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Driving on snow and ice

AWD and 4WD vehicles have advantages over 2WD vehicles in snow and

ice but can skid like any other vehicle.

Should you start to slide while driving on snowy or icy roads, turn the

steering wheel in the direction of the slide until you regain control.

Avoid sudden applications of power and quick changes of direction on

snow and ice. Apply the accelerator slowly and steadily when starting

from a full stop.

Avoid sudden braking as well. Although an AWD or a 4WD vehicle may

accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won’t

stop any faster, because as in other vehicles, braking occurs at all four

wheels. Do not become overconfident as to road conditions.

Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you and other vehicles

for stopping. Drive slower than usual and consider using one of the lower

gears. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking of the wheels. Use

a “squeeze” 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. If your vehicle

is equipped with a Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), apply the

brake steadily. Do not “pump” the brakes. Refer to the Brakes section of

this chapter for additional information on the operation of the anti-lock

brake system.

WARNING: If you are driving in slippery conditions that require

tire cables, then it is critical that you drive cautiously. Keep

speeds down, allow for longer stopping distances and avoid aggressive

steering to reduce the chances of a loss of vehicle control which can

lead to serious injury or death. If the rear end of the vehicle slides

while cornering, steer in the direction of the slide until you regain

control of the vehicle.

Maintenance and Modifications

The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been designed

and tested to provide predictable performance whether loaded or empty

and durable load carrying capability. For this reason, Ford Motor

Company strongly recommends that you do not make modifications such

as adding or removing parts (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by

using replacement parts not equivalent to the original factory equipment.

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