2004 Ford Excursion Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing
2004 Ford Excursion Manual
2004 Ford Excursion manual content summary:
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On Roadways Driving Off-Road Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires Tire Replacement Requirements Loading Your Vehicle Trailer Towing Maintenance and Modifications 2 3 system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the - 2004 Ford Excursion | Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing - Page 2
features and instructions for safe driving. You must also learn and understand the capabilities and limitations of your vehicle through experience. Take it slow and easy until you get to know and understand your vehicle. Driving at speeds safe for road conditions and the use of safety belts are the - 2004 Ford Excursion | Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing - Page 3
under off-road conditions. Utility vehicles seat belt. All occupants must wear safety belts and children/infants must use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of injury or ejection. Study this supplement and the "Owner's Guide" for specific information about equipment features, instructions - 2004 Ford Excursion | Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing - Page 4
traction which may enable you to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. Power is supplied to shifting procedures and maintenance can be found in your "Owner's Guide." You should become thoroughly familiar with this information before you - 2004 Ford Excursion | Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing - Page 5
, a shorter wheelbase may make your vehicle quicker to respond to steering inputs than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - to provide greater difference in center of gravity between the loaded and unloaded condition. These differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make it - 2004 Ford Excursion | Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing - Page 6
designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only before returning to the pavement. You may lose control if you do not slow down or if - 2004 Ford Excursion | Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing - Page 7
in steering, acceleration or braking. Again, avoid abrupt inputs steering or braking inputs. Snow and ice Your 4WD rear end of the vehicle start to slide while cornering on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel in the direction of the slide until you regain control. Avoid sudden braking - 2004 Ford Excursion | Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing - Page 8
working. See your "Owner's Guide" for additional information on the operation of the anti-lock brake system. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, 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 - 2004 Ford Excursion | Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing - Page 9
lightly". Driving off-road requires good judgment to avoid personal injury and vehicle damage from concealed objects such as rocks and stumps. Know the terrain or examine maps of the area before driving off road. Map out your route before driving in the area. To maintain steering and braking control - 2004 Ford Excursion | Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing - Page 10
If the rear end of the vehicle does slide while cornering, steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control of brakes. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. You can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake - 2004 Ford Excursion | Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing - Page 11
a hill without seeing what conditions are on the other side. It is better to back down to a safe manually shift to a lower gear. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you could lose control. In a vehicle without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if you lock up the front brakes - 2004 Ford Excursion | Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing - Page 12
Driving Off-Road Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, 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 vehicles - 2004 Ford Excursion | Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing - Page 13
by Ford Motor Company. cuts that may permit air leakage from the tire to be repaired or replaced. For your safety, gauge, as automatic service station gauges may be door lock facing or door latch post pillar. Failure to follow tire pressure recommendations can cause uneven treadwear patterns - 2004 Ford Excursion | Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing - Page 14
the trailing edge of the driver's door or the edge of the driver's door. The cold inflation pressure should never ", which can lead to loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. than 1.6 km [1mile]), never "bleed" or reduce air pressure. A hot tire with a tire pressure at or - 2004 Ford Excursion | Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing - Page 15
an air leak. 7. Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges, cuts, bulges or other irregularities. TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. See your Owner Guide for additional information. If you have questions regarding tire replacement - 2004 Ford Excursion | Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing - Page 16
all cargo (including added accessories) must not exceed the maximum the tire label on the driver's door or door pillar. Look for statement "THE your "Owner's Guide" for additional information suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems - 2004 Ford Excursion | Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing - Page 17
the cargo area, with the heaviest cargo on the bottom and ahead of the rear axle. Do not allow people to ride in the cargo area of your vehicle. People who are not riding in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more likely to be injured or killed in a collision. Loading - 2004 Ford Excursion | Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing - Page 18
more information refer to your truck camper loading label. Do not allow people to ride in a slide-in camper. People who are not riding in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more likely to be injured or killed in a collision. 18 - 2004 Ford Excursion | Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing - Page 19
a trailer tow package). Before you operate your vehicle with a trailer, make sure that you comply with the guidelines in the "RV & Trailer Towing Guide". The combined total weight of the vehicle and trailer must be less than or equal to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) and be - 2004 Ford Excursion | Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing - Page 20
or removing parts (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or using replacement parts not equivalent to the original factory equipment because these modifications can affect the safety of your vehicle. Do not use "aftermarket lift kits" or other suspension modifications. "Aftermarket lift kits" could - 2004 Ford Excursion | Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing - Page 21
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Introduction
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Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners
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Vehicle Characteristics
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Driving On Roadways
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Driving Off-Road
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Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires
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Tire Replacement Requirements
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Loading Your Vehicle
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Trailer Towing
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Maintenance and Modifications
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