Driving – FORD 1998 Expedition User Manual

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the outside. Do not grip the
spokes.

Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle
damage from concealed objects
such as rocks and stumps.

You should either know the terrain
or examine maps of the area
before driving. Map out your route
before driving in the area. For
more information on driving
off-road, read the “Four Wheeling”
supplement in your owner’s
portfolio.

If your vehicle gets stuck

If the vehicle is stuck, shift the
transmission in a steady motion
between forward and reverse
gears. Allow the transmission to
engage, then press lightly on the
accelerator.

Do not rock the vehicle for
more than a few minutes. The
transmission and tires may be
damaged or the engine can
overheat.

Do not spin the wheels at
over 56 km/h (35 mph).

The tires may fail and injure a
passenger or bystander.

Sand

When driving over sand, try to
keep all four wheels on the most
solid area of the trail. Do not
reduce the tire pressures but shift
to a lower gear and drive steadily
through the terrain. Apply the

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