Ford Bronco II 1987 - Introduction to 4-Wheeling; General Driving Cautions; Welcome to Four-Wheel Driving; Note to 4 x2 Bronco II Owners

CAUTION: Your four-by-four (4x4) vehicle,
particularly when loaded, may handle
differently than an ordinary passenger car.
This is because your 4x4 vehicle has
special design and equipment features for
off-road operation.
Since your 4x4 vehicle is unique, you
must pay special attention to safety.
First, avoid unnecessary sharp turns or
other abrupt maneuvers that could cause
loss of control, possibly leading to rollover
or other accidents that cOuld result in
serious injury. For instructions on how to
handle this vehicle during emergency
maneuvers on the road, see pages 4
and 5.
Second, Ford recommends you use the
same size and type of tire and wheel for
your vehicle as originally provided. Use of
“aftermarket lift kits” or other tire and
wheel assemblies can adversely affect the
handling of the vehicle and may make it
» 2@asier to lose control and roll over in
highway or off-road use, which could
result in serious injury. See discussion on
pages 13 and 14.
Third, be sure to familiarize yourself with
this vehicle’s operating characteristics.
Study the Owner's Guide and this
supplemental booklet for specific
information and instructions for safe
driving under various conditions.
Fourth, be sure all occupants wear the
safety belts provided to minimize the risk
of injury or ejection.
Fifth, remember — cautious, defensive
driving at speeds safe for road conditions
and the use of safety belts are the best
means of avoiding the possibility of
accident and serious injury.
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Ford Motor Company’s world
of four-wheel driving! Your new four-wheel
drive (4WD) vehicle opens up a
completely different and challenging world
of travel unlike what you have ever
experienced with a conventional two-
wheel drive vehicle. Now, you'll be able to
travel places where roads don’t. You'll be
able to travel when weather conditions
have made roads impassable for two-
wheel drive vehicles. And most
importantly, you'll be able to travel with
the safety, comfort and dependability of a
Ford-built vehicle.
The steering and handling characteristics
of vehicles may vary, and you must learn
and understand the capabilities and
limitations of your 4x4 through experience.
Take it slow and easy until you get to
know and understand your vehicle, and
have confidence in your ability to drive it.
A NOTE TO 4X2 BRONCO II
OWNERS
Although this supplement is primarily
directed to four-wheel drive vehicle
operators, these principles of safe driving
also apply to operators of two-wheel drive
Bronco Il’s. Even though you did not
select a 4X4 option for your Bronco Il,
many of its operating characteristics are
similar to those of a four-wheel drive
vehicle. For this reason, Ford urges you to
read and understand the contents of this
supplement.
Copyright ©1987, Ford Motor Company