Do not replace your tires with ªhigh performanceº tires or larger
size tires.
Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect the
handling of the vehicle and make it easier for the driver to lose
control and roll over.
Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle's original tires may also
affect the accuracy of your speedometer.
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you
currently have on your vehicle.
The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction in
rain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snow
tires and chains.
Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
²Use only cable type chains offered by Ford as an accessory or
equivalent. SAE class ªSº or other conventional link type chains may
contact and cause damage to the vehicle's wheel house and/or body.
²Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
²Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains rub or bang against your
vehicle, stop and re-tighten the chains. If this does not work, remove
the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle.
²If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
²Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not use
tire chains on dry roads.
²The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle
damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when
using snow tires and chains.
²Do not exceed 48 km/h (30 mph) with tire chains on your vehicle.
Maintenance and care
205
fluid, specifications ..........229,232
Preparing to
drive your vehicle .....................140
Radio ............................................25
Relays .................................161,169
Remote entry system ............84,85
illuminated entry ......................88
locking/unlocking doors ...........85
panic alarm ...............................85
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................87
replacing the batteries .............86
Reverse sensing system .............22
Roof rack ...................................158
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ........13,104
105,106,107,109
Safety defects, reporting ..........247
Safety
restraints .......104,105,106,107,109
belt minder .............................110
cleaning the
safety belts .......................113,225
extension assembly ................109
for adults ...................105,106,107
for children ......................121,122
lap belt ....................................108
warning light
and chime ...............10,13,109,110
Safety seats for children ..........123
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............104
Seats ............................................92
child safety seats ....................123
cleaning ............................224,225
memory seat ........................88,96
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ....................82,83
Servicing your vehicle ..............181
Snowplowing .................................3
Spark plugs,
specifications ......................226,232Special notice ................................3
ambulance conversions ..............3
utility-type vehicles ....................3
Specification chart,
lubricants ............................229,232
Speed control ..............................63
Speedometer ...............................14
Starting your vehicle .........129,131
jump starting ..........................175
Steering
speed sensitive .......................138
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................67
Tachometer .................................16
Tires .............................169,202,203
changing ...........................169,171
checking the pressure ............203
replacing ..................................204
rotating ....................................203
snow tires and chains ............205
tire grades ...............................203
treadwear ................................202
Towing ................................152,203
recreational towing .................156
trailer towing ..........................152
wrecker ....................................180
Traction-lok rear axle ...............139
Transmission .............................141
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................194
fluid, refill capacities ..............226
lubricant specifications ...229,232
Trip odometer .............................15
Turn signal .............................10,63
Vehicle dimensions ...................232
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ...........................234
Vehicle loading ..........................149
Ventilating your vehicle ...........133
Warning chimes ...........................13
Warning lights (see Lights) .........8
Washer fluid ..............................187
Index
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