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TRAILER TOWING

Your vehicle may be equipped for towing trailers (or may require a trailer
tow package). Before you operate your vehicle with a trailer, make sure
that you comply with the guidelines in the “RV & Trailer Towing Guide”.
The combined total weight of the vehicle and trailer must be less than or
equal to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
and be properly balanced and secured. Refer to “RV & Trailer Towing
Guide,” the “Owner’s Guide” or see an authorized Ford or
Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for additional information.

Trailer Towing

Trailer Towing

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Summary of Contents for 2004 Ranger

Page 1: ... Towing 19 Maintenance and Modifications 20 All rights reserved Reproduction by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation Copyright 2003 Ford M...

Page 2: ...ement and the Owner s Guide for specific information about equipment features and instructions for safe driving You must also learn and understand the capabilities and limitations of your vehicle through experience Take it slow and easy until you get to know and understand your vehicle Driving at speeds safe for road conditions and the use of safety belts are the best means of avoiding the possibi...

Page 3: ...or other crash you must Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers Drive at safe speeds for the conditions Keep tires properly inflated Never overload your vehicle and Make sure every passenger is properly restrained In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt All occupants must wear safety belts and children infants must use appropriate...

Page 4: ...res and maintenance can be found in your Owner s Guide You should become thoroughly familiar with this information before you operate your vehicle On some 4WD models the initial shift from two wheel drive to 4WD while the vehicle is moving can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound These sounds are normal as the front drivetrain comes up to speed and is not cause for concern Do not become ov...

Page 5: ... damaging underbody components All other things held equal a shorter wheelbase may make your vehicle quicker to respond to steering inputs than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase Narrower to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces particularly in off road use As a result of the above dimensional differences SUV s and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater difference...

Page 6: ...d roads except models equipped with Auto 4WD or AWD This may damage the drivelines and axles If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your speed Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the ro...

Page 7: ...reased driving traction However if you suddenly change speed or direction you may lose traction and in turn control as is the case with all vehicles 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on slippery roads just like any other vehicle Should the rear end of the vehicle start to slide while cornering on snowy or icy roads turn the steering wheel in the direction of the slide until you regain control Avoid s...

Page 8: ...r either 1 First or R Reverse with a manual transmission Set the parking brake fully shut off the ignition and remove the key Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode When the transfer case is in the N Neutral position the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the driveline Therefore the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P Park or the manual trans...

Page 9: ... changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel motion To maintain better control and avoid injury to your hand or wrist grip the steering wheel from the outside Do not grip the spokes Driving on sand When driving over sand try to keep all four wheels on the most solid area of the trail Avoid reducing the tire pressure Instead shift to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain Ap...

Page 10: ...ce through water always try the brakes Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes You can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique in that they can be driven in deep snow that would stop a conventional two wheel drive vehicle Shift to a low gear and maintain steady ...

Page 11: ...round because you might induce a rollover It is better to back down to a safe location Apply just enough power to the wheels to climb the hill Too much power can cause the tires to slip spin or lose traction resulting in loss of vehicle control Descend a hill in the same gear you would use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating Do not descend in neutral Dis...

Page 12: ...se is in the N Neutral position the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the driveline Therefore the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P Park or the manual transmission is in gear Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in N Neutral position Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the vehicle I...

Page 13: ...ted in case it needs to be repaired or replaced For your safety tires that are damaged should not be used because they are more likely to blow out or fail Tires can be damaged during off road use so inspection after off road use is also recommended Inflating Your Tires Use a tire gauge to check the tire inflation pressure including the spare at least monthly and before long trips You are strongly ...

Page 14: ...ing and rolling resistance resulting in heat buildup and internal damage to the tire Operating your vehicle with under inflated tires may result in severe tire cracking tread separation or tire blowout which can lead to loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover serious injury or death The Ford recommended inflation pressure is based on cold tire pressure Tire pressure increases even after driving s...

Page 15: ...d 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 Additionally the use of non recommended tires and wheels could cause steerin...

Page 16: ...n a heavy accessory such as a snowplow has been added to the vehicle Other terms related to loading include base curb weight gross vehicle weight rating GVWR gross axle weight rating GAWR gross combined weight rating GCWR Refer to your Owner s Guide for additional information regarding these terms and maximum safe weight limits Effects of improperly loading or overloading your vehicle Improper wei...

Page 17: ...cle more top heavy causing it to lean more in corners and creating a greater possibility of vehicle rollover If you must haul cargo on the roof of the vehicle use extra caution when loading the vehicle and when driving Cargo on the roof rack should be properly secured and evenly distributed over the roof rack area with the heaviest cargo on the bottom near the front of the roof rack area Any load ...

Page 18: ... the trucks s recommended center of gravity zone when installed For more information refer to your truck camper loading label Do not 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 Loading Your Vehicle 18 ...

Page 19: ...the guidelines in the RV Trailer Towing Guide The combined total weight of the vehicle and trailer must be less than or equal to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating GCWR and be properly balanced and secured Refer to RV Trailer Towing Guide the Owner s Guide or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln Mercury Dealer for additional information Trailer Towing Trailer Towing 19 ...

Page 20: ... rollover personal injury and death 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 Failure to maintain your vehicl...

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