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.
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Standard settings – these settings cannot be changed
• Belt-Minder cannot be disabled. The audio system will be muted
whenever Belt-Minder is activated until the safety belts are buckled.
Refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for a detai ...
Paddle shifters
The paddle shifters allow you to shift gears quickly, without taking your
hands off the steering wheel.
1. To manually downshift the
transmission with the gearshift lever
in M (Manual), press ...
Airbag supplemental restraint system (srs)
The passenger airbag cover is a seamless design so that you cannot see
the boundary around its door. The shaded area in the illustration
represents the passenger airbag cover.
WARNING: Do not p ...
