The combustion of the fuel then forces the piston downward, causing the crankshaft to rotate, Crankshaft is connected to the flywheel and clutch or torque converter flex plate, which transmits power to the transmission, Tubes in an engine block where the pistons move up and down. Torque converter serves as a hydraulic clutch, Engine is mechanically linked to an impeller, which is made up of a series of blades within a housing filled with transmission fluid, Impeller responds directly to engine speed, which transfers energy to the fluid, Turbine, which consists of a separate series of blades, absorbs this fluidic energy and transmits power to the transmission, This mechanism allows for a smooth transfer of power from the engine to the transmission, Unwanted imbalance of driving force between the front wheels of a front-wheel-drive vehicle that causes the car to pull to the left or right under heavy acceleration, Driver senses torque steer as a turning force at the steering wheel when the vehicle is accelerating from a start. Stationary Elevated Idle Control (SEIC)– This standard feature in all E-350/E-450, F-250/F-350/F-450/F-550 and Ford LCF models provides the "throttle-kicker," replacing the Auxiliary Idle Control Kit in prior model years. System in which a portion of the exhaust gases is recirculated into the combustion chamber for additional burning. A 1 percent grade is equivalent to a rise of 1 foot in a horizontal distance of 100 feet; a 2 percent grade is a2-foot rise in a horizontal distance of 100 feet, etc. Mixing exhaust gases with a new air/fuel mixture helps reduce harmful nitrogen oxide emissions. When this occurs, the steering wheel must be turned at a greater angle to achieve the desired turn. 0000009339 00000 n When this drum, or sleeve, is moved along the output shaft, the cone acts as a clutch, Upon contacting the gear that is to be engaged, the output shaft is sped up or slowed down as required until the speeds of the output shaft and the gear are synchronized, or are “in sync” with each other, Synchronized gears are used in manual transmissions to facilitate the meshing of two gears by causing the speed of both gears to coincide, This helps move clutch assemblies to the specific chosen gear, A synchronizer will help prevent an improper shift that could damage the transmission, such as shifting into first gear at highway speeds, An integrated steel step and handle that folds down from the top of an open tailgate, Allows an easier step up into the cargo box and stores itself once the tailgate is closed, A device in the valve system that transmits the action of the cam to the valve or the push rod, Hydraulic lifters are designed to automatically take up the clearance that exists between the valve and the lifter, Second- and/or third-row seats are raised slightly higher than the preceding seats in front, similar to seats found in a movie theater or stadium, Allows rear-seat passengers to have a better view of the road through the windshield. An auxiliary device on a four-wheel-drive vehicle that allows power to be delivered to front and rear differentials. Gas-pressurized shock absorbers help provide a smooth ride– On Mustang, the axle is located with coil springs, one upper and two lower control arms. ), P-metric passenger-type tires are offered with a standard load rating (SL — up to 35 psi) or extra load rating(XL — up to 41 psi)Radial-Ply Tires Type of tire that has one or more rubberized plies of cords running from bead to bead at right angles to the tread and parallel to each other, plus two or more plies of reinforced belts that encircle the tire under the tread. Are reviews modified or monitored before being published? This defeats the system and increases stopping distances. Term used by Ford and other truck manufacturers to generally categorize the load capacity of a vehicle series and to describe the general, usable cargo capability the vehicle series can expect to handle. Exercise your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, Rear shock absorbers that provide load leveling without a host of moving parts or an on board air compressor, Internal shock valving senses ride height and uses energy from the vehicle’s motion to increase hydraulic pressure and raise the shock to the desired ride level, As the vehicle is driven, the shocks quickly “pump up” to the necessary pressure, and the vehicle’s original ride level is restored, Drag or resistance produced by a moving object, such as a motor vehicle, as it displaces the air in its path, Usually measured in pounds, aerodynamic drag increases in proportion to an object’s frontal area, drag coefficient and the square of its speed, Soft, lower body extension attached below the front bumper improving vehicle performance by limiting the amount of airflow directed under the vehicle, Improves aerodynamics and redirects the airflow to the engine compartment for improved engine cooling or air conditioning performance, Assists in reducing aerodynamic lift, turbulence and drag, A component of the air conditioning system, Condenses and filters moisture and contaminants from pressurized air from the air compressor, Most air dryers use a drying agent known as a desiccant to remove moisture from the air, Moisture is automatically expelled when the compressor unloads, Single seat, either driver or passenger, which incorporates an air-activated suspension system to help eliminate the jolts and bounces of the truck cab, Note: Normally air suspension seats require that the truck be equipped with air brakes to supply air to the seat, Some seats feature an integral air compressor so the occupant can energize the seat on vehicles that are not equipped with air brakes, The measure or ratio of the amounts of air and fuel being fed to the engine’s cylinders.