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Driving Hints If you plan on using the truck for severe, high speed off-road use, the following is recommended: • Equip your truck with the safety equipment used for the Stock-Full Class as defined in the rule books for the Best in the Desert Racing (www.bitd.com) and SCORE International Off-Road Racing (www.score-international.com). • Use personal safety equipment including a SNELL SA certified helmet and approved neck restraint device. • Before venturing off-road in unfamiliar areas at high speeds, do a low speed reconnaissance run (prerun) to become aware of any obstacles that you will encounter. Ford SVT has engineered your vehicle for off-road use beyond what is normal for a F-150. However, it can incur damage if driven beyond its capabilities. Skid plates, shock guards and running boards were designed to help limit damage to vital components and exterior finishes, but cannot prevent all damage if driven in extreme off-road conditions. Damage to skid plates, shock guards, running boards and exterior finishes as well as bent, cracked or broken body, frame and chassis components may not be covered by warranty. It is important that you take the time to become familiar with the controls and dynamics of your vehicle before attempting higher speed off-roading. Water Depth Maximum Allowable Vehicle Speed 6 in (150 mm) 8 in (200 mm) 10 in (250 mm) 12 in (300 mm) 18 to 30 in (450 mm to 760 mm) Reverse - up to 30 in (760 mm) 40 mph (65 km/h) 31 mph (50 km/h) 19 mph (30 km/h) 8 mph (12 km/h) 4 mph (7 km/h) Less than 6 mph (10 km/h) High Speed Off-Roading The off-road driving discussed thus far has focused on the type of events typically encountered during slow speed off-road driving conditions. Your vehicle provides excellent performance in a full size pick-up truck during these slower speed conditions, but truly excels at higher speed baja style off-road driving. High speed off-roading presents a unique challenge, but extra care and caution should be taken before engaging in this type of driving. 22 F150 (TF6)

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Maximum Allow-
able Vehicle Speed
Water Depth
40 mph (65 km/h)
6 in (150 mm)
31 mph (50 km/h)
8 in (200 mm)
19 mph (30 km/h)
10 in (250 mm)
8 mph (12 km/h)
12 in (300 mm)
4 mph (7 km/h)
18 to 30 in (450
mm to 760 mm)
Less than 6 mph
(10 km/h)
Reverse – up to 30
in (760 mm)
High Speed Off-Roading
The off-road driving discussed thus far has
focused on the type of events typically
encountered during slow speed off-road
driving conditions. Your vehicle provides
excellent performance in a full size pick-up
truck during these slower speed conditions,
but truly excels at higher speed baja style
off-road driving. High speed off-roading
presents a unique challenge, but extra care
and caution should be taken before
engaging in this type of driving.
If you plan on using the truck for severe,
high speed off-road use, the following is
recommended:
•
Equip your truck with the safety
equipment used for the Stock-Full
Class as defined in the rule books for
the Best in the Desert Racing
(www.bitd.com) and SCORE
International Off-Road Racing
(www.score-international.com).
•
Use personal safety equipment
including a SNELL SA certified helmet
and approved neck restraint device.
•
Before venturing off-road in unfamiliar
areas at high speeds, do a low speed
reconnaissance run (prerun) to
become aware of any obstacles that
you will encounter.
Ford SVT has engineered your vehicle for
off-road use beyond what is normal for a
F-150. However, it can incur damage if
driven beyond its capabilities. Skid plates,
shock guards and running boards were
designed to help limit damage to vital
components and exterior finishes, but
cannot prevent all damage if driven in
extreme off-road conditions. Damage to
skid plates, shock guards, running boards
and exterior finishes as well as bent,
cracked or broken body, frame and chassis
components may not be covered by
warranty.
It is important that you take the time to
become familiar with the controls and
dynamics of your vehicle before
attempting higher speed off-roading.
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F150 (TF6)
Driving Hints