Driving Hints
BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for approximately 300 miles (480 kilometers). During this time, your vehicle may exhibit some unique driving characteristics. Avoid driving too fast during the first 1000 miles (1600 kilometers). 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 kilometers).
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Ford Extended Service Plan
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Tire care
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic passenger car tires. The Tire Quality
Grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between t ...
Installing child safety seats
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts
WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat.
NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag.
If you must use a forward-facing child s ...