Safety Practices
WARNING:If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, or sand, do
not rapidly spin the tires. Spinning the tires can tear the tire and
cause an explosion. A tire can explode in as little as three to five
seconds.
WARNING:Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h).
The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander.
Driving habits have a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety.
•Observe posted speed limits.
•Avoid fast starts, stops and turns.
•Avoid potholes and objects on the road.
•Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking.
Highway Hazards
No matter how carefully you drive, there is always the possibility that
you may eventually have a flat tire on the highway. Drive slowly to the
closest safe area out of traffic. This may further damage the flat tire, but
your safety is more important.
If you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving, or you
suspect your tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your
speed. Drive with caution until you can safely pull off the road. Stop and
inspect the tires for damage. If you cannot detect a cause, have the
vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to have the
vehicle inspected.
Tire and Wheel Alignment
A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of your
vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires. If your
vehicle seems to pull to one side when you are driving, the wheels may
be out of alignment. Have an authorized dealer check the wheel
alignment periodically.
Wheel misalignment in the front or the rear can cause uneven and rapid
treadwear of your tires and should be corrected by an authorized dealer.
Front-wheel drive vehicles and those with an independent rear
suspension may require alignment of all four wheels.
The tires should also be balanced periodically. An unbalanced tire and
wheel assembly may result in irregular tire wear.
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NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG
Normal scheduled maintenance*
Every 12 months or
10000 miles
(16000 km)Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread
depth.
Perform multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake
linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect cooling system level, strength and hoses.
Inspect half-shaft boots.
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension
and tie-rod ends. Lubricate if equipped with
grease fittings.
Inspect wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
*Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between
service intervals.
Other maintenance items
Every 20000 miles
(32000 km)
*Replace cabin air filter.
At 10 years or
150000 miles
(240000 km)
**
Change coolant and coolant filter.
*Cabin air filter life is dependent on exposure to dusty and dirty
conditions. Vehicles operated in these conditions require frequent
inspection and replacement of the cabin air filter.
**Initial replacement at 10 years or 150000 miles (240000 kilometers),
then every five years or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers). The coolant
must be exchanged as indicated in the Ford Motor CompanyWorkshop
Manual.If not performed properly, damage could occur to the cooling
system components. Only use pre-mixed coolant that meets Ford Motor
Company specifications found in theCapacities and Specifications
chapter.
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