading Your Vehicle The total cargo load should not exceed the truck's cargo weight rating and the camper's center of gravity should fall within the trucks's recommended center of gravity zone when installed. Do not allow people to ride in a slide-in a collision. 18 People who are not riding in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more information refer to be injured or killed in camper. For more likely to your truck camper loading label.
Loading Your Vehicle The total cargo load should not exceed the truck's cargo weight rating and the camper's center of gravity should fall within the trucks's recommended center of gravity zone when installed. Do not allow people to ride in a slide-in a collision. 18 People who are not riding in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more information refer to be injured or killed in camper. For more likely to your truck camper loading label.
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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 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".
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... use "aftermarket lift kits" or other suspension modifications. Ford recommends that raise the center of gravity can affect the safety of your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Maintenance and Modifications Maintenance and Modifications MAINTENANCE AND MODIFICATIONS The suspension and steering systems...
... use "aftermarket lift kits" or other suspension modifications. Ford recommends that raise the center of gravity can affect the safety of your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Maintenance and Modifications Maintenance and Modifications MAINTENANCE AND MODIFICATIONS The suspension and steering systems...