Driving On Snow Or Ice; Front Disc Brakes; F-150/250/350 - Ford Vehicle Owner's Manual

Driving on Snow or Ice

A four-wheel drive vehicle has advantages over
two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and ice but
can skid like any other vehicle. If so equipped,
keep the vehicle in four-wheel drive if icy or
slippery conditions exist.
Avoid sudden applications of power and quick
changes of direction on snow or ice. Apply the
accelerator slowly and steadily when starting
from a full stop.
All utility-type and Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
have special design and equipment features to
make them capable of performing in a wide
variety of off-road applications. Specific design
characteristics give them higher centers of
gravity than ordinary passenger cars.
All utility and four-wheel drive vehicles
are not designed for cornering at speeds
as high as passenger cars any more than
low-slung sports cars are designed to
perform satisfactorily under off-road
conditions. Avoid sharp turns or abrupt
maneuvers in these vehicles.
Brakes

Front Disc Brakes

F-150/250/350

The front disc brakes are self-adjusting. They do
not require service other than periodic inspection
for pad wear.
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