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.
Any modifications to a vehicle that raise the center of gravity can make it more likely the vehicle will rollover as a result of a loss of control.
Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be used with any vehicle equipped with a high load or device (such as ladder or luggage racks).
Failure to maintain your vehicle properly may void the warranty, increase your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Frequent inspection of vehicle chassis components is recommended if the vehicle is subjected to heavy off-highway usage.
See also:
Continuously controlled damping
Throughout 13 decades of the automobile's development, suspension engineers
have worked tirelessly to find an ideal balance between smooth ride and
satisfying, confident handling. Traditionally, smo ...
Navigation/SYNC system hands-free control features (ifequipped)
Press to active the voice
recognition feature. Refer to Voice
recognition feature in the MyFord
Touch™ / MyLincoln Touch™
supplement.
Press to access phone features.
Refer to Phone f ...
Traction control system (TCS)
The traction control system is a driver aid feature that helps your vehicle
maintain traction of the wheels, typically when driving on slippery and/or
hilly road surfaces, by detecting and control ...
