Get Tire Care Guide for Ford Edge SUV Third Generation (2024-2026)

*Tread area of the tire: Area of

the perimeter of the tire that

contacts the road when mounted

on the vehicle.

*Rim: The metal support (wheel)

for a tire or a tire and tube

assembly upon which the tire

beads are seated.

TIRE REPLACEMENT

REQUIREMENTS

Your vehicle is equipped with tires

designed to provide a safe ride

and handling capability.

WARNING: Only use

replacement tires and wheels

that are the same size, load

index, speed rating, and type as

those originally provided for your

vehicle. The recommended tire

and wheel sizes can be found on

the Tire Label on the driver side

door frame or the edge of the

driver door. If this information is

not found in those locations, or

for additional options, contact

your authorized dealer. Use of

any tire or wheel not

recommended, could affect the

safety and performance of your

vehicle, which could result in an

increased risk of loss of vehicle

control, vehicle rollover, personal

injury and death.

WARNING: To reduce the

risk of serious injury, when

mounting replacement tires and

wheels, you should not exceed

the maximum pressure indicated

on the sidewall of the tire to set

the beads without additional

precautions listed below. If the

beads do not seat at the

maximum pressure indicated,

re-lubricate and try again.

WARNING: For a mounting

pressure more than 20 psi

(1.38 bar) greater than the

maximum pressure, a Ford

dealer or other tire service

professional should do the

mounting.

WARNING: Always inflate

steel carcass tires with a remote

air fill with the person inflating

standing at a minimum of 12 ft

(3.66 m) away from the wheel

and tire assembly.

WARNING: Only use the

specified jacking points. If you

use any other locations you

could damage vehicle

components, such as brake lines.

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WARNING: When inflating

the tire for mounting pressures

up to 20 psi (1.38 bar) greater

than the maximum pressure on

the tire sidewall, the following

precautions must be taken to

protect the person mounting the

tire:

• Make sure that you have the

correct tire and wheel size.

• Lubricate the tire bead and

wheel bead seat area again.

• Stand at a minimum of 12 ft

(3.66 m) away from the wheel

and tire assembly.

• Use both eye and ear

protection.

Important: Remember to replace

the wheel valve stems when the

road tires are replaced on your

vehicle.

It is recommended that the two

front tires or two rear tires

generally be replaced as a pair if

the worn tires still have usable

depth.

To avoid potential All-Wheel Drive

(AWD) malfunction or (AWD)

system damage, it is

recommended to replace all four

tires rather than mixing

significantly worn tires with new

tires.

The tire pressure sensors mounted

in the wheels (originally installed

on your vehicle) are not designed

to be used in aftermarket wheels.

The use of wheels or tires not

recommended may affect the

operation of your tire pressure

monitoring system.

If the tire pressure monitoring

system indicator is flashing, your

system is malfunctioning. Your

replacement tire might be

incompatible with your tire

pressure monitoring system, or

some component of the system

may be damaged.

Age

WARNING: Tires degrade

over time depending on many

factors such as weather, storage

conditions, and conditions of use

(load, speed, inflation pressure)

the tires experience throughout

their lives.

In general, tires should be

replaced after six years

regardless of tread wear.

However, heat caused by hot

climates or frequent high loading

conditions can accelerate the

aging process and may require

tires to be replaced more

frequently.

You should replace your spare

tire when you replace the road

tires or after six years due to

aging even if it has not been

used.

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U.S. DOT Tire Identification

Number

Both United States and Canada

Federal regulations require tire

manufacturers to place

standardized information on the

sidewall of all tires. This

information identifies and

describes the fundamental

characteristics of the tire and also

provides a U.S. DOT Tire

Identification Number for safety

standard certification and in case

of a recall.

This begins with the letters DOT

and indicates that the tire meets

all federal standards. The next

two numbers or letters are the

plant code designating where it

was manufactured, the next two

are the tire size code and the last

four numbers represent the week

and year the tire was built. For

example, the numbers 317 mean

the 31st week of 1997. After 2000,

the numbers go to four digits. For

example, 2501 means the 25th

week of 2001. The numbers in

between are identification codes

used for traceability. This

information is used to contact

customers if a tire defect requires

a recall.

USING SNOW CHAINS

WARNING: Do not exceed 30 mph

(50 km/h). Failure to follow this

instruction could result in the loss of

control of your vehicle, personal injury or

death.

WARNING: Do not use snow chains

on snow-free roads.

WARNING: Only fit snow chains to

specified tires.

WARNING: If your vehicle is fitted

with wheel trims, remove them before

fitting snow chains.

WARNING: Wheels and tires must

be the same size, load index and speed

rating as those originally fitted on the

vehicle. Use of any other tire or wheel

can affect the safety and performance

of your vehicle. Additionally, the use of

non-recommended tires and wheels can

cause steering, suspension, axle, transfer

case or power transfer unit failure.

Follow the recommended tire inflation

pressures found on the Safety

Compliance Certification label, or the

Tire Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of

the driver door. Failure to follow this

instruction could result in loss of vehicle

control, vehicle rollover, or personal injury

or death.

WARNING: If you are driving in

slippery conditions that require tire

chains or cables, then it is critical that

you drive cautiously. Keep speeds down,

allow for longer stopping distances and

avoid aggressive steering to reduce the

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chances of a loss of vehicle control

which can lead to serious injury or death.

If the rear end of your vehicle slides while

cornering, steer in the direction of the

slide until you regain control of your

vehicle.

Only use snow chains on the front wheels.

Install snow chains in pairs. Do not use

self-tensioning snow chains.

Only use snow chains on the following

specified tire size:

• 235/60R18 all season tires.

• Only use ultra low profile snow

chains that are 10 mm or less.

We recommend you use steel wheels of

the same size and specification if snow

chains are required because chains may

chip aluminum wheels.

Follow these guidelines when using snow

tires and traction devices:

• If possible, avoid fully loading your

vehicle.

• Purchase snow chains from a

manufacturer that clearly labels body

to tire dimension restrictions.

• When driving with snow chains do not

exceed 30 mph (50 km/h) or the

maximum speed recommended by the

chain manufacturer, whichever is less.

• Drive cautiously. If you hear the snow

chains rub or bang against the vehicle,

stop and tighten them. If this does not

work, remove the snow chains to

prevent vehicle damage.

• Remove the snow chains when they

are no longer needed. Do not use snow

chains on dry roads.

• If a temporary spare wheel is mounted

on your vehicle, do not use snow chains

on the axle with the temporary spare

wheel.

• Use snow chains that fit against the

sidewall of the tire to prevent the

chains from touching the wheel rims

or suspension.

If you have any questions regarding snow

tires or snow chains, please contact your

authorized dealer.

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CHECKING THE TIRE

PRESSURES

Safe operation of your vehicle

requires that your tires are

properly inflated. Every day before

you drive, check your tires.

At least once a month and before

long trips, inspect each tire and

check the tire pressure with a tire

gauge. Inflate all tires to the

recommended inflation pressure.

See Inflating the Tires (page

322).

INFLATING THE TIRES

WARNING: Under-inflation

is the most common cause of

tire failures and may result in

severe tire cracking, tread

separation or blowout, with

unexpected loss of vehicle

control and increased risk of

injury. Under-inflation increases

sidewall flexing and rolling

resistance, resulting in heat

buildup and internal damage to

the tire. It also may result in

unnecessary tire stress, irregular

wear, loss of vehicle control and

accidents. A tire can lose up to

half of its air pressure and not

appear to be flat!

WARNING: Do not use the

tire pressure displayed in the

information display as a tire

pressure gauge. Failure to follow

this instruction could result in

personal injury or death.

Use the recommended cold

inflation pressure for optimum tire

performance and wear.

Under-inflation or over-inflation

may cause uneven treadwear

patterns.

Inflate your tires to the

recommended inflation pressure

even if it is less than the maximum

inflation pressure information

found on the tire. You can find the

tire label with the recommended

tire inflation pressure next to the

tire size on the B-Pillar or the edge

of the driver door.

The recommended tire inflation

pressure is also found on the

Safety Compliance Certification

Label, affixed to either the door

hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the

door edge that meets the

door-latch on the B-pillar, or on

the edge of the driver door.

Failure to follow the tire pressure

recommendations can cause

uneven treadwear patterns and

adversely affect the way your

vehicle handles.

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Checking Pressure when tires

are hot:

If pressures are checked after tires

have been driven for more than

three minutes or more than 1 mile,

(2 km) the tires become hot and

the pressures will increase by

approximately 4 psi (27.6 kPa).

Therefore when the tire pressure

is adjusted under these conditions,

it should be increased to a gauge

reading of 4 psi (27.6 kPa) greater

than the recommended cold

inflation pressure.

After inflating the tires while hot,

make sure to recheck tire pressure

later once the tires are cold.

For Example Only

33 psi (230

kPa)

Gauge reading

of hot tire

32 psi (220

kPa)

If recom-

mended, cold

inflation pres-

sure is

The hot tire pressure is only 1 psi

(10 kPa) greater than the

recommended cold inflation

pressure. Therefore, add 3 psi

(20 kPa) more to increase the

hot pressure to 4 psi (30 kPa)

over the recommended cold

inflation pressure.

36 psi (250

kPa)

New hot pres-

sure

INSPECTING THE TIRE FOR

WEAR

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When the tread is worn down to

2/32 inch (1.6 mm), tires must be

replaced to help prevent your

vehicle from skidding and

hydroplaning. Built-in treadwear

indicators, or wear bars, which

look like narrow strips of smooth

rubber across the tread will

appear on the tire when the tread

is worn down to 2/32 inch (1.6

mm).

When the tire tread wears down

to the same height as these wear

bars, the tire is worn out and must

be replaced.

The tires should also be balanced

periodically. An unbalanced tire

and wheel assembly may result in

irregular tire wear.

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Periodically inspect the tire treads

for uneven or excessive wear and

remove objects such as stones,

nails or glass that may be wedged

in the tread grooves.

INSPECTING THE TIRE FOR

DAMAGE

Inspect the tire sidewalls for

cracking, cuts, bruises and other

signs of damage or excessive

wear. If internal damage to the tire

is suspected, have the tire

dismounted and inspected in case

it needs to be repaired or replaced.

For your safety, tires that are

damaged or show signs of

excessive wear should not be used

because they are more likely to

blow out or fail.

Periodically inspect the tire treads

and sidewalls for damage, such

as bulges in the tread or sidewalls,

cracks in the tread groove and

separation in the tread or sidewall.

If damage is observed or

suspected, have the tire inspected

by a tire professional.

Safety Practices

WARNING: If your vehicle

is stuck in snow, mud or sand, do

not rapidly spin the tires;

spinning the tires can tear the

tire and cause an explosion. A

tire can explode in as little as

three to five seconds.

WARNING: Do not spin the

wheels at over 34 mph

(55 km/h). The tires may fail and

injure a passenger or bystander.

HIGH SPEED DRIVING CAN BE

DANGEROUS

Correct inflation pressure is

especially important. However, at

high speeds, even with the correct

inflation pressure, a road hazard

for example is more difficult to

avoid and if contact is made, has

a greater chance of causing tire

damage than at a lower speed.

Moreover, driving at high speed

reduces the reaction time

available to avoid accidents and

bring your vehicle to a safe stop.

If you see any damage to a tire or

wheel, replace it with the spare at

once and visit a participating Tire

Retailer.

Exceeding the maximum speeds

shown on the following page for

each type of tire will cause the tire

to build up excessive heat which

can cause tire damage that could

result in sudden tire destruction

and rapid air loss. Failure to

control a vehicle when one or

more tires experience a sudden air

loss can lead to an accident.

In any case, you should not

exceed reasonable speeds as

indicated by the legal limits

and driving conditions.

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DO NOT OVERLOAD: DRIVING

ON ANY OVERLOADED TIRE IS

DANGEROUS

The maximum load rating of your

tires is molded on the tire sidewall.

Do not exceed this rating. Follow

the loading instructions of the

manufacturer of your vehicle and

this will ensure that your tires are

not overloaded. Tires which are

loaded beyond their maximum

allowable loads for the particular

application will build up excessive

heat that may result in sudden tire

destruction. Do not exceed the

gross axle weight rating for any

axle on your vehicle.

TIRE ALTERATIONS

Do not make or allow to be made

any alterations on your tires.

Alterations may prevent proper

performance, leading to tire

damage which can result in an

accident. Tires which become

unserviceable due to alterations

such as truing, whitewall inlays,

addition of balancing or sealant

liquids, or the use of tire dressing

containing petroleum distillates

are excluded from warranty

coverage.

REPAIRS - WHEREVER

POSSIBLE, SEE YOUR TIRE

RETAILER AT ONCE

If any tire sustains a puncture,

have the tire demounted and

thoroughly inspected by a tire

retailer for possible damage that

may have occurred. A tread area

puncture in any passenger or light

truck tire can be repaired provided

that the puncture hole is not more

than 1/4” in diameter, not more

than one radial cable per casing

ply is damaged, and the tire has

not been damaged further by the

puncturing object or by running

underinflated. Tire punctures

consistent with these guidelines

should only be repaired by

following the US Tire

Manufacturers Association

(USTMA) recommended repair

procedures. Plug-only repairs

done on-the-wheel are considered

improper and therefore, not

recommended. Such repairs are

not reliable and may cause further

damage to the tire.

STORAGE

Tires contain waxes and

emollients to protect their outer

surfaces from ozone and weather

checking. As the tire rolls and

flexes, the waxes and emollients

continually migrate to the surface,

replenishing this protection

throughout the normal use of the

tire. Consequently, when tires sit

unused for long periods of time (a

month or more) their surfaces

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