Maintenance -> Wheel and Tire Information for Your Ford F 150 Light Truck 2023

Vehicle Care  
3. Make sure the leather is dry, then apply  
2. Wipe the surface with a soft, damp  
cloth and a mild soap and water  
solution. Dry the area with a clean, soft  
cloth.  
3. For additional information and  
assistance, we recommend that you  
contact an authorized dealer.  
For heavy stains, spot clean the area. If a  
ring forms on the fabric, clean the entire  
area immediately, but do not oversaturate  
or the ring could set.  
a small amount of conditioner to a  
clean, dry cloth.  
4. Rub the conditioner into the leather  
until it disappears. Allow the  
conditioner to dry, then repeat the  
process for the entire interior. If a film  
appears, wipe it off with a dry, clean  
cloth.  
5. For additional information and  
assistance, we recommend that you  
contact an authorized dealer.  
We recommend that you only clean your  
floor mats in the following way:  
CLEANING VINYL  
1. Remove dust and loose dirt with a  
vacuum cleaner.  
2. Wash rubber floor mats using mild  
WARNING: On vehicles equipped  
with seat-mounted airbags, do not use  
chemical solvents or strong detergents.  
Such products could contaminate the  
side airbag system and affect  
soap and lukewarm or cold water.  
3. Completely dry the floor mat before  
placing them back in your vehicle.  
performance of the side airbag in a crash.  
CLEANING SEATBELTS  
We recommend that you only clean vinyl  
surfaces in the following way:  
WARNING: Do not use cleaning  
solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle's  
seatbelts, as these actions may weaken  
the belt webbing.  
1. Remove dust and loose dirt with a  
vacuum cleaner.  
2. Wipe the surface with a soft, damp  
cloth and a mild soap and water  
solution. Dry the area with a clean, soft  
cloth.  
3. For additional information and  
assistance, we recommend that you  
contact an authorized dealer.  
1. Wipe the surface with a soft, damp  
cloth and a mild soap and water  
solution. Dry the area with a clean, soft  
cloth.  
CLEANING MOONROOF TRACKS  
CLEANING CARPETS AND FLOOR  
MATS  
1. Remove debris from the tracks with a  
vacuum cleaner.  
2. Wipe the bulb seal and mating painted  
roof metal surface with a soft, damp  
cloth and a mild soap and water  
solution.  
Note: The moonroof rail tracks are greased  
to maintain proper functionality. Do not  
wipe off the grease.  
We recommend that you only clean your  
carpets in the following way:  
1. Remove dust and loose dirt with a  
vacuum cleaner.  
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Vehicle Care  
REPAIRING MINOR PAINT  
DAMAGE  
We recommend that you contact an  
authorized dealer to identify your vehicle  
color code. Authorized dealers have  
touch-up paint to match your vehicle's  
color.  
Before repairing minor paint damage, use  
a cleaner to remove particles such as bird  
droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar  
spots, road salt and industrial fallout.  
Read the instructions before using cleaning  
products.  
WAXING YOUR VEHICLE  
Wax the high-gloss painted surface of your  
prewashed vehicle once or twice a year.  
We recommend that you only use an  
approved quality wax that does not  
contain abrasives. Follow the  
manufacturer's instructions to apply and  
remove the wax. For additional information  
and assistance, we recommend that you  
contact an authorized dealer.  
When washing and waxing, park your  
vehicle in a shaded area out of direct  
sunlight.  
Note: Avoid waxing unpainted or low-gloss  
black colored parts, they discolor over time.  
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Storing Your Vehicle  
Body  
PREPARING YOUR VEHICLE  
FOR STORAGE  
If you plan on storing your vehicle for 30  
days or more, the following maintenance  
recommendations ensures your vehicle  
stays in good operating condition.  
Under various conditions, long-term  
storage may lead to degraded engine  
performance or failure unless you use  
specific precautions to preserve your  
vehicle.  
Wash your vehicle thoroughly to  
remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from  
exterior surfaces, rear wheel housings  
and the underside of front fenders.  
Periodically wash your vehicle if it is  
stored in exposed locations.  
Touch-up exposed or primed metal to  
prevent rust.  
Cover chrome and stainless steel parts  
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent  
discoloration. Rewax as necessary  
when you wash your vehicle.  
General  
Lubricate all hood, door and luggage  
compartment hinges and latches with  
a light grade oil.  
Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated  
place.  
If vehicles are stored outside, they  
require regular maintenance to protect  
against rust and weather damage.  
Cover interior trim to prevent fading.  
Keep all rubber parts free from oil and  
solvents.  
Make sure all linkages, cables, levers  
and pins under your vehicle are covered  
with grease to prevent rust.  
Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)  
every 15 days to lubricate working parts  
and prevent corrosion.  
Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel  
until the first automatic shutoff of the  
fuel pump nozzle.  
12 Volt Battery  
When storing your vehicle for greater  
than 30 days the state of charge  
should be approximately 50%.  
Additionally, we recommend  
disconnecting the 12v battery which  
will reduce system loads on the  
battery.  
Check and recharge as necessary. Keep  
Engine  
connections clean.  
Change the engine oil and filter prior to  
Note: It is necessary to reset memory  
features if you disconnect the battery  
cables.  
storage because used engine oil  
contains contaminants which may  
cause engine damage.  
Start the engine every 15 days for a  
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast  
idle with the climate controls set to  
defrost until the engine reaches normal  
operating temperature.  
With your foot on the brake, shift  
through all the gears while the engine  
is running.  
Brakes  
Make sure the brakes and parking brake  
release fully.  
Note: If you intend on parking your vehicle  
for an extended period after cleaning the  
wheels with a wheel cleaner, drive your  
vehicle for a few minutes before doing so to  
reduce the risk of increased corrosion of the  
brake discs, brake pads and linings.  
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Storing Your Vehicle  
Contact an authorized dealer if you have  
any concerns or issues.  
Tires  
Maintain recommended air pressure.  
Note: If you intend on parking your vehicle  
for an extended period after cleaning the  
wheels with a wheel cleaner, drive your  
vehicle for a few minutes before doing so.  
This reduces the risk of corrosion of the  
brake discs, brake pads and linings.  
REMOVING YOUR VEHICLE  
FROM STORAGE  
When your vehicle is ready to come out of  
storage, do the following:  
We recommend that you change the  
engine oil before you use your vehicle  
again.  
Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt  
or grease film build-up on window  
surfaces.  
Check windshield wipers for any  
deterioration.  
Check the underhood for any foreign  
materials such as mice or squirrel  
nests.  
Check the exhaust for any foreign  
materials.  
Check tire pressures and set tire  
inflation per the Tire Label.  
Check brake pedal operation. Corroded  
brake rotors could cause brake noise.  
Drive your vehicle and gently apply and  
release the brakes repeatedly over a  
10-minute drive to reduce the corrosion  
from the brakes.  
Check fluid levels (including coolant,  
oil and gas) to make sure there are no  
leaks, and fluids are at recommended  
levels.  
If you remove the battery, clean the  
battery cable ends and check for  
damage.  
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Wheel and Tire Information  
Tire Quality Grades apply to new  
LOCATING THE TIRE LABEL  
pneumatic passenger car tires.  
They do not apply to deep tread,  
winter-type snow tires,  
You will find a Tire Label  
containing tire inflation pressure  
by tire size and other important  
information located on the B-Pillar  
or the edge of the driver's door.  
See Locating the Safety  
Compliance Certification  
Labels (page 405).  
space-saver or temporary use  
spare tires, light truck or LT type  
tires, tires with nominal rim  
diameters of 10 to 12 inches or  
limited production tires as defined  
in Title 49 Code of Federal  
Regulations Part 575.104 (c)(2).  
DEPARTMENT OF  
U.S. Department of  
TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM  
TIRE QUALITY GRADES  
Transportation Tire quality  
grades: The U.S. Department of  
Transportation requires us to give  
you the following information  
about tire grades exactly as the  
government has written it.  
Treadwear  
The treadwear grade is a  
comparative rating based on the  
wear rate of the tire when tested  
under controlled conditions on a  
specified government test course.  
For example, a tire graded 150  
would wear 1½ times as well on  
the government course as a tire  
graded 100. The relative  
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Tire Quality Grades apply to new  
pneumatic passenger car tires.  
The Quality grades can be found  
where applicable on the tire  
performance of tires depends  
upon the actual conditions of their  
use, however, and may depart  
significantly from the norm due to  
variations in driving habits, service  
practices, and differences in road  
characteristics and climate.  
sidewall between tread shoulder  
and maximum section width. For  
example: Treadwear 200  
Traction AA Temperature A.  
These Tire Quality Grades are  
determined by standards that the  
United States Department of  
Transportation has set.  
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Traction AA A B C  
test wheel. Sustained high  
temperature can cause the  
material of the tire to degenerate  
and reduce tire life, and excessive  
temperature can lead to sudden  
tire failure. The grade C  
WARNING: The traction  
grade assigned to this tire is  
based on straight-ahead braking  
traction tests, and does not  
include acceleration, cornering,  
hydroplaning or peak traction  
characteristics.  
corresponds to a level of  
performance which all passenger  
car tires must meet under the  
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety  
Standard No. 139. Grades B and A  
represent higher levels of  
The traction grades, from highest  
to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The  
grades represent the tires ability  
to stop on wet pavement as  
measured under controlled  
conditions on specified  
performance on the laboratory  
test wheel than the minimum  
required by law.  
INFORMATION ON THE TIRE  
SIDEWALL  
government test surfaces of  
asphalt and concrete. A tire  
marked C may have poor traction  
performance.  
Both United States and Canada  
Federal regulations require tire  
manufacturers to place  
Temperature A B C  
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  
WARNING: The  
temperature grade for this tire is  
established for a tire that is  
properly inflated and not  
Identification Number for safety  
standard certification and in case  
of a recall.  
overloaded. Excessive speed,  
underinflation, or excessive  
loading, either separately or in  
combination, can cause heat  
buildup and possible tire failure.  
The temperature grades are A  
(the highest), B and C,  
representing the tires resistance  
to the generation of heat and its  
ability to dissipate heat when  
tested under controlled conditions  
on a specified indoor laboratory  
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Wheel and Tire Information  
Information on P Type Tires  
B. 215: Indicates the nominal  
width of the tire in millimeters  
from sidewall edge to sidewall  
edge. In general, the larger the  
number, the wider the tire.  
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D
C
F
G
B
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C. 65: Indicates the aspect ratio  
which gives the tire's ratio of  
height to width.  
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D. R: Indicates a radial type tire.  
E. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim  
diameter in inches. If you change  
your wheel size, you will have to  
purchase new tires to match the  
new wheel diameter.  
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F. 95: Indicates the tire's load  
index. It is an index that relates to  
how much weight a tire can carry.  
You may find this information in  
your owners manual. If not,  
contact a local tire dealer.  
Note: You may not find this  
information on all tires because it  
is not required by federal law.  
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P215/65R15 95H is an example of  
a tire size, load index and speed  
rating. The definitions of these  
items are listed below. (Note that  
the tire size, load index and speed  
rating for your vehicle may be  
different from this example.)  
G. H: Indicates the tire's speed  
rating. The speed rating denotes  
the speed at which a tire is  
A. P: Indicates a tire, designated  
by the Tire and Rim Association,  
that may be used for service on  
cars, sport utility vehicles,  
designed to be driven for extended  
periods of time under a standard  
condition of load and inflation  
pressure. The tires on your vehicle  
may operate at different  
minivans and light trucks. Note: If  
your tire size does not begin with  
a letter this may mean it is  
conditions for load and inflation  
pressure. These speed ratings may  
need to be adjusted for the  
difference in conditions. The  
ratings range from 81 mph  
designated by either the European  
Tire and Rim Technical  
Organization or the Japan Tire  
Manufacturing Association.  
(130 km/h) to 186 mph  
(299 km/h). These ratings are  
listed in the following chart.  
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Note: You may not find this  
the tire size code and the last four  
numbers represent the week and  
year the tire was built. For  
information on all tires because it  
is not required by federal law.  
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  
Letter  
rating  
Speed rating  
M
N
Q
R
S
T
U
H
V
W
Y
81 mph (130 km/h)  
87 mph (140 km/h)  
99 mph (159 km/h)  
106 mph (171 km/h)  
112 mph (180 km/h)  
118 mph (190 km/h)  
124 mph (200 km/h)  
130 mph (210 km/h)  
149 mph (240 km/h)  
168 mph (270 km/h)  
186 mph (299 km/h)  
information is used to contact  
customers if a tire defect requires  
a recall.  
I. M+S or M/S: Mud and Snow, or  
AT: All Terrain, or  
AS: All Season.  
J. Tire Ply Composition and  
Material Used: Indicates the  
number of plies or the number of  
layers of rubber-coated fabric in  
the tire tread and sidewall. Tire  
manufacturers also must indicate  
the ply materials in the tire and the  
sidewall, which include steel,  
nylon, polyester, and others.  
Note: For tires with a maximum  
speed capability over 149 mph  
(240 km/h), tire manufacturers  
sometimes use the letters ZR. For  
those with a maximum speed  
capability over 186 mph (299  
km/h), tire manufacturers always  
use the letters ZR.  
K. Maximum Load: Indicates the  
maximum load in kilograms and  
pounds that can be carried by the  
tire. See the Safety Compliance  
Certification Label (affixed to  
either the door hinge pillar,  
door-latch post, or the door edge  
that meets the door-latch post,  
next to the driver's seating  
H. U.S. DOT Tire Identification  
Number (TIN): This begins with  
the letters DOT and indicates that  
the tire meets all federal  
position), for the correct tire  
pressure for your vehicle.  
standards. The next two numbers  
or letters are the plant code  
designating where it was  
L. Treadwear, Traction and  
Temperature Grades:  
manufactured, the next two are  
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*Treadwear: The treadwear  
door-latch post, or the door edge  
that meets the door-latch post,  
next to the driver's seating  
grade is a comparative rating  
based on the wear rate of the tire  
when tested under controlled  
conditions on a specified  
position), or Tire Label which is  
located on the B-Pillar or the edge  
of the drivers door. The cold  
inflation pressure should never be  
set lower than the recommended  
pressure on the vehicle label.  
government test course. For  
example, a tire graded 150 would  
wear one and one-half times as  
well on the government course as  
a tire graded 100.  
*Traction: The traction grades,  
from highest to lowest are AA, A,  
B, and C. The grades represent the  
tire's ability to stop on wet  
pavement as measured under  
controlled conditions on specified  
government test surfaces of  
asphalt and concrete. A tire  
marked C may have poor traction  
performance.  
The tire suppliers may have  
additional markings, notes or  
warnings such as standard load  
or radial tubeless.  
Additional Information  
Contained on the Tire Sidewall  
for LT Type Tires  
Note: Tire Quality Grades do not  
apply to this type of tire.  
*Temperature: The temperature  
grades are A (the highest), B and  
C, representing the tire's  
B
C
A
resistance to the generation of  
heat and its ability to dissipate  
heat when tested under controlled  
conditions on a specified indoor  
laboratory test wheel.  
M. Maximum Inflation  
Pressure: Indicates the tire  
manufacturers' maximum  
permissible pressure or the  
pressure at which the maximum  
load can be carried by the tire. This  
pressure is normally higher than  
the vehicle manufacturer's  
recommended cold inflation  
pressure which can be found on  
the Safety Compliance  
D
B
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Certification Label (affixed to  
either the door hinge pillar,  
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LT type tires have some additional  
information beyond those of P  
type tires; these differences are  
described below.  
A. LT: Indicates a tire, designated  
by the Tire and Rim Association,  
that is intended for service on light  
trucks.  
C
D
B
E
A
B. Load Range and Load  
Inflation Limits: Indicates the  
tire's load-carrying capabilities  
and its inflation limits.  
C. Maximum Load Dual lb (kg)  
at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the  
maximum load and tire pressure  
when the tire is used as a dual,  
defined as four tires on the rear  
axle (a total of six or more tires on  
the vehicle).  
D. Maximum Load Single lb  
(kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates  
the maximum load and tire  
pressure when the tire is used as  
a single, defined as two tires  
(total) on the rear axle.  
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T type tires have some additional  
information beyond those of P  
type tires; these differences are  
described below:  
A. T: Indicates a type of tire,  
designated by the Tire and Rim  
Association, that is intended for  
temporary service on cars, sport  
utility vehicles, minivans and light  
trucks.  
B. 145: Indicates the nominal  
width of the tire in millimeters  
from sidewall edge to sidewall  
edge. In general, the larger the  
number, the wider the tire.  
Information on T Type Tires  
T145/80D16 is an example of a  
tire size.  
Note: The temporary tire size for  
your vehicle may be different from  
this example. Tire Quality Grades  
do not apply to this type of tire.  
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C. 80: Indicates the aspect ratio  
*Extra load: A class of P-metric  
or Metric tires designed to carry a  
heavier maximum load at 42 psi  
(2.9 bar). Increasing the inflation  
pressure beyond this pressure will  
not increase the tires load  
which gives the tire's ratio of  
height to width. Numbers of 70 or  
lower indicate a short sidewall.  
D. D: Indicates a diagonal type tire.  
R: Indicates a radial type tire.  
E. 16: Indicates the wheel or rim  
diameter in inches. If you change  
your wheel size, you will have to  
purchase new tires to match the  
new wheel diameter.  
carrying capability.  
*kPa: Kilopascal, a metric unit of  
air pressure.  
*PSI: Pounds per square inch, a  
standard unit of air pressure.  
*Cold tire pressure: The tire  
pressure when the vehicle has  
been stationary and out of direct  
sunlight for an hour or more and  
prior to the vehicle being driven for  
1 mi (1.6 km).  
*Recommended inflation  
pressure: The cold inflation  
pressure 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  
post, next to the driver's seating  
position), or Tire Label located on  
the B-Pillar or the edge of the  
driver door.  
GLOSSARY OF TIRE  
TERMINOLOGY  
*Tire label: A label showing the  
original equipment tire sizes,  
recommended inflation pressure  
and the maximum weight the  
vehicle can carry.  
*Tire Identification Number  
(TIN): A number on the sidewall  
of each tire providing information  
about the tire brand and  
manufacturing plant, tire size and  
date of manufacture. Also referred  
to as DOT code.  
*Inflation pressure: A measure  
* B-pillar: The structural member  
at the side of the vehicle behind  
the front door.  
of the amount of air in a tire.  
*Standard load: A class of  
P-metric or Metric tires designed  
to carry a maximum load at set  
pressure. For example: For  
P-metric tires 35 psi (2.4 bar) and  
for Metric tires 36 psi (2.5 bar).  
Increasing the inflation pressure  
beyond this pressure will not  
increase the tires load carrying  
capability.  
*Bead area of the tire: Area of  
the tire next to the rim.  
* Sidewall of the tire: Area  
between the bead area and the  
tread.  
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*Tread area of the tire: Area of  
U.S. DOT Tire Identification  
the perimeter of the tire that  
contacts the road when mounted  
on the vehicle.  
Number  
Both United States and Canada  
Federal regulations require tire  
manufacturers to place  
*Rim: The metal support (wheel)  
for a tire or a tire and tube  
assembly upon which the tire  
beads are seated.  
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  
TIRE REPLACEMENT  
REQUIREMENTS  
AGE  
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  
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.  
information is used to contact  
customers if a tire defect requires  
a recall.  
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.  
Tire Replacement  
Requirements  
Your vehicle is equipped with tires  
designed to provide a safe ride  
and handling capability.  
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WARNING: Only use  
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.  
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  
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:  
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.  
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.  
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  
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.  
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.  
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Wheel and Tire Information  
To avoid potential Four-Wheel  
Drive (4WD) malfunction or  
(4WD) system damage, it is  
recommended to replace all four  
tires rather than mixing  
significantly worn tires with new  
tires.  
WARNING: If you choose to install  
snow tires on your vehicle, they must be  
the same size, construction, and load  
range as the original tires listed on the  
tire placard, and they must be installed  
on all four wheels. Mixing tires of  
different size or construction on your  
vehicle can adversely affect your  
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.  
vehicle's handling and braking, and may  
lead to loss of vehicle control.  
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.  
USING SNOW CHAINS  
Only use snow chains on rear wheels.  
Install snow chains in pairs. Do not use  
self-tensioning snow chains.  
Only use snow chains on the following  
specified tire sizes. Only install chains that  
are 15mm or less (SAE Class S 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.  
245/70R17  
265/70R17  
LT265/70R17  
265/60R18  
LT265/70R18  
WARNING:Do not use snow chains  
on snow-free roads.  
WARNING: Only fit snow chains to  
specified tires.  
We recommend you use steel wheels of  
the same size and specification if snow  
chains are required because chains may  
chip aluminum wheels.  
WARNING: If your vehicle is fitted  
with wheel trims, remove them before  
fitting snow chains.  
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Wheel and Tire Information  
Follow these guidelines when using snow  
tires and traction devices:  
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.  
If possible, avoid fully loading your  
vehicle.  
Purchase snow chains from a  
manufacturer that clearly labels body  
to tire dimension restrictions.  
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.  
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.  
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Use snow chains that fit against the  
sidewall of the tire to prevent the chains  
from touching the wheel rims or  
suspension. Refer to the previous  
illustration.  
If you have any questions regarding snow  
chains, please contact your authorized  
dealer.  
USING BEAD-LOCK WHEELS -  
RAPTOR  
Your vehicle comes with unique wheels  
matched to the tires. To avoid damage to  
your wheels:  
Maintain proper tire pressure.  
Due to extreme tire and wheel width,  
do not take your vehicle through an  
automatic car wash that uses  
mechanical tracks, as wheel damage  
may result.  
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When installing wheels, always torque  
lug nuts to specification with a torque  
wrench.  
WARNING: Replace the wheels  
and tires with the exact original brand,  
size and construction that came  
originally on your vehicle. Use of any  
other wheel or tire combinations, even  
with identical size ratings, may result in  
insufficient running clearances, tire  
rubbing and eventual puncture. Failure  
to follow tire replacement  
Inspect your wheels for damage on a  
regular basis. If you have a damaged  
wheel, replace it immediately.  
If you encounter an abnormally harsh  
impact, inspect the outside tire wall of  
your wheels, both inside and out, for  
damage.  
recommendations can lead to tire failure,  
loss of vehicle control, serious injury or  
death.  
Note: Ford Performance only recommends  
using bead-lock rings from Ford  
Performance Parts, in conjunction with the  
original equipment manufacturer (OEM)  
tire. Any other combination using this wheel  
could result in air loss or tire failure.  
Note: If you have reduced your tire pressure  
for off-road use, the tire pressure monitoring  
system (TPMS) warning light then activates  
in the instrument panel as a reminder to  
re-inflate the tires before returning to the  
road.  
Your vehicle comes with high performance,  
all-terrain tires designed to optimize  
handling, steering and braking to provide  
the performance you expect in a Ford  
Performance vehicle. These tires are  
optimized for both on and off-road  
performance, and their ride, noise and wear  
characteristics are different from other  
tires. Also, because of their aggressive  
tread profile, it is important that you  
maintain your tires properly.  
Note: Converting the bead-lock compatible  
wheel to true bead-locks is for off-road use  
only. We do not approve of the use of true  
bead-locks for on-road driving.  
If your vehicles equipped with the optional  
bead lock compatible wheel, you can  
convert this wheel to use a true bead-lock  
ring, which allows operation at low tire  
pressures when off-road to minimize the  
risk of de-beading the tire. See your local  
Ford Performance Parts Dealer for more  
information.  
Tire Care  
WARNING: Always re-inflate tires  
to recommended tire pressures before  
the vehicle is operated on-road. The  
recommended pressure is located on the  
tire label or safety certification label,  
located on the B-pillar, inside the driver's  
door.  
WARNING: After off-road use,  
before returning to the road, check the  
wheels and tires for damage. Off-road  
use may cause damage to your wheels  
and tires that can lead to tire failure, loss  
of vehicle control, serious injury or death.  
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Always maintain your tire pressures  
Spare Tire and Wheel  
Your vehicle comes with a full size  
according to the tire information  
placard located on the drivers door  
B-pillar, using an accurate gauge.  
Remember to be prepared to re-inflate  
your tires before returning to the road.  
If a tire filling station is not available,  
remember to prepare a supplemental  
means to inflate the tires, such as a  
portable compressor.  
matching spare with an all-terrain tire. The  
spare tire and wheel assembly has the  
same capability as the road tire and wheel  
assemblies but does not come with a tire  
pressure monitoring sensor.  
Tires  
Wheels  
Check and set the tire pressures when  
the tires are cold, and not warm from  
driving. Wait at least three hours after  
parking the vehicle before checking tire  
pressure. Do not reduce the pressure  
of warm tires.  
Check your tire pressure often to  
maintain it properly. Tire pressure can  
decrease over time and fluctuate with  
temperature.  
LT315/70R17  
37x12.5R17LT  
17x8.5, 34 ET  
17x8.5, 30 ET  
Do not overload your vehicle.  
Maximum vehicle and axle weights are  
on the tire information placard.  
Use extra caution when operating the  
vehicle near its maximum load,  
including assuring proper tire pressure  
and reducing speeds.  
If you encounter an abnormally harsh  
impact, inspect your tires for damage.  
Inspect your tires for damage on a  
regular basis. Replace a damaged tire  
immediately.  
We do not approve the use of snow  
chains on your vehicle's tires.  
Proper suspension alignment is critical  
for maximum performance and  
optimal tire wear. If you notice uneven  
tire wear, have your alignment checked.  
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Tire Care  
CHECKING THE TIRE  
PRESSURES  
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.  
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  
550).  
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.  
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!  
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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Tire Care  
INSPECTING THE TIRE FOR  
INSPECTING THE TIRE FOR  
DAMAGE  
WEAR  
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.  
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When the tread is worn down to  
one sixteenth of an inch (2 mm),  
tires must be replaced to help  
prevent your vehicle from skidding  
and hydroplaning. Built-in  
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  
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 one  
suspected, have the tire inspected  
by a tire professional.  
Safety Practices  
sixteenth of an inch (2 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.  
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.  
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.  
WARNING:Donotspinthe  
wheels at over 34 mph  
(55 km/h). The tires may fail and  
injure a passenger or bystander.  
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Highway Hazards  
Wheel misalignment in the front  
or the rear can cause uneven and  
rapid treadwear of your tires and  
should be corrected by an  
authorized dealer.  
No matter how carefully you drive,  
there is always the possibility that  
you could eventually have a flat  
tire on the highway. Drive slowly  
to the closest safe area out of  
traffic. This could further damage  
the flat tire, but your safety is  
more important.  
INSPECTING THE WHEEL  
VALVE STEMS  
Check the valve stems for holes,  
cracks, or cuts that could permit  
air leakage.  
If you feel a sudden vibration or  
ride disturbance while driving, or  
you suspect your tire or vehicle  
has been damaged, immediately  
reduce your speed. Drive with  
caution until you can safely pull  
off the road. Stop and inspect the  
tires for damage. If a tire is  
TIRE ROTATION  
WARNING: If the tire label  
shows different tire pressures for  
the front and rear tires and the  
vehicle has a tire pressure  
monitoring system, then you  
need to update the settings for  
the system sensors. Always  
perform the system reset  
procedure after tire rotation. If  
you do not reset the system, it  
may not provide a low tire  
pressure warning when  
under-inflated or damaged,  
deflate it, remove the wheel and  
replace it with your spare tire and  
wheel. If you cannot detect a  
cause, have the vehicle towed to  
the nearest repair facility or tire  
dealer to have the vehicle  
inspected.  
Tire and Wheel Alignment  
A bad jolt from hitting a curb or  
pothole can cause the front end  
of your vehicle to become  
necessary.  
Rotating your tires at the  
misaligned or cause damage to  
your tires. If your vehicle seems to  
pull to one side when you are  
driving, the wheels could be out of  
alignment. Have an authorized  
dealer check the wheel alignment  
periodically.  
recommended interval will help  
your tires wear more evenly,  
providing better tire performance  
and longer tire life.  
Note: If your tires show any uneven  
wear have the alignment checked  
by an authorized dealer before  
rotating tires.  
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Tire Care  
Note: If you have a dissimilar spare  
wheel and tire assembly, it is  
intended for temporary use only  
and should not be used in a tire  
rotation.  
Note: After having your tires  
rotated, inflation pressure must be  
checked and adjusted to the  
vehicle requirements.  
Tire Rotation Diagram  
Follow the diagram indicating the  
correct tire locations for rotating  
the tires.  
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Each tire, including the spare (if provided),  
WHAT IS THE TIRE PRESSURE  
MONITORING SYSTEM  
should be checked monthly when cold and  
inflated to the inflation pressure  
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer  
on the vehicle placard or tire inflation  
pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of  
a different size than the size indicated on  
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure  
label, you should determine the proper tire  
inflation pressure for those tires).  
The tire pressure monitoring  
system measures the vehicle's  
tire pressures. A warning lamp  
illuminates if one or more tires are  
significantly underinflated or if there is a  
system malfunction.  
As an added safety feature, your vehicle  
has been equipped with a Tire Pressure  
Monitoring System (TPMS) that  
TIREPRESSUREMONITORING  
SYSTEM OVERVIEW  
illuminates a low tire pressure telltale  
when one or more of your tires is  
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,  
when the low tire pressure telltale  
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!  
illuminates, you should stop and check  
your tires as soon as possible, and inflate  
them to the proper pressure. Driving on a  
significantly under-inflated tire causes the  
tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.  
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency  
and tire tread life, and may affect the  
vehicles handling and stopping ability.  
Please note that the TPMS is not a  
substitute for proper tire maintenance, and  
it is the drivers responsibility to maintain  
correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation  
has not reached the level to trigger  
illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure  
telltale.  
WARNING: To determine the  
required pressure(s) for your vehicle, see  
the Safety Compliance Certification  
Label (on the door hinge pillar,  
Your vehicle has also been equipped with  
a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate  
when the system is not operating properly.  
The TPMS malfunction indicator is  
door-latch post or the door edge that  
meets the door-latch post, next to the  
driver seat) or the Tire Label on the  
B-Pillar or the edge of the driver door.  
combined with the low tire pressure  
telltale. When the system detects a  
malfunction, the telltale will flash for  
approximately one minute and then remain  
continuously illuminated. This sequence  
will continue upon subsequent vehicle  
start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.  
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When the malfunction indicator is  
TIREPRESSUREMONITORING  
SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS  
illuminated, the system may not be able  
to detect or signal low tire pressure as  
intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur  
for a variety of reasons, including the  
installation of replacement or alternate  
tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent  
the TPMS from functioning properly.  
Always check the TPMS malfunction  
telltale after replacing one or more tires or  
wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the  
replacement or alternate tires and wheels  
allow the TPMS to continue to function  
properly.  
WARNING: The tire pressure  
monitoring system is not a substitute for  
manually checking tire pressures. You  
should periodically check tire pressures  
using a pressure gauge. Failure to  
correctly maintain tire pressures could  
increase the risk of tire failure, loss of  
control, vehicle rollover and personal  
injury.  
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.  
WARNING: Changes or  
modifications not expressively approved  
by the party responsible for compliance  
could void the user's authority to operate  
the equipment. The term "IC:" before the  
radio certification number only signifies  
that Industry Canada technical  
Note: The use of tire sealants can damage  
the tire pressure monitoring system.  
specifications were met.  
Note: If the tire pressure monitor sensor  
becomes damaged it may not function.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules and with License exempt RSS  
Standards of Industry Canada. Operation  
is subject to the following two conditions:  
TIREPRESSUREMONITORING  
SYSTEM LIMITATIONS  
When the outside temperature drops  
significantly, the tire pressure could  
decrease and activate the low tire pressure  
warning lamp.  
The warning lamp could also illuminate  
when you use a spare wheel, or tire sealant  
from the inflator kit.  
1. This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and  
2. This device must accept any  
interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired  
operation.  
Note: Regularly checking the vehicle tire  
pressures can reduce the possibility for the  
warning lamp to illuminate due to outside  
air temperature changes.  
Note: After you inflate the tires to the  
recommended pressure it could take up to  
two minutes of driving over 20 mph  
(32 km/h) for the warning indicator to turn  
off.  
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