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Driving off-road places more stress on your
vehicle than most on-road driving. After
driving off-road, check for damage to the
wheels, chassis and underbody.
Inspect the underbody of your vehicle by
checking tires, body structure, steering,
suspension, and exhaust system for
damage.
Inspect the tires for any cuts in the tread
or sidewall area. Also inspect the sidewall
for any bulge indicating damage to the tire.
Make sure the tires are inflated to proper
tire pressure as indicated on the tire
placard.
Check the radiator for mud and debris and
clean as needed.
Check that the air filter is clean and dry.
Remove accumulations of plants or brush.
These things could be a fire hazard or hide
damage to the fuel lines, brake hoses and
propeller shafts.
Make sure the grille and radiator are clear
of any obstructions that may affect
cooling.
After extended operation in mud, sand,
water, or similar dirty conditions, inspect
the wipers and washers to make sure they
are working.
Note: Mud caked windows are hard to see
through and can damage wiper blades or
motor.
Check wipers for debris or anything that
may scratch the windshield.
If you experience unusual vibration after
driving in mud, slush or similar conditions,
check the wheels for impacted material.
Impacted material can cause vibrations
when driving and wheel imbalance.
Remove the material to reduce the
vibration.
2021 Bronco (TG1) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202101, First-Printing
Driving Hints
Note: If you have removed the impacted
material from the wheels and your vehicle
still has a vibration check your vehicle for
damage or see an authorized dealer.
Inspect the exhaust system for damage or
looseness.
Make sure that the brakes are in proper
working order and free of any mud, stones
and debris, which can become trapped
around the brake rotor, backing plate and
caliper.
Inspect the wheels for dents, cracks, or
other damage.
Inspect undercarriage fasteners. If any are
loose or damaged, tighten or replace
ensuring that the proper torque
specification is used.
Inspect for torn or punctured boots on ball
joints, half shafts, steering gears.
Refit the front license plate if removed
previously.
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE AT HIGH
SPEEDS
Before off-road driving in unfamiliar areas
at high speeds, do a low speed
reconnaissance run to become aware of
any obstacles that you could encounter.
Your vehicle can incur damage if driven
beyond its capabilities. Skid plates and
rock rails are designed to help limit
damage to vital components and exterior
finishes, but cannot prevent all damage if
driven in extreme off-road conditions.
Damage to skid plates, rock rails and
exterior finishes as well as bent, cracked
or broken body, frame and chassis
components may not be covered by
warranty.
It is important that you take the time to
become familiar with the controls and
dynamics of your vehicle before
attempting higher speed off-road driving.
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