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Ford 2007 Four Wheel Drive Owner's Manual

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Copyright © 2006 Ford Motor Company
2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd)
Supplement
USA (fus)

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2006 Ford Motor Company...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Most importantly, you’ll be able to travel with the safety, comfort and dependability of a Ford-built vehicle. Your vehicle, particularly when loaded, will handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. This is because your vehicle has special design and equipment features for cargo-hauling or off-road operation.

  • Page 3: Notice To Utility Vehicle And Truck Owners

    Study your “Owner’s Guide” and any supplements for specific information about equipment features, instructions for safe driving and additional precautions to reduce the risk of an accident or serious injury. 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus)

  • Page 4: Vehicle Characteristics

    Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in low traction situations, it won’t stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicles. Always drive at a safe speed. 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus)
  • Page 5 These differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make it handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus)

  • Page 6: Driving On Roadways

    Remember, your safety and the safety of others should be your primary concern. 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus)
  • Page 7 If you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus)
  • Page 8 (Neutral) position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. If you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus)

  • Page 9: Driving Off-Road

    Ford joins the U. S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by “treading lightly”.
  • Page 10 Operating your vehicle off-road on slopes or hills requires safe off-road driving practices. Read and follow these safe off-road driving practices to reduce the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus)
  • Page 11 If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. Do not “pump” the brakes. 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus)
  • Page 12 (Neutral) position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. If you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus)

  • Page 13: Inflating Your Tires

    (if equipped), at least monthly and before long trips. You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may be inaccurate. Ford recommends the use of a digital or dial-type tire pressure gauge rather than a stick-type tire pressure gauge.
  • Page 14 6. Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other objects embedded that could poke a hole in the tire and cause an air leak. 7. Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges, cuts or bulges. 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus)

  • Page 15: Tire Care

    If damage is observed or suspected have the tire inspected by a tire professional. Tires can be damaged during off-road use, so inspection after off-road use is also recommended. 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus)
  • Page 16 2000 the numbers go to four digits. For example, 2501 means the 25th week of 2001. The numbers in between are identification codes used for traceability. This information is used to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall. 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus)

  • Page 17: Tire Replacement Requirements

    Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
  • Page 18 (TPMS), the tire pressure sensors mounted in the wheels (originally installed on your vehicle) are not designed to be used in aftermarket wheels. The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may affect the operation of your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (if equipped).

  • Page 19: Loading Your Vehicle

    Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus)
  • Page 20 Any load placed on the roof rack should not exceed the maximum load roof rack load allowed for the vehicle. 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus)
  • Page 21 Never allow people to ride in a slide-in camper. People who are not riding in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more likely to be injured or killed in a collision. 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus)

  • Page 22: Trailer Towing

    Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) and must be properly balanced and secured. Refer to “RV & Trailer Towing Guide,” the “Owner’s Guide” or see an authorized dealer for additional information. 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus)

  • Page 23: Maintenance And Modifications

    Any modifications to a vehicle that raise the center of gravity can make it easier to induce vehicle rollover. Ford recommends that you take extra precautions, such as driving at lower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for increased stopping distance, for any vehicle equipped with a high load (for example, roof racks).

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