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Cargo tie-down bars - Flareside pickup box
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[GF20770(F )05/96]
Trailer Towing
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[GF20772(FM)03/96]
All vehicles may tow a Class I trailer provided
the Gross Combined Weight (GCW) is less than
or equal to the GVWR shown on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label. For heavier
trailer applications, refer to the towing
information found later in this chapter.
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[GF20775(FM)01/96]
Towing a trailer puts additional loads on your
vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires
and suspension. For your safety and for the
good of your vehicle, use the right equipment
for the type of trailer you tow.
[GF20780(F )01/96]
If your trailer is equipped with electric brakes,
auxiliary battery, or back-up lamps, the optional
7 wire trailer towing electrical hook-up will be
required on the vehicle.
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[ER22700(FM)02/96]
3. Remove the positive (+) cable from the
booster battery.
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[ER22800(FM)02/96]
4. Remove the other end of the positive (+)
cable from the discharged battery.
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[ER22900(FM)02/96]
After the vehicle is started, let it idle for a while
to let the engine ªrelearnº its idle conditions.
Drive it around for a while with all electrical
accessories turned off to let the battery recharge.
Driveability may be deteriorated slightly until all
drive modes are ªrelearned.ºYou may need to
use a battery charger to fully recharge the
battery.
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[ER23000(FM)03/96]
If you need to replace your battery, seeBattery
in theMaintenance and Carechapter.
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[ER23100(FM)04/96]
Towing Your Vehicle
[ER23350(F )03/96]
The recommended method to tow your vehicle
is with flatbed or wheel lift equipment.
However, slingbelt towing is acceptable.On
vehicles equipped with an air dam,the towbar
will deform the rubber air dam.
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[ER23500(FM)01/96]
When calling for a tow truck, tell the operator
what kind of vehicle you have. A towing
manual is available from Ford Motor Company
for all authorized tow truck operators. Have
your tow truck driver refer to this manual for
the proper hook-up and towing procedures for
your vehicle.
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[ER23550(F )05/96]
RWARNING
Never use a tow bar that attaches to the
bumper when you tow your vehicle. This
could damage the bumper and cause an
accident.
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380 Index
Lights, warning and indicator (continued)
hazard warning light.......... 74
high beam............... 20
oil pressure............... 19
overdrive off............. 153
rear ABS................ 16
safety belt............... 17
service engine soon........... 17
testing the warning lights....... 138
turn signal indicator........... 71
Load limits............... 175
GAWR................ 175
GVWR................ 175
trailer towing............. 178
Locking hubs
lever operated with automatic..... 167
lever operated with manual...... 170
Lubricant specifications......... 324
Lug nuts................ 240
standard............... 243
tightening sequence......240, 247±248
Lumbar support, seats.......... 106
Lumbar support pad........... 106
M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance Schedule
and Record booklet)........... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 257
Manual transmission
clutch..............158, 270
driving................ 158
fluid, checking and adding....... 285
fluid capacities............ 318
lubricant specifications......... 324
shifting gears............. 159
shift speeds.............. 161
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384 Index
Safety seats for children......... 122
and air bags............. 122
attaching with tether straps...... 133
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . . 122
in front seat............. 122
in rear outboard........... 122
in rear seat.............. 122
tether anchorage hardware....... 133
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)...... 107
Seats................... 95
adjusting the seat, manual........ 95
adjusting the seats, power....... 105
child safety seats........... 122
cleaning upholstery.......... 314
lumbar support............ 106
reclining the seat............ 95
seatback release........... 95,99
Serial number (VIN)............ 7
Service concerns............. 336
Servicing your vehicle.......... 257
precautions when servicing...... 258
servicing when you tow........ 254
Shift-lock system..........140, 154
Shift positions (see Gearshift).....152, 159
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints).......107, 111
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints).... 111
Side mirrors............... 79
adjusting................ 81
Snowplowing.............. 215
Snow tires and chains.......... 292
Spare tire
changing the tire.........236, 240
conventional spare........236±237
finding the spare........... 237
removing the spare tire........ 237
storing the flat tire........237, 243
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