Driving – FORD 1998 Expedition User Manual

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The parking brake is not designed
to stop a moving vehicle. However,
if the normal brakes fail, the
parking brake can be used to stop
your vehicle in an emergency.
Since the parking brake applies
only the rear brakes, the vehicle’s
stopping distance will be adversely
affected.

Pull the release lever to release
the brake. Driving with the parking
brake on will cause the brakes to
wear out quickly and reduce fuel
economy.

STEERING

Your vehicle is equipped with
power steering. Power steering
uses energy from the engine to
help steer the vehicle.

Never hold the steering wheel to
the extreme right or the extreme
left for more than a few seconds
when the engine is running. This
action could damage the power
steering pump.

Speed sensitive steering

The steering in your vehicle is
speed sensitive. At high speeds,

BRAKE

HOOD

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