ABS FORD BRONCO 2023 User Guide

Front recovery hooks.A.
Note:Do not apply a load to the recoveryhooks that is greater than the gross vehicleweight rating of your vehicle.
Before using recovery hooks:
•Make sure all attaching points aresecure and capable of withstandingthe applied load.
•Do not use chains, cables or tow strapswith metal hook ends.
•Only use recovery straps that have aminimum breaking strength two tothree times the gross vehicle weight ofthe stuck vehicle.
•Make sure the recovery strap is in goodcondition and free of visible cuts, tearsor damage.
•Use a damper device such as a tarp,heavy blanket or piece of carpet, andplace it over the recovery strap to helpabsorb the energy in the event thestrap breaks.
•Make sure the stuck vehicle is notloaded heavier than its gross vehicleweight rating specified on thecertification label.
•Align the tow vehicle and stuck vehiclein a straight line, within 10 degrees.
•Keep bystanders to the sides of thevehicle, at a distance of at least twicethe length of the recovery strap. Thishelps avoid injury from the hazard of arecovery hook or strap breaking, or avehicle lurching into their path.
ACCESSING THE FRONT TOWINGPOINT - RAPTOR
WARNING: Using recovery hooksis dangerous and should only be done bya person familiar with proper vehiclerecovery safety practices. Improper useof recovery hooks may cause hook failureor separation from the vehicle and couldresult in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Slowly remove theslack from the recovery strap prior topulling. Failure to do so can introducesignificantly higher loads which cancause the recovery hooks to break off, orthe recovery strap to fail which can causeserious injury or death.
WARNING: Never link two strapstogether with a clevis pin. These heavymetal objects could become projectilesif the strap breaks and can cause seriousinjury or death.
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Front recovery hooks.A.
Note:Do not apply a load to the recoveryhooks that is greater than the gross vehicleweight rating of your vehicle.
Before using recovery hooks:
•Make sure all attaching points aresecure and capable of withstandingthe applied load.
•Do not use chains, cables or tow strapswith metal hook ends.
•Only use recovery straps that have aminimum breaking strength two tothree times the gross vehicle weight ofthe stuck vehicle.
•Make sure the recovery strap is in goodcondition and free of visible cuts, tearsor damage.
•Use a damper device such as a tarp,heavy blanket or piece of carpet, andplace it over the recovery strap to helpabsorb the energy in the event thestrap breaks.
•Make sure the stuck vehicle is notloaded heavier than its gross vehicleweight rating specified on thecertification label.
•Align the tow vehicle and stuck vehiclein a straight line, within 10 degrees.
•Keep bystanders to the sides of thevehicle, at a distance of at least twicethe length of the recovery strap. Thishelps avoid injury from the hazard of arecovery hook or strap breaking, or avehicle lurching into their path.
ACCESSING THE REAR TOWINGPOINT
WARNING: Using recovery hooksis dangerous and should only be done bya person familiar with proper vehiclerecovery safety practices. Improper useof recovery hooks may cause hook failureor separation from the vehicle and couldresult in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Slowly remove theslack from the recovery strap prior topulling. Failure to do so can introducesignificantly higher loads which cancause the recovery hooks to break off, orthe recovery strap to fail which can causeserious injury or death.
WARNING: Never link two strapstogether with a clevis pin. These heavymetal objects could become projectilesif the strap breaks and can cause seriousinjury or death.
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Rear recovery hooks.A.
Note:Do not apply a load to the recoveryhooks that is greater than the gross vehicleweight rating of your vehicle.
Before using recovery hooks:
•Make sure all attaching points aresecure and capable of withstandingthe applied load.
•Do not use chains, cables or tow strapswith metal hook ends.
•Only use recovery straps that have aminimum breaking strength two tothree times the gross vehicle weight ofthe stuck vehicle.
•Make sure the recovery strap is in goodcondition and free of visible cuts, tearsor damage.
•Use a damper device such as a tarp,heavy blanket or piece of carpet, andplace it over the recovery strap to helpabsorb the energy in the event thestrap breaks.
•Make sure the stuck vehicle is notloaded heavier than its gross vehicleweight rating specified on thecertification label.
•Align the tow vehicle and stuck vehiclein a straight line, within 10 degrees.
•Keep bystanders to the sides of thevehicle, at a distance of at least twicethe length of the recovery strap. Thishelps avoid injury from the hazard of arecovery hook or strap breaking, or avehicle lurching into their path.
TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE
If you need to tow your vehicle, contact aprofessional towing service or yourroadside assistance service provider.
Your manufacturer produces a towingmanual for all authorized tow truckoperators. Have your tow truck operatorrefer to this manual for proper hook-upand towing procedures.
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ENGINE OIL
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK OVERVIEW
Minimum.A
Nominal.B
Maximum.C
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1.Make sure that your vehicle is on levelground.
2.Check the oil level before starting theengine, or switch the engine off afterwarm up and wait 15 minutes for theoil to drain into the oil pan.
Note:Checking the oil level too soon couldresult in an inaccurate reading.
3.Remove the dipstick and wipe it witha clean, lint-free cloth.
4.Reinstall the dipstick and make sure itis fully seated.
5.Remove the dipstick again to check theoil level.
Note: If the oil level is between themaximum and minimum marks, the oil levelis acceptable. Do not add oil.
6.If the oil level is at the minimum mark,immediately add oil.
7.Reinstall the dipstick. Make sure it isfully seated.
Note:The oil consumption of new enginesreaches its normal level after approximately3,000 mi (5,000 km).
Note:Increases in oil level can occur fromfrequent short trips that do not allow theengine to get to operating temperature, aswell as frequent idling or low speed drivingfor long periods of time.
Note:If oil levels are continuously notedabove the maximum mark, schedule a visitto your authorized dealer.
ADDING ENGINE OIL
WARNING: Do not remove the fillercap when the engine is running.
WARNING: Do not add engine oilwhen the engine is hot. Failure to followthis instruction could result in personalinjury.
Do not use supplemental engine oiladditives because they are unnecessaryand could lead to engine damage that thevehicle warranty may not cover.
1.Clean the area surrounding the engineoil filler cap before you remove it.
2.Remove the engine oil filler cap.
3.Add engine oil that meets ourspecifications. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 461).
4.Reinstall the engine oil filler cap. Turnit clockwise until you feel a strongresistance.
Note: Do not add oil further than themaximum mark. Oil levels above themaximum mark may cause engine damage.
Note:Immediately soak up any oil spillagewith an absorbent cloth.
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REMOVING A REAR LAMPASSEMBLY
1.Make sure the headlamps are off.
2.Loosen the quarter-turn fastener onthe rearmost fender flare.
3.Fully open the tailgate. See Openingthe Tailgate From Outside YourVehicle (page 93).
4.Remove the three pushpins from insidethe trim panel.
5.Remove the lower trim piece bydisengaging the retaining tabs. Pullfrom the inside edge first, then pullfrom the outside edge.
6.Remove the lower retaining bolt fromthe inside trim piece. Pull on the lowerpart of the trim piece to disengage theupper retaining clips.
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2.Lock the five quarter turn clips byturning the clips clockwise.
REMOVING THE FENDER FLARES- RAPTOR
The front fender, rear quarter, and fenderflares are not designed to be removed.They are to remain on the vehicle at alltimes.
REMOVABLE RUNNING
BOARDS - RAPTOR
REMOVING AND INSTALLING THERUNNING BOARDS
WARNING: Do not store therunning boards in the vehicle. Unsecuredrunning boards could become aprojectile in a sudden stop or crash.
Note:Running boards are not rated for rockcrawl use or off road conditions whereground contact is likely to occur. Werecommend removing the running boardsbefore use in these conditions in order toavoid damage.
Removing the Running Boards
1.Park your vehicle on level ground andmake sure the transmission is in park(P).
2.Locate the hex tool in the tool pouchand use it to remove two bolts eachfrom front, middle, and rearattachment tabs where the runningboard is mounted to the rock rail.
3.Grab the running board near the frontand rear.
4.Lift up and push forward to disengagethe temporary support pins on therunning board front and middlemounting tabs from keyhole slots inthe rock rail.
5.Pull the running board away from theside of the vehicle.
6.Store running board bolts in the pocketof the tool pouch.
7.To remove the additional runningboard, repeat Steps 1-6 for theopposite side.
8.Return the hex tool to the tool pouchand secure it in the vehicle.
Installing the Running Boards
1.Park your vehicle on level ground andmake sure the transmission is in park(P).
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2.Inspect and clean debris from the rockrail at the running board bolt mountingnuts and keyhole slots.
WARNING: If the rock rail orrunning board mounting nuts in the rockrail appear to be damaged, do not installthe running board. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injury.
3.Locate the tool pouch and remove thehex tool and the running boardmounting bolts.
4.Grab the running board for theappropriate side near the front and rearof the running board.
5.Align the temporary support pins onthe front and middle mounting tabs tothe larger opening of the keyhole slotson the rock rail.
6.Tilt the running board up or down sothat the running board mounting tabsare even with the surface of the rockrail.
7.Move the running board toward thevehicle so that the mounting tabs areflat against the rock rail and thetemporary support pins go through thelarger opening in the keyhole slots.
8.Slide the running board to the rear ofthe vehicle and down to engage thetemporary support pins on the runningboard into the narrow part of keyholeslot on the rock rail.
9.Make sure that both the front andmiddle mounting tab temporarysupport pins have engaged the keyholeslot before letting go of running board.
Note:Mounting nuts in the rock rail shouldbe fully visible through running boardmounting tab holes.
10.Install one of the running board boltsinto the rear upper hole on the rearmounting tab of the running board.This ensures all the other mountingtab holes line up.
11.Use the hex tool to tighten the bolt.
WARNING: If all running board tabsdo not sit flush against the rock rail, donot install the running board. It could bean indication that the rock rail has beendamaged. Installation of the remainingbolts could damage running board,mounting brackets, or cause furtherdamage to rock rail. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injury.
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12.To make sure the temporarymounting pins are properly engagedwith the rock rail, the three runningboard tabs must be flush against therock rail.
13.Install a bolt on the remaining hole inthe rear running board mounting taband two bolts each on the middle andfront running board mounting tabs.
14.Use the hex tool to tighten the bolts.
Note:We recommend that you use a torquewrench to make sure you tighten all thebolts to the required 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)specification.
15.To install the additional runningboard, repeat Steps 1-14 for theopposite side
16.Return the hex tool to the tool pouchand secure it in the vehicle.
REMOVABLE FRONT BUMPER
END CAPS - RAPTOR
REMOVING AND INSTALLING THEFRONT BUMPER END CAPS
WARNING: Do not store thebumper end-caps in the vehicle.Unsecured end-caps could become aprojectile in a sudden stop or crash.
Note:Front bumper end caps are not ratedfor rock crawl use or off-road conditionswhere ground contact is likely to occur. Werecommend removing the end caps beforeuse on roads under these conditions to avoiddamage.
Removing the Front Bumper EndCap
1.Park your vehicle on level ground andmake sure the transmission is in park(P) and the engine is off.
2.Locate the 17 reusable pushpins on thecenter front bumper cover.
3.Use a suitable tool, such as a flat bladescrewdriver in the 0.10 in (2.5 mm)space between the head of the pushpinand the body of the pushpin to pry outthe head away from the body torelease the locking mechanism.
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Less Cost to Properly Maintain YourVehicle
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Covered maintenance includes:
•Windshield wiper blades.
•Spark plugs.
•The clutch disc (if equipped).
•Brake pads and linings.
•Shock absorbers.
•Struts.
•Engine belts.
•Engine coolant hoses, clamps ando-rings.
•Diesel exhaust fluid replenishment (ifequipped).
•Cabin air filter replacement every20,000 mi (32,000 km) for electricvehicles only.
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You can get more protection for yourvehicle by purchasing a Ford Protectextended service plan. Ford Protectextended service plan is the only servicecontract backed by Ford Motor Companyof Canada, Limited. Depending on the planyou purchase, Ford Protect extendedservice plan provides benefits such as:
•Rental reimbursement.
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There are several Ford Protect extendedservice plans available in various time,distance and deductible combinations.Each plan is tailored to fit your own drivingneeds, including reimbursement for towingand rental. When you purchase FordProtect extended service plan, you receiveadded peace-of-mind protectionthroughout Canada, the United States andMexico, provided by a network ofparticipating authorized Ford MotorCompany dealers.
Note:Repairs performed outside of Canadaand the United States are not eligible forFord Protect extended service plancoverage.
This information is subject to change. Visityour local Ford of Canada dealer orwww.ford.ca to find the Ford Protectextended service plan that is right for you.
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Check Every Six Months
The battery connections. Clean if necessary.
The body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.
The cooling system fluid level and the coolant system strength.
The door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
The hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary.
The parking brake for proper operation.
The seatbelts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps, brake, ABS, airbag and seatbelt for operation.
The washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
It is important to have the systems on yourvehicle regularly checked. This can helpidentify potential issues and prevent majorproblems. We recommend having thefollowing multi-point inspection performedat every scheduled maintenance intervalto help make sure your vehicle keepsrunning great.
Multi-Point Inspection
Hazard warning system operationAccessory drive belt or belts
Horn operationBattery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghosesEngine air filter
Suspension components for leaks ordamageExhaust system
Steering and linkageExterior lamps operation
Tires including the spare for wear and
proper pressure2Fluid levels1; fill if necessary
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