Ford Cargo 2017, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
DIAGNOSTIC CHART
FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE OF THE FAULT
If the vehicle skids to the
side when brakes are
applied
• Brake adjustment is faulty
• Tires have different pressure values.
If the vehicle drags to left or
right when the steering is
released
• Incorrect tie-rod adjustment (toe angles)
• Irregular wear on the tires
• Tires have different pressure values
If it is difficult to steer the
vehicle
• Tire is underinflated.
• Vehicle is excessively loaded.
• Steering system shall be checked.
If the steering excessive
play or looseness
• Wheel bearings are loose
• Ball joints are loose
• Bushings are worn
• Track rod is loose/worn
• Steering gears or bearings are worn
If the outer side of the tire
is worn
• Excessive toe-out is applied
If the inner side of the tire
is worn
• Excessive toe-in is applied
If the tire is worn on the
shoulder areas
• Tire pressures are low.
If the tire is worn on the
back areas
• Tire pressures are high.
DIAGNOSTIC CHART
FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE OF THE FAULT
If the tires are worn on
both sides
• Vehicle is used with excessive load.
• Curves are taken with high speed
• Vehicle is used with high speed.
• Wheel rotation is not applied.
If a tire is worn more
than the other
• Pressure value of the worn tire is faulty.
• Brake adjustment is faulty
• Toe angles are faulty
• Shock absorbers are faulty
• Wheel rotation is not applied.
If the front wheels have
excessive vibration
• Tire pressure is high.
• Tires are flattened.
• Balancing is faulty
• Ball joints are worn
If the vehicle is shud-
dering
• Tire pressures are high.
• Tires are flattened.
• Balancing is faulty.
Tires and Rims
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