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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Vehicle loading – with and without a trailer
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer,
to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or
without a trailer. Properly loadin ...
Snow tires and cables
WARNING:
Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed rating as those originally provided
by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety
and performance ...
Stability Control
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
WARNING: Vehicle modifications involving braking system, aftermarket roof
racks, suspension, steering system, tire construction or wheel and tire size may
change the handl ...