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).
Towing the vehicle on four wheels
Emergency Towing
If your vehicle becomes inoperable (without access to wheel dollies,
car-hauling trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle), it can be flat-towed
(all wheels on the ground, regardless ...
Economical driving
Fuel economy is affected by several things, such as how you drive, the
conditions you drive under and how you maintain your vehicle.
There are some things to keep in mind that may improve your fue ...
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In-Vehicle Repair
Intake Manifold
Removal
NOTICE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely
important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning
gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan,
may cause engine failure.
NOTICE: Whene ...
Center console
Stow items in the cupholder carefully as items may become loose during
hard braking, acceleration or collisions, including hot drinks which may
spill.
Note: The appearance and features of the center console may be
different than shown based on your vehicle’s option level.
Available consol ...
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule. They are listed
below:
Normal vehicle axle maintenance: Rear axles and power take-off
(PTO) units with synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks equipped with
Ford-design axles are lubricated for life; do not check or change fluid
unless a leak i ...
