1998 Mercury Mountaineer Support Question
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Question posted by cunko on December 19th, 2012
Awd Does Not Operate
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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 2
... a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. This is because your vehicle has special design and equipment feature for off-road operation. Study the "Owner's Guide" and this vehicle's operating characteristics. Take it . Your 4WD or AWD vehicle, particularly when loaded, may vary and you have ever experienced with the safety, comfort and dependability of...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 3
... VEHICLE OWNERS Although this supplement is primarily directed to 4WD or AWD vehicle operators, these principles of safe driving also apply to operators of injury or ejection. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for your vehicle, many of its operating characteristics are the best means of avoiding the possibility of accident...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 4
...stopped while in the new direction.
4 On 4WD vehicles the transfer case allows you operate your "Owner's Guide." You should become thoroughly familiar with this information before you to all four... in 4WD and the vehicle direction is supplied to select 4WD when necessary. 4WD and AWD systems
drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle can't. ...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 5
... approach inclines and drive over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. Your 4WD or AWD may make it handle differently than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - 4WD and AWD systems
How your vehicle quicker to respond to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in a few noticeable...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 6
... road and slow down gradually before returning to strike small inanimate objects, such as highway reflectors, with Auto 4WD or AWD). 4WD or AWD operation on the road
4WD OR AWD OPERATION ON THE ROAD Basic operating principles • Do not use 4WD on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. You...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 7
... a sudden sharp turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to avoid the emergency. Again, avoid these abrupt inputs. 7 4WD or AWD operation on the road
rather than attempt a sudden return to the pavement which could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out of surface to another (i.e., from...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 8
Avoid sudden braking as to road conditions. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may steer in the direction you may accelerate better than a two-wheel...faster, because as in snow and on ice by providing increased driving traction. 4WD or AWD operation on the road
Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will have advantages over two-wheel drive vehicles in other vehicles for additional information ...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 9
... and transmission are disconnected from the outside. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with 4WD or AWD
operation of the driveline. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, you should make sure you grip the... the rest of the anti-lock brake system. DRIVING OFF-ROAD WITH 4WD OR AWD When using 4WD or AWD, maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in gear. On some 4WD vehicles...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 10
.... Driving off-road with caution. To maintain steering and braking control of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you proceed with 4WD or AWD
Drive cautiously to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. If you re-inflate the tires as soon as rocks and stumps.
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 11
... you regain control of land-use regulations and responsibilities in our nations wilderness areas. After driving through mud, clean off -road with 4WD or AWD
and AWD vehicles can lose traction in the direction of the slide until you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your wheels...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 12
.... This could cause the rear to keep from bogging down.
Using tire chains will help . Once through water, determine the depth. Deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique in that they can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Never...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 13
... not drive over a hill without seeing what conditions are on steep slopes or hills. Too much power will use. Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD
diagonally up or down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to turnaround because you might roll over .
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 14
... brake overheating. Do not "pump" the brakes. Do not descend in order to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR). TRAILER TOWING Your 4WD or AWD vehicle may require a trailer tow package), provided that the combined total weight of the brake pedal will help you could lose control. When descending a steep...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 20
... Vehicle Goes Off the Edge of the Pavement ...6 Introduction ...2 Lift Kits ...15 Maintenance and Modifications .17 Mud, Driving in ...10 Off-Road Driving ...9 Operating Your AWD Vehicle on the Road ...6 Operating Your Four-by-Four on the Road ...6 Parking ...9 Sand, Driving in ...10 Snow, Deep, Driving in ...12 Snow/Ice, Driving in ...8 Tires...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 112
...where no dry or wet pavement remains uncovered), and shallow sand. The vehicle should never be operated in damage to driveline components and make the vehicle difficult to control. Doing so will produce ...tire wear and may damage driveline components. AUTO HIGH LOW
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It is equipped with 4WD or AWD, a spare tire of the water. If your vehicle is only intended for severe winter or...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 118
... sudden applications of power and quick changes of direction on the brake pedal. Allow more than usual. ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) (5.0L ENGINES ONLY) Your vehicle is supplied to operate properly, keep steady pressure on snow and ice. In order to allow the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 119
...Do not rock the vehicle for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough terrain and has operating characteristics that are somewhat different from conventional vehicles, both on driving off-road, read the "...Four Wheeling" supplement in the area. Driving
Driving off-road with AWD Your vehicle is stuck, shift the transmission in a steady motion between forward and reverse gears. ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 122
...frequent shifting (Overdrive) by pressing and holding the SET ACCEL button (to operate properly, keep steady pressure on the brake pedal. Avoid sudden applications of ... 2WD vehicles in snow and ice but can skid like any other vehicle. Driving on snow and ice An AWD vehicle has advantages over 50 km/h (30 mph). Allow more than usual. Automatic transmissions may drop considerably, ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 129
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129 Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on calculating your vehicle. Driving
Trailer towing table (4x4 and AWD with automatic transmission) Notes: For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 300 meters (1 000 ft) elevation. For definition of the vehicle and could result in your dealer or...
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