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Brakes section of this chapter for additional information on the

operation of the anti-lock brake system. If your vehicle is not equipped

with ABS, use a “squeeze” braking technique. Push on the brake pedal

with a steadily increasing force which allows the wheels to brake yet

continue to roll so that you may steer in the direction you want to travel.

If you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze

technique.

Never drive with chains on the front tires of 4WD vehicles without also

putting them on the rear tires. This could cause the rear to slide and

swing around during braking.

Maintenance and Modifications

Ford strongly recommends that you do not add or removing steering or

suspension parts (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by using

replacement parts not equivalent to the original factory equipment. Do

not use aftermarket “lift kits” or other suspension modifications. These

could adversely affect the vehicle’s handling characteristics, which could

lead to loss of vehicle control or roll over and serious injury. Frequent

inspection of vehicle chassis components is recommended if the vehicle

is subjected to heavy off-road usage.

DRIVING THROUGH WATER

If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed very

slowly especially if the depth is not known. Never drive through water

that is higher than the bottom of the hubs (for trucks) or the bottom of

the wheel rims (for cars). Traction or brake capability may be limited

and your vehicle may stall. Water may also enter your engine’s air intake

and severely damage your engine.

Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your vehicle

slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Wet brakes do

not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes. Driving through deep

water where the transmission vent tube is submerged may allow

water into the transmission and cause internal transmission

damage.

VEHICLE LOADING

Before loading a vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms:

• Base Curb Weight: Weight of the vehicle including any standard

equipment, fluids, lubricants, etc. It does not include occupants or

aftermarket equipment.

• Payload: Combined maximum allowable weight of cargo, occupants

and optional equipment. The payload equals the gross vehicle weight

rating minus base curb weight.

Driving

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