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 on vehicles with aluminum wheels. Using SAE class S or
other conventional link type chains may cause damage to the vehicle's
wheel house and/or body. Either cable type chains or SAE class S
chains can be used on vehicles with original equipment steel wheels.
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.
Maintenance and Specifications
229
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................102±103, 105
Servicing your vehicle ..............194
Spark plugs,
specifications .............230, 233±234
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................232±233
Speed control ..............................75
Speedometer ...............................21
Starting your vehicle .......138±139,
141
jump starting ..........................171
Steering
speed sensitive .......................147
Steering wheel
controls ..........................69, 75, 79
tilting .........................................69
T
Tires ...........................166, 225±227
changing ..........................166±167
checking the pressure ............227
replacing ..................................228
rotating ....................................227
snow tires and chains ............229
tire grades ...............................226
treadwear ................................226
Towing .......................................154
recreational towing .................157
trailer towing ..........................154
wrecker ....................................176
Traction control ........................145
active light ................................14
Traction-lok rear axle ...............152Transmission .............................148
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................222
fluid, refill capacities ..............230
lubricant specifications ..232±233
Trip odometer .............................22
Trunk ...........................................93
remote release ....................90, 96
Turn signal ............................15, 61
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................234
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................235
Vehicle loading ..........................153
Ventilating your vehicle ...........142
W
Warning chimes ...........................16
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................197
Water, Driving through .............152
Windows
power .........................................70
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....197
checking and cleaning ..............68
operation ...................................68
replacing wiper blades .............68
Wrecker towing .........................176
Index
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