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increases significantly and the spare tire carrier ratchets or slips when

the tire is raised to the maximum tightness. Tighten to the best of your

ability, to the point where the ratchet/slip occurs, if possible. The spare

tire carrier will not allow you to overtighten. If the spare tire carrier

ratchets or slips with little effort, take the vehicle to your authorized

dealer for assistance at your earliest convenience.

4. Check that the tire lies flat against the frame and is properly

tightened. Try to push or pull, then turn the tire to be sure it will not

move. Loosen and retighten, if necessary. Failure to properly stow the

spare tire may result in failure of the winch cable and loss of the tire.

5. If your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire lock and key, be sure to

install the spare tire lock into the bumper drive tube with the spare tire

lock key and jack handle.

6. Repeat this tightness check procedure when servicing the spare tire

pressure (every six months, per scheduled maintenance information),

or at any time that the spare tire is disturbed through service of other

components.

Re-stowing the jack and tools

1. Unblock the wheels.

2. Stow the wheel ornament (if removed) in a safe location in the vehicle

(such as the glove box or jack stowage compartment) so it will not

become damaged. Re-install the wheel ornament onto the wheel once the

tire is repaired or replaced.

3. Stow the jack and tools in their respective locations, making sure they

are fully secured so they do not rattle when you drive.

WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles (160 km)

after any wheel disturbance (rotation, flat tire, wheel removal, etc.).

Lug nut socket

size/Bolt size

Lug nut socket size: ⁄

Wheel lug nut torque*

lb.ft.

100

N•m

135

inch (19 mm) hex

Bolt size: ⁄

x 20

* Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and

rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners.

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WARNING: When a wheel is installed, always remove any

corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting

surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or

brake disc that contacts the wheel. Ensure that any fasteners that

attach the rotor to the hub are secured so they do not interfere with

the mounting surfaces of the wheel. Installing wheels without correct

metal-to-metal contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the

wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in

motion, resulting in loss of control.

Note: Inspect the wheel pilot hole

prior to installation. If there is

visible corrosion in wheel pilot hole,

remove loose particles by wiping

with clean rag and apply grease.

Apply grease only to the wheel pilot

hole surface by smearing a “dime”

(1 square cm) sized glob of grease

around the wheel pilot surface (1)

with end of finger. DO NOT apply

grease to lugnut/stud holes or

wheel-to-brake surfaces.

RUNNING OUT OF FUEL

If you have run out of fuel and need to refill the vehicle with a portable

fuel container, see Running out of fuel in the Maintenance and

Specifications chapter for proper fuel filling method using a portable

fuel container and the included fuel filler funnel. Do not insert the

nozzle of portable fuel containers or any type of aftermarket funnels into

the Easy Fuel™ “no cap” fuel system as it can be damaged. You must

use the included funnel in such circumstances.

WARNING: Do not insert the nozzle of portable fuel containers

or aftermarket funnels into the Easy Fuel™ system. This could

damage the fuel system and its seal, and may cause fuel to run onto

the ground instead of filling the tank, all of which could result in

serious personal injury.

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