1998 Ford F150 Support Question
1998 Ford F150 Support Question
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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on November 24th, 2014 12:03 PM
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Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 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
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Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 14
... be able to steer. Refer 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 be turning in order to steer the vehicle....up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Trailer Towing
Descend a hill in neutral, disengage overdrive or manually shift to a lower gear.
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 15
..."aftermarket lift kits" or other than what Ford recommends, you nevertheless decide to loss of the same size, type, tread design, brand and load-carrying capacity. Make sure all tires and wheels on the vehicle are used with tires larger than that originally provided by Ford, it can affect the safety...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 19
... label attached to loss of the vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is space available. Make sure you have reached the weight capacity of vehicle control. Hauling cargo and vehicle handling
Loading the vehicle improperly can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to your vehicle and the "Owner's Guide...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 20
... Four-by-Four on the Road ...6 Parking ...9 Sand, Driving in ...10 Snow, Deep, Driving in ...12 Snow/Ice, Driving in ...8 Tires, Replacement Requirements ...15 Trailer Towing ...14 Water, Driving in ...12
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Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 2
Roadside assistance will reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain information about reimbursement, call 1-800-241-FORD. It provides:
2 Even non-warranty related tows, like accidents or getting stuck in your wallet for yourself, Ford Motor Company will : • mount the spare if you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor ...
Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 3
Ask your vehicle. Ford strongly recommends taking your vehicle to ensure your own driving needs, including reimbursement benefits for towing and rental. (In Hawaii, rules vary. Your dealer has factory-trained technicians and the latest diagnostic equipment to the selling dealership because they have a vested ...
Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 11
... rails Removable luggage rack Removable luggage rack adapters Retractable bed hooks and loops Running boards Shift knobs Snow traction cables Soft luggage cover Speed control Towing mirrors Trailer hitch Trailer hitch bars and balls Trailer hitch wiring adaptor Trunk mount luggage rack Protection and appearance equipment Bed mat/bedliner tailgate covers...
Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 12
When operated, such systems may cause the engine to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as two-way radios, telephones and theft alarms - that are equipped with ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 1
... Motor Company. Contents
Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Reporting safety defects Index 152 205 215 216 76 83 131 2 4 17 48
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 7
... means that your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards. The fuel cap may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted. The vehicle will not require towing. The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is started, one of fuel. (The engine may cause your vehicle.
Instrumentation
the On Board Diagnostics...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 14
... the engine coolant. Instrumentation
When refueling the vehicle from empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is overheating. If the coolant 14...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 88
... from being moved from P (Park) unless the brake pedal is necessary to use the above procedure to move the gearshift, it to jacking, hoisting or towing your vehicle. Start the vehicle. Driving
The air suspension shut-off switch is equipped with the brake pedal depressed: 1.
If it is depressed. OFF
Normal...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 91
...the position. Not shown on the end of the gearshift lever with a heavy load • towing a trailer up or down steep hills • additional engine downhill braking is started, the transmission ... control switch on the display. OVERDRIVE
91 To return to normal overdrive mode.
If towing a trailer, refer to Driving while you must press the transmission control switch to cancel...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 102
... brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Power delivered to Wrecker towing in the Roadside emergencies chapter.
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Do not leave the vehicle unattended ...with the transfer case in neutral. This position should only be used when towing the vehicle. Using the electronic shift 4WD system (if equipped)
Positions of transmission gearshift...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 109
... weight rating equals the vehicle curb weight for each engine/transmission combination, any required option weight for the towing vehicle. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating): Maximum combined weight of the driver from the GCWR for each vehicle...listed on the Safety Compliance Label on the driver's door pillar. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating): Carrying capacity for the towing vehicle.
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 110
...rating (GCWR) chart to the maximum trailer weight rating. Subtract your vehicle can carry/tow 1. Calculating the load your loaded vehicle weight from zero to find the axle code..., try taking your loaded trailer when figuring the total weight. Replacement tires with lower weight capacities than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations. Remember to figure in the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 111
... trailer weight your vehicle can be limited and if the ignition system gets wet, your engine may be improved by moving your engine. Drying can tow and must fall below the maximum shown under maximum trailer weight on the following charts. This is unavoidable, proceed very slowly. If driving through the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 112
... exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on your engine and rear axle ratio on the following charts. Inspect these components carefully after any towing operation. Your vehicle's load capacity is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed for your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension.
Driving...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 126
... the toe, tire pressures and ride height specification is important for towing. The weight of the payload and must not load the vehicle ... front ride height are located in the vehicle's Workshop Manual. Driving
must not exceed the Total Accessory Reserve Capacity. Federal and most local regulations require additional exterior lamps for additional information. Also,
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