Page Tires, Wheels and Loading It is recommended that the two front tires or two rear tires generally be replaced as a pair. Safety practices Driving habits have a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety.
Page Tires, Wheels and Loading Front wheel drive FWD vehicles and those with an independent rear suspension if equipped may require alignment of all four wheels.
The tires should also be balanced periodically. An unbalanced tire and wheel assembly may result in irregular tire wear. Tire rotation Rotating your tires at the recommended interval as indicated in the scheduled maintenance information that comes with your vehicle will Page Tires, Wheels and Loading Note: After having your tires rotated, inflation pressure must be checked and adjusted to the vehicle requirements. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a U.
Page Tires, Wheels and Loading Note: You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by federal law. The speed rating denotes the speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for extended periods of time under a standard condition of load and inflation pressure. Page Tires, Wheels and Loading 9. Tire Ply Composition and Material Used: Indicates the number of plies or the number of layers of rubber-coated fabric in the tire tread and sidewall.
Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different from this example. The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction in rain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snow tires and chains.
Page Tires, Wheels and Loading Payload — is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is carrying. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. The total load on each axle must never exceed its GAWR. Page Tires, Wheels and Loading Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight — is the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can tow.
Page Tires, Wheels and Loading 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
Loaded vehicles may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Park the unloaded vehicle on a level surface. With the ignition on and all doors closed, allow the vehicle to stand for several minutes so that it can level. Page Tires, Wheels and Loading Using a step bumper if equipped The rear bumper is equipped with an integral hitch and only requires a ball with a one inch The bumper has a 5, lb. If it is necessary to relocate the trailer hitch ball position, a frame-mounted trailer hitch must be installed.
Note: The ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition unless the gearshift lever is securely latched in P Park. Page Driving Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic.
Always open the garage door before you start the engine. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for more instructions. If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately.
Page Driving Starting the engine 1. If there is difficulty in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel until the key turns freely. Page Brakes Driving If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions flexible fuel vehicles only 1. When the engine starts, release the key, then gradually release the accelerator pedal as the engine speeds up. This system helps you maintain steering control during emergency stops by keeping the brakes from locking.
The BRAKE warning lamp will illuminate and will remain illuminated until the parking brake is released. This system helps you maintain the stability and steerability of your vehicle, especially on slippery road surfaces such as snow- or ice-covered roads and gravel roads. The system will allow your vehicle to make better use of available traction in these conditions.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Your vehicle has larger tires and increased ground clearance, giving the vehicle a higher center of gravity than a passenger car.
Page Driving 2. Locate the round access plug on the underside of the steering column cover. Remove the access plug using a flat head screwdriver, then push the override button using a flat head screwdriver, apply the brake pedal and shift the transmission into N Neutral. Open the center console bin. Using a screwdriver, carefully pry off the console finish panel surrounding the shifter mechanism by inserting a screwdriver into the latch slot as shown.
Remove console finish panel assembly to expose the inside of the gearshift. Page Driving If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly.
See your authorized dealer. Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. Drive not shown Drive is activated when the transmission control switch is pressed. Page Driving During each shift, the clutch pedal must be fully depressed to the floor. Failure to fully depress the clutch pedal to the floor may cause increased shift efforts, prematurely wear transmission components or damage the transmission.
Reverse 1. Page Driving To help avoid personal injury, always use caution when in reverse and when using the RSS.
This system is not designed to prevent contact with small or moving objects. The system is designed to provide a warning to assist the driver in detecting large stationary objects to avoid damaging the vehicle.
Illuminates when 4L is selected. Provides optimal smoothness and fuel economy at high speeds. Page Driving 3. Place the transmission in N Neutral. Move the transfer case lever through N Neutral directly to the desired position.
Intended only for off-road applications such as deep sand, steep grades or pulling heavy objects. This is appropriate for all on-road driving conditions, such as dry road surfaces, wet pavement, snow, gravel and shallow sand. Page Driving steering and braking control of your vehicle, you must have all four wheels on the ground and they must be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Doing so will produce excessive noise, increase tire wear and may damage drive components.
Page Driving Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission may occur.
Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes or damage to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may overheat. Page Driving the driveline. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P Park or the manual transmission is in gear. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N Neutral position. Page Ford Motor Company joins the U.
Page Driving Driving on hilly or sloping terrain Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up or down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to drive straight up or straight down.
Avoid driving crosswise or turning on steep slopes or hills. Page Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be used with any vehicle equipped with a high load or device such as ladder racks or pickup box cover. Page Snow Plow Prep Package is not available. Installing the snowplow Weight limits and guidelines for selecting and installing the snowplow can be found in the Ford Truck Body Builders Layout Book, Snowplow section, found at www. Page Operating the vehicle with the snowplow attached Ford recommends that the F— be limited to low speed, personal-use snow removal.
Do not use your vehicle for snow removal until it has been driven at least miles km. Page Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint system SRS or its fuses.
See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Page Driving Engine temperature while plowing When driving with a plow, your engine may run at a higher temperature than normal because the attached snowplow blade will restrict airflow to the radiator. If you are driving more than 15 miles 24 km at temperatures above freezing, angle the plow blade either full left or full right to provide maximum airflow to the radiator.
Page Roadside Emergencies 50, miles 80, km on Lincoln vehicles. Page 1———; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1——— Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call 1——— If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonable amount.
To obtain reimbursement information, U. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call 1———; The hazard flashers will operate when the ignition is in any position or if the key is not in the ignition. Push in the flasher control and all front and rear direction signals will flash. The access cover needs to be removed to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch.
To reset the switch: 1. Page Roadside Emergencies The fuses are coded as follows. Page Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be replaced rather than repaired. Page Roadside Emergencies 2. Fully insert the jack handle through the bumper hole and into the guide tube through the access hole in the rear bumper. Turn the handle counterclockwise until tire is lowered to the ground, the tire can be slid rearward and the cable is slightly slack.
Page Roadside Emergencies 3. Block the diagonally opposite wheel. Obtain the spare tire and jack from their storage locations. Use the tip of the lug wrench to remove any wheel trim.
Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground. Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack. The jack is only meant for changing the tire. Stow the flat tire. Stow the jack and lug wrench. Make sure the jack is fastened so it does not rattle when you drive. Unblock the wheels. Page Lug Nut Torque M14 x 2. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel.
Page Roadside Emergencies Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the transmission must relearn its shift strategy. This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Connect the negative - cable to the negative - terminal of the assisting battery. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative - terminal of the battery to be jumped.
Page Roadside Emergencies Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions.
Page Wrecker Towing Ford recommends your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. Away from home If you own a Ford or Mercury vehicle and are away from home when your vehicle needs service, or if you need more help than the authorized dealer could provide, after following the steps described above, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center to find an authorized dealer to help you.
Page If you own a Lincoln vehicle and are away from home when your vehicle needs service, or if you need more help than the authorized dealer could provide, after following the steps described above, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center to find an authorized dealer to help you. Page Customer Assistance In some states in the U. Ford is also allowed a final repair attempt in some states.
Page You are not bound by the decision but may choose to accept it. If the arbitrator has decided in Page United States and Canada, provided by a network of more than 4, participating authorized dealers.
If you did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at the time of purchasing your vehicle, you may still be eligible. Since this Page The use of leaded fuel in your vehicle without proper conversion may damage the effectiveness of your emission control system and may cause engine knocking or serious engine damage. Page Reporting Safety Defects U.
The high-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage. These products are available from your authorized dealer.
Page Cleaning Leather seats for the King Ranch SuperCrew only if equipped Your vehicle is equipped with seating covered in premium, top-grain leather which is extremely durable, but still requires special care and maintenance in order to ensure longevity and comfort.
Regular cleaning and conditioning will maintain the appearance of the leather. These quality products have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer can provide the necessary parts and service. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in N Neutral. Block the wheels. Battery 2.
Clutch fluid reservoir manual transmission 3. Power steering fluid reservoir 4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Engine coolant reservoir 6. Air filter assembly 7. Engine oil filler cap 8. Page Maintenance and Specifications 4. Transmission fluid dipstick automatic transmission 3. Engine oil filler cap 4. Power steering fluid reservoir 5. Engine oil dipstick 6. Brake fluid reservoir 7. Engine coolant reservoir 8.
Air filter assembly 9. Air filter assembly 4. Engine oil filler cap 9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir F f12 Owners Guide postfmt USA fus Page In very cold weather, do not fill the reservoir completely. Do not use any special washer fluid such as windshield water repellent type fluid or bug wash. They may cause squeaking, chatter noise, streaking and smearing. Page Engine Oil Maintenance and Specifications Poor wiper quality can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and the windshield, refer to Windows and wiper blades in the Cleaning chapter.
To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended to scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator dipstick.
Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it again. Page Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule listed in scheduled maintenance information. Ford production and aftermarket Motorcraft oil filters are designed for added engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is used that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, start-up engine noises or knock may be experienced. For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the top of the battery clean and dry.
Page Maintenance and Specifications Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine must relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and performance. Coolant concentration testing is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester such as the Rotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester, —R Mixing Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant or any orange-colored extended life product with your factory filled coolant can result in degraded corrosion protection.
Page Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine coolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available. Page Maintenance and Specifications When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. The pressure in an overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire. The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap.
If fuel is splashed in the eyes, remove contact lenses if worn , flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
Failure to seek proper medical attention could lead to permanent injury. Page Maintenance and Specifications Flexible fuel components and standard unleaded gasoline fuel components are not interchangeable.
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