Speed Limiter; Driving In Bad Weather; Slippery Roads - Ford Vehicle Owner's Manual

Speed limiter

All models are equipped with an electronic
engine control system (EEC) which limits the
maximum engine speed and thus road speed in
top gear. Vehicle operation is normal since the
controlled maximum speed is above posted
highway speeds in North America.

Driving in Bad Weather

Slippery roads

Drive cautiously on wet or snowy roads:
Do not quickly move the steering wheel
unless necessary.
Drive slower than you normally would.
Give your vehicle more distance to stop.
To stop on ice, shift to Neutral below 10 mph
(16 km/h) and gently pump brakes. (Except
with 4WAL)
Consider using one of the lower gears.
For 4x4 vehicles, engage 4WD, and try to
drive slowly away.
To avoid losing control on slippery roads,
do not downshift into Low with the
automatic transmission when moving
faster than 20 mph (32 km/h). Do not
downshift into First with the manual
transmission when moving faster than
5 mph (8 km/h).
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