2002 Ford F150 Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
2002 Ford F150 Manual
2002 Ford F150 manual content summary:
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Characteristics Operation On The Road Driving Off-Road Trailer Towing Tires, Replacement Requirements Maintenance and Modifications Hauling Cargo and Vehicle Handling 2 3 translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents - 2002 Ford F150 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 2
Ford Guide" and this supplement for specific information and instructions use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of injury or ejection. Driving at speeds safe for road conditions and the use of safety belts are the best means of avoiding the possibility of accident and serious injury. Ford - 2002 Ford F150 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 3
select a 4WD or AWD option for your vehicle, many of its operating characteristics are similar to those of 4WD or AWD vehicles. For this reason, Ford urges you to read and understand the contents of this supplement. 3 - 2002 Ford F150 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 4
or 4WD (when you select the 4WD mode) vehicle uses all four wheels to power itself. This increases traction procedures and maintenance can be found in your "Owner's Guide." You should become thoroughly familiar with this information before control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 4 - 2002 Ford F150 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 5
quicker to respond to steering inputs than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in off-road use. These differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make it handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. 5 - 2002 Ford F150 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 6
ice. • Do not use 4WD on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with Auto 4WD or AWD). This may damage the drivelines and axles. If your vehicle goes and slow down gradually before returning to the pavement. You may loose control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel - 2002 Ford F150 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 7
you regain control. Avoid sudden braking as well. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may accelerate better than lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brake steadily. Do not "pump" the brakes. See your "Owner's Guide - 2002 Ford F150 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 8
Operation On The Road Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, you should make sure that the gearshift is engaged in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with a manual transmission. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition and remove the key. Some 4WD - 2002 Ford F150 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 9
braking control of your vehicle, you must have all four wheels on the ground and they must be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Sand Ford Motor Company designs its vehicles to operate within its intended use a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid - 2002 Ford F150 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 10
the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique in that they can be driven in deep snow that would stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Shift to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the accelerator. This will help prevent - 2002 Ford F150 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 11
traction, resulting in loss of vehicle control. Descend a hill in the same gear you would use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Do not descend in neutral. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to a lower gear. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden - 2002 Ford F150 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 12
and trailer must be less than or equal to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) and be properly balanced. Refer to "RV & Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for additional information. 12 - 2002 Ford F150 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 13
kits" or other suspension modifications, whether or not they are used with larger tires and wheels. These "aftermarket lift kits" could adversely affect the vehicle's handling characteristics, which could lead to loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and/or serious personal injury. Tires can be - 2002 Ford F150 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 14
Replacement Requirements Each day before you drive, check your tires. If one looks lower than the others, use a tire gauge to check pressure of all tires, and adjust in the tread grooves. Check for holes or cuts that may permit air leakage from the tire and make necessary repairs. Inspect the tire - 2002 Ford F150 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 15
removing parts (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by using replacement parts not equivalent to the original factory equipment. Any modifications to a vehicle that raise the center of gravity can make it more likely the vehicle will roll over as a result of a loss of control. Ford recommends - 2002 Ford F150 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 16
axle. If you must haul cargo on the roof of the vehicle, use extra caution when driving. Cargo placed on the roof will tend to make your vehicle top heavy, causing it to lean more on corners and creating a greater possibility of vehicle roll over should you lose control of vehicle control. Once
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Introduction
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Notice To 4X2 Utility Vehicle Owners
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Vehicle Characteristics
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Operation On The Road
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Driving Off-Road
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Trailer Towing
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Tires, Replacement Requirements
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Maintenance and Modifications
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Hauling Cargo and Vehicle Handling
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