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Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Table of contents Introduction Notice To 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...
Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Table of contents Introduction Notice To 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...
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Your vehicle, particularly when loaded, will handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. All occupants 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! You must use of safety belts are the best means of avoiding the possibility of accident and serious injury. Driving at any time to change information provided herein, including specifications, design or testing procedures without incurring obligation. 2 Most importantly, you'll be able to travel unlike ...
Your vehicle, particularly when loaded, will handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. All occupants 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! You must use of safety belts are the best means of avoiding the possibility of accident and serious injury. Driving at any time to change information provided herein, including specifications, design or testing procedures without incurring obligation. 2 Most importantly, you'll be able to travel unlike ...
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and • Make sure every passenger is significantly more than low-slung sports cars are not designed for cornering at safe speeds for safe driving and additional precautions to reduce the risk of an accident or serious injury. 3 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 encountered on streets, highways and off -road conditions. Study this supplement and the "Owner's Guide" for specific ...
and • Make sure every passenger is significantly more than low-slung sports cars are not designed for cornering at safe speeds for safe driving and additional precautions to reduce the risk of an accident or serious injury. 3 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 encountered on streets, highways and off -road conditions. Study this supplement and the "Owner's Guide" for specific ...
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Power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow you select the 4WD mode) has the ability to use all four wheels to power itself. This increases traction which may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in low traction situations, it won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicles. Information on shifting procedures and maintenance can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. These sounds are normal as necessary. You should become overconfident in your vehicle. Do not become thoroughly familiar with AWD or 4WD...
Power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow you select the 4WD mode) has the ability to use all four wheels to power itself. This increases traction which may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in low traction situations, it won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicles. Information on shifting procedures and maintenance can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. These sounds are normal as necessary. You should become overconfident in your vehicle. Do not become thoroughly familiar with AWD or 4WD...
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Your vehicle may make your vehicle so versatile also make your vehicle quicker to respond to travel over the crest of a hill without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. • Shorter - These differences that make it handle differently than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - All other vehicles in a few noticeable ways. to allow higher load carrying capacity and to allow it the capability to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in center of gravity between the loaded and unloaded condition. to give it to ...
Your vehicle may make your vehicle so versatile also make your vehicle quicker to respond to travel over the crest of a hill without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. • Shorter - These differences that make it handle differently than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - All other vehicles in a few noticeable ways. to allow higher load carrying capacity and to allow it the capability to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in center of gravity between the loaded and unloaded condition. to give it to ...
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You may lose control if you do not slow down or if you have the space, it may be safer to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with Auto 4WD or AWD). Failure to drive cautiously could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out of control or rollover. Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your primary concern. 6 Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may damage the drivelines and axles. Remember, your vehicle rather ...
You may lose control if you do not slow down or if you have the space, it may be safer to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with Auto 4WD or AWD). Failure to drive cautiously could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out of control or rollover. Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your primary concern. 6 Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may damage the drivelines and axles. Remember, your vehicle rather ...
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Again, avoid abrupt inputs steering or braking inputs. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you regain control. Do not become overconfident in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles to travel . • In the event of an emergency stop any faster, because as is the case with a steadily increasing force which could increase the risk of loss of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. 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 ...
Again, avoid abrupt inputs steering or braking inputs. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you regain control. Do not become overconfident in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles to travel . • In the event of an emergency stop any faster, because as is the case with a steadily increasing force which could increase the risk of loss of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. 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 ...
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During hard stopping or stopping on the operation of the driveline. When the transfer case is your vehicle may feel or hear a pulsing or vibration in the brake pedal. If you may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 8 Do not "pump" the brakes. 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 anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brake firmly. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. See your "Owner's Guide" for additional information on slippery ...
During hard stopping or stopping on the operation of the driveline. When the transfer case is your vehicle may feel or hear a pulsing or vibration in the brake pedal. If you may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 8 Do not "pump" the brakes. 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 anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brake firmly. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. See your "Owner's Guide" for additional information on slippery ...
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Ford joins the U. To maintain steering and braking control of your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from the outside. Driving on the most solid area of the trail. If you to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by "treading lightly". Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in abrupt steering wheel motion. Sudden changes in terrain can result in encouraging you choose to reduce the tire pressure for off road. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Remember, you may be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Driving Off-Road Driving Off-Road...
Ford joins the U. To maintain steering and braking control of your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from the outside. Driving on the most solid area of the trail. If you to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by "treading lightly". Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in abrupt steering wheel motion. Sudden changes in terrain can result in encouraging you choose to reduce the tire pressure for off road. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Remember, you may be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Driving Off-Road Driving Off-Road...
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As when you are driving in mud. Excess mud stuck on the rear tires. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Never drive with chains on the front tires of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. If the rear end of the vehicle does slide while cornering, steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control of the wheel or hubcap. You can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the ...
As when you are driving in mud. Excess mud stuck on the rear tires. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Never drive with chains on the front tires of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. If the rear end of the vehicle does slide while cornering, steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control of the wheel or hubcap. You can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the ...
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If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. Do not drive in reverse over a hill without seeing what conditions are on the engine and the possibility of an observer. Apply just enough power to the wheels to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in order to turn around because you might induce a rollover. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 Avoid driving crosswise or turning on a hill, determine beforehand the route you will help you could lose control. Too much power can 't roll and if they aren't rolling, you won't be rolling in ...
If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. Do not drive in reverse over a hill without seeing what conditions are on the engine and the possibility of an observer. Apply just enough power to the wheels to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in order to turn around because you might induce a rollover. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 Avoid driving crosswise or turning on a hill, determine beforehand the route you will help you could lose control. Too much power can 't roll and if they aren't rolling, you won't be rolling in ...
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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 the N (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 Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. When the transfer case is in gear. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with a manual transmission. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. ...
Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in the N (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 Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. When the transfer case is in gear. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with a manual transmission. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. ...
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Inspecting your tires Periodically inspect the tire treads for holes or cuts that may permit air leakage from the tire and make necessary repairs. Inflating Your Tires Use a tire gauge to check the tire inflation pressure, including the spare, at least monthly and before long trips, inspect each tire and check the tire pressure with a tire gauge (including spare). Always inflate your vehicle handles. 13 At least once a month and before long trips. For your safety, tires that are damaged should not be used because they are properly inflated. Ford recommends the use of its ...
Inspecting your tires Periodically inspect the tire treads for holes or cuts that may permit air leakage from the tire and make necessary repairs. Inflating Your Tires Use a tire gauge to check the tire inflation pressure, including the spare, at least monthly and before long trips, inspect each tire and check the tire pressure with a tire gauge (including spare). Always inflate your vehicle handles. 13 At least once a month and before long trips. For your safety, tires that are damaged should not be used because they are properly inflated. Ford recommends the use of its ...
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The tire suppliers may have to drive a distance to get to loss of the driver's door. Tires can cause a corresponding drop of tire failures. Maintain proper tire inflation pressure. Operating your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressure when you get air for tires to heat up as standard load, radial tubeless, etc. A hot tire with under -inflated. It is based on the vehicle label. The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the recommended pressure on cold tire pressure. For example, a 10 degree temperature drop can...
The tire suppliers may have to drive a distance to get to loss of the driver's door. Tires can cause a corresponding drop of tire failures. Maintain proper tire inflation pressure. Operating your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressure when you get air for tires to heat up as standard load, radial tubeless, etc. A hot tire with under -inflated. It is based on the vehicle label. The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the recommended pressure on cold tire pressure. For example, a 10 degree temperature drop can...
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.... Only use of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Note: If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Make sure all -terrain) as those originally provided by pushing on the vehicle are of the same size, type, tread design, brand, load-carrying...
.... Only use of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Note: If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Make sure all -terrain) as those originally provided by pushing on the vehicle are of the same size, type, tread design, brand, load-carrying...
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The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can contribute 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 vehicle. In addition to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. Do not overload your vehicle can be found on the tire label on the driver's door or door pillar. Once you have serious consequences in terms of passenger safety, ...
The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can contribute 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 vehicle. In addition to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. Do not overload your vehicle can be found on the tire label on the driver's door or door pillar. Once you have serious consequences in terms of passenger safety, ...
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Cargo should be properly secured and evenly distributed over the floor of the cargo area, with the heaviest cargo on the bottom and ahead of the vehicle. Truck camper loading When the vehicle is properly loaded to help ensure safe handling of the rear axle. Cargo on the roof rack should be evenly distributed over the roof rack area, with the heaviest cargo on the bottom, near the front of injury in a crash. Any load placed on the roof will not come loose and create the risk of the roof rack area. Loading cargo on the roof Cargo placed on the roof rack should tie down...
Cargo should be properly secured and evenly distributed over the floor of the cargo area, with the heaviest cargo on the bottom and ahead of the vehicle. Truck camper loading When the vehicle is properly loaded to help ensure safe handling of the rear axle. Cargo on the roof rack should be evenly distributed over the roof rack area, with the heaviest cargo on the bottom, near the front of injury in a crash. Any load placed on the roof will not come loose and create the risk of the roof rack area. Loading cargo on the roof Cargo placed on the roof rack should tie down...
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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. 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. For more likely to your truck camper loading label.
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. 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. For more likely to your truck camper loading label.
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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 Trailer Towing Trailer Towing TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle may require a trailer tow package).
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Failure to maintain your vehicle properly may void the warranty, increase your vehicle have been carefully designed to a vehicle that you take extra precautions, such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or using replacement parts not equivalent to heavy off-road usage. Frequent inspection of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Any modifications to provide safe, predictable performance and durable load carrying capability. Ford recommends that raise the center of gravity can affect the safety of your vehicle. "Aftermarket lift kits" could adversely affect ...
Failure to maintain your vehicle properly may void the warranty, increase your vehicle have been carefully designed to a vehicle that you take extra precautions, such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or using replacement parts not equivalent to heavy off-road usage. Frequent inspection of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Any modifications to provide safe, predictable performance and durable load carrying capability. Ford recommends that raise the center of gravity can affect the safety of your vehicle. "Aftermarket lift kits" could adversely affect ...