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Each day before you drive, check
your tires. If one looks lower than
the others, use a tire gauge to check
pressure of all tires, and adjust if
required. Check tire pressure with a
tire gauge every few weeks
(including spare). Safe operation
requires tires that are neither
underinflated nor a vehicle which is
overloaded.

Periodically inspect the tire treads and remove stones, nails, glass or
other objects that may be wedged in the tread grooves. Check for holes
or cuts that may permit air leakage from the tire and make necessary
repairs.

Inspect the tire side walls for cuts, bruises and other damage. If internal
damage to the tire is suspected, have the tire demounted and inspected
in case it needs to be repaired or replaced.

Tires, Replacement Requirements

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Содержание 2002 Explorer Sport Trac

Страница 1: ...Cargo and Vehicle Handling 16 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 2002 Ford Motor Company T...

Страница 2: ... Your vehicle particularly when loaded may handle differently than an ordinary passenger car This is because your vehicle has special design and equipment features for cargo hauling or off road operation Familiarize yourself with your vehicle s operating characteristics Study the Owner s Guide and this supplement for specific information and instructions for safe driving under various conditions A...

Страница 3: ...driving also apply to operators of two wheel drive utility vehicles Even though you did not select a 4WD or AWD option for your vehicle many of its operating characteristics are similar to those of 4WD or AWD vehicles For this reason Ford urges you to read and understand the contents of this supplement Notice To 4X2 Utility Vehicle Owners 3 ...

Страница 4: ...s information before you operate your vehicle Normal characteristics On some 4WD models the initial shift from two wheel drive to 4WD while the vehicle is moving can cause some momentary clunk and ratcheting sounds This is the front drivetrain coming up to speed and is not cause for concern Utility and four wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any...

Страница 5: ...orter to give it the capability to approach inclines and drive over the crest of a hill without getting hung up or damaging underbody components 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 These differences that make your vehicle so ver...

Страница 6: ...se control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly It often may be less risky to strike small inanimate objects such as highway reflectors with minor damage to your vehicle rather than attempt a sudden return to the pavement which could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out of control or rollover Remember your safety and the safety of others should be yo...

Страница 7: ...el drive vehicles in snow and on ice by providing increased driving traction However if you suddenly change speed or direction you may lose control 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on slippery roads just like any other vehicle Should you start to slide while driving on snowy or icy roads turn the steering wheel in the direction of the slide until you regain control Avoid sudden braking as well Altho...

Страница 8: ...hicles 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 transmission is in gear Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in N Neutral position Always set the parking brake fully an...

Страница 9: ...ving on the road Failure to do so could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover personal injury and death 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 Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels If you must re...

Страница 10: ... deep snow that would stop a conventional two wheel drive vehicle Shift to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the accelerator This will help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to keep from bogging down Using tire chains will also help Never drive with chains on the front tires of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on the rear tires This could cause...

Страница 11: ...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 Disengage overdrive or manually shift to a lower gear When descending a steep hill avoid sudden hard braking as you could lose control When you brake hard the front wheels can t turn and if they aren t turning you won t be able to s...

Страница 12: ... 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 Refer to RV Trailer Towing Guide the Owner s Guide or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln Mercury Dealer for additional information Trailer Towing 12 ...

Страница 13: ...you use any tire wheel combination not recommended by Ford it may adversely affect vehicle handling and could cause steering suspension axle or transfer case power transfer unit failure Do not use aftermarket lift kits or other suspension modifications whether or not they are used with larger tires and wheels These aftermarket lift kits could adversely affect the vehicle s handling characteristics...

Страница 14: ...ated nor a vehicle which is overloaded Periodically inspect the tire treads and remove stones nails glass or other objects that may be wedged in the tread grooves Check for holes or cuts that may permit air leakage from the tire and make necessary repairs Inspect the tire side walls for cuts bruises and other damage If internal damage to the tire is suspected have the tire demounted and inspected ...

Страница 15: ...se the center of gravity can make it more likely the vehicle will roll over as a result of a loss of control Ford recommends that caution be used with any vehicle equipped with a high load or device such as ladder racks or pickup box cover Failure to maintain your vehicle properly may void the warranty increase your repair cost reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely ...

Страница 16: ...e roll over should you lose control of the vehicle Loaded vehicles with a higher center of gravity may handle differently than unloaded vehicles Extra precautions such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance should be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle Loading the vehicle improperly can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to loss of vehicle control Once you have reache...

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