Driving Hints
BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for approximately 300 mi (480 km).
During this time, your vehicle may exhibit some unique driving characteristics. Avoid driving too fast during the first 1000 mi (1600 km).
Vary your speed frequently and change up through the gears early. Do not labor the engine. Do not tow during the first 1000 miles (1600 km).
See also:
Running out of fuel
If you have run out of fuel and need to refill the vehicle with a portable fuel
container, see Running out of fuel in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter
for proper fuel filling method usin ...
Wheel lug nut torque specifications
Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles (160 km) after
any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc.).
WARNING:
When a wheel is instal ...
Replacement parts recommendation
Your vehicle has been built to the highest standards using quality parts.
We recommend that you demand the use of genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts whenever
your vehicle requires scheduled maintena ...