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driving styles. Due to their design,

GENERAL INFORMATION

low-profile tires and wheels are

more prone to road damage from

potholes, rough or unpaved roads,

car wash rails and curb contact

than standard tires and wheels.

A decal with tire pressure data is located

in the driver’s door opening.

Check and set the tire pressure at the

ambient temperature in which you are

intending to drive your vehicle and when

the tires are cold.

Note: Your vehicle’s warranty does

not cover these types of damage.

Tires should always be kept at the

correct inflation pressures and

extra caution should be taken when

operating on rough roads to avoid

impacts that could cause wheel

and tire damage.

Note: Check your tire pressures regularly to

optimize fuel economy.

Note: Use only approved wheel and tire

sizes. Using other sizes could damage your

vehicle and will make the National Type

Approval invalid.

Note: If you change the diameter of the tires

from that fitted at the factory, the

speedometer may not display the correct

speed. Take your vehicle to an authorized

dealer to have the engine management

system reprogrammed.

Information About Uniform

Tire Quality Grading

Note: If you intend to change the size of the

wheels from that fitted at the factory, check

the suitability with an authorized dealer.

TIRE CARE

Important information for

205/40R17 low-profile tires

and wheels If your vehicle is

equipped with 205/40R17 tires,

they are low-profile tires. These

tires and wheels are designed to

give your vehicle a sport

appearance. With low-profile tires,

you may notice an increase in road

noise and faster tire wear,

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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

sidewall between tread shoulder

and maximum section width. For

example: Treadwear 200

depending on road conditions and

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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Tire Quality Grades apply to new

Traction AA A B C

WARNING

pneumatic passenger car tires.

They do not apply to deep tread,

winter-type snow tires,

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

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.

Regulations Part 575.104 (c)(2).

U.S. Department of

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.

Transportation Tire quality

grades: The U.S. Department of

Transportation requires Ford

Motor Company to give you the

following information about tire

grades exactly as the government

has written it.

Treadwear

The treadwear grade is a

Temperature A B C

WARNING

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 one and one-half (1

½) times as well on the

The temperature grade for

this tire is established for a

tire that is properly inflated and

not overloaded. Excessive speed,

under-inflation, or excessive

loading, either separately or in

combination, can cause heat

buildup and possible tire failure.

government course as a tire

graded 100. The relative

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.

The temperature grades are A

(the highest), B and C,

representing the tire’s 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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test wheel. Sustained high

*Extra load: A class of P-metric

or Metric tires designed to carry a

heavier maximum load at 41 psi

[43 psi (2.9 bar) for Metric tires].

Increasing the inflation pressure

beyond this pressure will not

increase the tire’s load carrying

capability.

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

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

*kPa: Kilopascal, a metric unit of

air pressure.

*PSI: Pounds per square inch, a

performance on the laboratory

test wheel than the minimum

required by law.

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 mile (1.6 kilometers).

Glossary of Tire Terminology

* Tire label: A label showing the

OE (Original Equipment) tire sizes,

recommended inflation pressure

and the maximum weight the

vehicle can carry.

*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’s door.

*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

of the amount of air in a tire.

*B-pillar: The structural member

at the side of the vehicle behind

the front door

*Standard load: A class of

P-metric or Metric tires designed

to carry a maximum load at 35 psi

[37 psi (2.5 bar) for Metric tires].

Increasing the inflation pressure

beyond this pressure will not

increase the tire’s 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

Information on P Type Tires

the perimeter of the tire that

contacts the road when mounted

on the vehicle.

E

D

C

F

G

B

*Rim: The metal support (wheel)

for a tire or a tire and tube

assembly upon which the tire

beads are seated.

H

A

I

Information Contained on the

Tire Sidewall

J

Both U.S. and Canada Federal

regulations require tire

M

manufacturers to place

standardized information on the

sidewall of all tires. This

L

K

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.

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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.)

A. P: Indicates a tire, designated

by the Tire and Rim Association

(T&RA), that may be used for

service on cars, SUVs, minivans

and light trucks. Note: If your tire

size does not begin with a letter

this may mean it is designated by

either ETRTO (European Tire and

Rim Technical Organization) or

JATMA (Japan Tire Manufacturing

Association).

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B. 215: Indicates the nominal

Note: You may not find this

information on all tires because it

is not required by federal law.

width of the tire in millimeters

from sidewall edge to sidewall

edge. In general, the larger the

number, the wider the tire.

Letter

rating

Speed rating - mph

(km/h)

C. 65: Indicates the aspect ratio

which gives the tire's ratio of

height to width.

M

N

Q

R

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)

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.

S

T

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 owner’s manual. If not,

contact a local tire dealer.

U

H

V

W

Y

Note: You may not find this

information on all tires because it

is not required by federal law.

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.

G. H: Indicates the tire's speed

rating. The speed rating denotes

the speed at which a tire is

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

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 (130

km/h) to 186 mph (299 km/h).

These ratings are listed in the

following chart.

H. U.S. DOT Tire Identification

Number (TIN): 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

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the tire size code and the last four

numbers represent the week and

year the tire was built. For

*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 one and one-half

times as well on the government

course as a tire graded 100.

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.

*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.

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.

*Temperature: The temperature

grades are A (the highest), B and

C, representing the tire's

resistance to the generation of

heat and its ability to dissipate

heat when tested under controlled

conditions on a specified indoor

laboratory test wheel.

K. Maximum Load: Indicates the

maximum load in kilograms and

pounds that can be carried by the

tire. Refer to 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), for the correct tire

pressure for your vehicle.

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

L. Treadwear, Traction and

Temperature Grades:

Certification Label (affixed to

either the door hinge pillar,

door-latch post, or the door edge

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that meets the door-latch post,

next to the driver's seating

A. LT: Indicates a tire, designated

by the Tire and Rim Association

(T&RA), that is intended for

service on light trucks.

position), or Tire Label which is

located on the B-Pillar or the edge

of the driver’s door. The cold

inflation pressure should never be

set lower than the recommended

pressure on the vehicle label.

B. Load Range and Load

Inflation Limits: Indicates the

tire's load-carrying capabilities

and its inflation limits.

The tire suppliers may have

additional markings, notes or

warnings such as standard load,

radial tubeless, etc.

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).

Additional Information

Contained on the Tire Sidewall

for LT Type Tires

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.

Note: Tire Quality Grades do not

apply to this type of tire.

B

C

A

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.

D

B

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LT type tires have some additional

information beyond those of P

type tires; these differences are

described below.

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C. 80: Indicates the aspect ratio

which gives the tire's ratio of

height to width. Numbers of 70 or

lower indicate a short sidewall.

C

D

B

E

A

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.

Location of the Tire Label

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.

Inflating Your Tires

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T type tires have some additional

information beyond those of P

type tires; these differences are

described below:

Safe operation of your vehicle

requires that your tires are

properly inflated. Remember that

a tire can lose up to half of its air

pressure without appearing flat.

A. T: Indicates a type of tire,

designated by the Tire and Rim

Association (T&RA), that is

intended for temporary service on

cars, SUVs, minivans and light

trucks.

Every day before you drive, check

your tires. If one looks lower than

the others, use a tire gauge to

check pressure of all tires and

adjust if required.

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.

At least once a month and before

long trips, inspect each tire and

check the tire pressure with a tire

gauge (including spare, if

equipped). Inflate all tires to the

inflation pressure recommended

by Ford Motor Company.

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You are strongly urged to buy a

(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 which is

located on the B-Pillar or the edge

of the driver’s door. Failure to

follow the tire pressure

reliable tire pressure gauge, as

automatic service station gauges

may be inaccurate. Ford

recommends the use of a digital

or dial-type tire pressure gauge

rather than a stick-type tire

pressure gauge.

recommendations can cause

uneven treadwear patterns and

adversely affect the way your

vehicle handles

Use the recommended cold

inflation pressure for optimum tire

performance and wear.

Under-inflation or over-inflation

may cause uneven treadwear

patterns

Maximum Inflation Pressure is

the tire manufacturer's maximum

permissible pressure and the

pressure at which the maximum

load can be carried by the tire. This

pressure is normally higher than

themanufacturer’srecommended

cold inflation pressure which can

be 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 which is

located on the B-Pillar or the edge

of the driver’s door. The cold

inflation pressure should never be

set lower than the recommended

pressure on the Safety

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!

Compliance Certification Label or

Tire Label.

Always inflate your tires to the

Ford recommended inflation

pressure even if it is less than the

maximum inflation pressure

information found on the tire. The

Ford recommended tire inflation

pressure is found on the Safety

Compliance Certification Label

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When weather temperature

3. Add enough air to reach the

recommended air pressure.

changes occur, tire inflation

pressures also change. A 10°F

(6°C) temperature drop can

cause a corresponding drop of 1

psi (7 kPa) in inflation pressure.

Check your tire pressures

frequently and adjust them to the

proper pressure which can be

found on the Safety Compliance

Certification Label or Tire Label.

Note: If you overfill the tire, release

air by pressing on the metal stem

in the center of the valve. Then

recheck the pressure with your tire

gauge.

4. Replace the valve cap.

5. Repeat this procedure for each

tire, including the spare.

To check the pressure in your

tire(s):

Note: Some spare tires operate at

a higher inflation pressure than the

other tires. For T type mini-spare

tires (refer to the Dissimilar spare

wheel and tire assembly

1. Make sure the tires are cool,

meaning they are not hot from

driving even a mile.

information for a description):

Store and maintain at 60 psi (4.15

bar). For full-size and dissimilar

spare tires (refer to the Dissimilar

spare wheel and tire assembly

information for a description):

Store and maintain at the higher of

the front and rear inflation pressure

as shown on the Tire Label.

Note: If you are checking tire

pressure when the tire is hot, (i.e.

driven more than 1 mile [1.6 km]),

never bleed or reduce air pressure.

The tires are hot from driving and

it is normal for pressures to

increase above recommended cold

pressures. A hot tire at or below

recommended cold inflation

pressure could be significantly

under-inflated.

6. Visually inspect the tires to

make sure there are no nails or

other objects embedded that

could poke a hole in the tire and

cause an air leak.

Note: If you have to drive a

distance to get air for your tire(s),

check and record the tire pressure

first and add the appropriate air

pressure when you get to the

pump. It is normal for tires to heat

up and the air pressure inside to go

up as you drive.

7. Check the sidewalls to make

sure there are no gouges, cuts or

bulges.

2. Remove the cap from the valve

on one tire, then firmly press the

tire gauge onto the valve and

measure the pressure.

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Inspecting Your Tires and

Tire Wear

Wheel Valve Stems

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. Check the tire

and valve stems for holes, cracks,

or cuts that may permit air

leakage and repair or replace the

tire and replace the valve stem.

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

demounted and inspected in case

it needs to be repaired or replaced.

For your safety, tires that are

damaged or show signs of

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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

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

excessive wear should not be used

because they are more likely to

blow out or fail.

sixteenth of an inch (2 mm)

Improper or inadequate vehicle

maintenance can cause tires to

wear abnormally. Inspect all your

tires, including the spare,

frequently, and replace them if

one or more of the following

conditions exist:

When the tire tread wears down

to the same height as these wear

bars, the tire is worn out and must

be replaced.

Damage

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

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or suspected have the tire

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.

inspected by a tire professional.

Tires can be damaged during

off-road use, so inspection after

off-road use is also

recommended.

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

Age

WARNING

Tires degrade over time

depending on many factors

such as weather, storage

conditions, and conditions of use

(load, speed, inflation pressure,

etc.) 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.

Tire Replacement

Requirements

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.

Your vehicle is equipped with tires

designed to provide a safe ride

and handling capability.

U.S. DOT Tire Identification

Number (TIN)

WARNINGS

Only use replacement tires

and wheels that are the same

size, load index, speed rating and

type (such as P-metric versus

LT-metric or all-season versus

all-terrain) as those originally

provided by Ford. The

Both U.S. and Canada Federal

regulations require tire

manufacturers to place

standardized information on the

sidewall of all tires. This

information identifies and

recommended tire and wheel size

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WARNINGS

may be found on either 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 the Tire Label which

is located on the B-Pillar or edge

of the driver’s door. If this

information is not found on these

labels then you should contact

your authorized dealer as soon as

possible. Use of any tire or wheel

not recommended by Ford can

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.

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:

1. Make sure that you have the

correct tire and wheel size.

2. Lubricate the tire bead and

wheel bead seat area again.

3. Stand at a minimum of 12 ft

(3.66 m) away from the wheel

and tire assembly.

Additionally the use of

4. Use both eye and ear

protection.

non-recommended tires and

wheels could cause steering,

suspension, axle, transfer case or

power transfer unit failure. If you

have questions regarding tire

replacement, contact your

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.

authorized dealer as soon as

possible.

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.

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

Important: Remember to replace

the wheel valve stems when the

road tires are replaced on your

vehicle

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It is recommended that the two

front tires or two rear tires

*Avoid potholes and objects on

the road

generally be replaced as a pair.

*Do not run over curbs or hit the

tire against a curb when parking

The tire pressure sensors mounted

in the wheels (originally installed

on your vehicle) are not designed

to be used in aftermarket wheels.

Highway Hazards

No matter how carefully you drive

there’s always the possibility that

you may eventually have a flat tire

on the highway. Drive slowly to the

closest safe area out of traffic.

This may further damage the flat

tire, but your safety is more

important.

The use of wheels or tires not

recommended by Ford Motor

Company may affect the

operation of your tire pressure

monitoring system.

If the TPMS indicator is flashing,

your TPMS is malfunctioning. Your

replacement tire might be

incompatible with your TPMS, or

some component of the TPMS

may be damaged.

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

Safety Practices

WARNINGS

If your vehicle is stuck in

snow, mud, sand, etc., 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.

under-inflated or damaged,

deflate it, remove 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

Do not spin the wheels at

over 35 mph (56 km/h). The

tires may fail and injure a

passenger or bystander.

inspected.

Drivinghabitshaveagreatdeal

to do with your tire mileage and

safety.

*Observe posted speed limits

*Avoid fast starts, stops and turns

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Tire and Wheel Alignment

Note: Your vehicle may be

equipped with a dissimilar spare

wheel and tire assembly. A

dissimilar spare wheel and tire

assembly is defined as a spare

wheel and tire assembly that is

different in brand, size or

appearance from the road tires and

wheels. 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.

A bad jolt from hitting a curb or

pothole can cause the front end

of your vehicle to become

misaligned or cause damage to

your tires. If your vehicle seems to

pull to one side when you’re

driving, the wheels may be out of

alignment. Have an authorized

dealer check the wheel alignment

periodically.

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. Front-wheel

drive vehicles and those with an

independent rear suspension (if

equipped) may require alignment

of all four wheels.

Note: After having your tires

rotated, inflation pressure must be

checked and adjusted to the

vehicle requirements.

Rotating your tires at the

recommended interval (as

indicated in the Scheduled

Maintenance chapter) will help

your tires wear more evenly,

providing better tire performance

and longer tire life.

The tires should also be balanced

periodically. An unbalanced tire

and wheel assembly may result in

irregular tire wear.

Front-wheel drive vehicles (front

tires on the left side of the

diagram)

Tire Rotation

Note: If your tires show uneven

wear ask an authorized dealer to

check for and correct any wheel

misalignment, tire imbalance or

mechanical problem involved

before tire rotation.

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Sometimes irregular tire wear can

be corrected by rotating the tires.

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Summer Tires

TIREPRESSUREMONITORING

SYSTEM

Your Ford vehicle may be

equipped with summer tires to

provide superior performance on

wet and dry roads. Summer tires

do not have the Mud and Snow

(M+S or M/S) tire traction rating

on the tire side wall. Since

summer tires do not have the

same traction performance as

All-season or Snow tires, Ford

does not recommend using

summer tires when temperatures

drop to approximately 40°F (5°C)

or below (depending on tire wear

and environmental conditions) or

in snow and ice conditions. Like

any tire, summer tire performance

is affected by tire wear and

WARNING

The tire pressure monitoring system

is not a substitute for manually

checking tire pressure. The tire

pressure should be checked periodically

(at least monthly) using a tire gauge, see

Inflating your tires in this chapter. Failure

to properly maintain your tire pressure

could increase the risk of tire failure, loss

of control, vehicle rollover and personal

injury.

Each tire, including the spare (if

provided), 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.)

environmental conditions. If you

must drive in those conditions,

Ford recommends using Mud and

Snow (M+S, M/S), All-season or

Snow tires.

As an added safety feature, your vehicle

has been equipped with a Tire Pressure

Monitoring System (TPMS) that

USING WINTER TIRES

illuminates a low tire pressure telltale

when one or more of your tires is

significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,

when the low tire pressure telltale

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

vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.

WARNING

When you use winter tires on your

vehicle, you must make sure that you

use the correct lug nuts.

If winter tires are used, you must make sure

that you use the correct tire pressures.

USING SNOW CHAINS

WARNING

Your vehicle is not approved for use

with snow chains.

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Please note that the TPMS is not a

Changing Tires With a Tire

Pressure Monitoring System

substitute for proper tire maintenance, and

it is the driver’s 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.

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

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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Note: Each road tire is equipped with a tire

pressure sensor located inside the wheel

and tire assembly cavity. The pressure

sensor is attached to the valve stem. The

pressure sensor is covered by the tire and is

not visible unless the tire is removed. Take

care when changing the tire to avoid

damaging the sensor

When the malfunction indicator is

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.

You should always have your tires serviced

by an authorized dealer.

Check the tire pressure periodically (at

least monthly) using an accurate tire

gauge. See Inflating Your Tires in this

chapter.

Understanding Your Tire Pressure

Monitoring System

The tire pressure monitoring system

complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and

with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.

Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) This device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) This device

must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

The tire pressure monitoring system

measures pressure in your four road tires

and sends the tire pressure readings to

your vehicle. The low tire pressure warning

light will turn on if the tire pressure is

significantly low. Once the light is

illuminated, your tires are under-inflated

and need to be inflated to the

manufacturer’s recommended tire

pressure. Even if the light turns on and a

short time later turns off, your tire pressure

still needs to be checked.

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When Your Temporary Spare Tire is

Installed

When You Believe Your System is Not

Operating Properly

When one of your road tires needs to be

replaced with the temporary spare, the

system will continue to identify an issue to

remind you that the damaged road wheel

and tire assembly needs to be repaired and

put back on your vehicle.

The main function of the tire pressure

monitoring system is to warn you when

your tires need air. It can also warn you in

the event the system is no longer capable

of functioning as intended. See the

following chart for information concerning

your tire pressure monitoring system:

To restore the full function of the tire

pressure monitoring system, have the

damaged road wheel and tire assembly

repaired and remounted on your vehicle.

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Low tire pressure

warning light

Possible cause

Customer action required

Solid warning light Tire(s) under-inflated Make sure tires are at the proper pres-

sure. See Inflating your tires in this

chapter. After inflating your tires to the

manufacturer’s recommended pressure

as shown on the Tire Label (located on

the edge of driver’s door or the B-Pillar),

the vehicle must be driven for at least

two minutes over 20 mph (32 km/h)

before the light turns off.

Spare tire in use

Repair the damaged road wheel and tire

assembly and reinstall it on the vehicle

to restore system function. For a

description on how the system functions,

see When your temporary spare tire

is installed in this section.

TPMS malfunction

Spare tire in use

If the tires are properly inflated and the

spare tire is not in use but the light

remains on, contact your authorized

dealer as soon as possible.

Flashing warning

light

Repair the damaged road wheel and tire

assembly and reinstall it on the vehicle

to restore system function. For a

description on how the system functions,

see When your temporary spare tire

is installed in this section.

TPMS malfunction

If the tires are properly inflated and the

spare tire is not in use but the light

remains on, contact your authorized

dealer as soon as possible.

It may take up to two minutes of driving

over 20 mph (32 km/h) for the light to turn

off after you have filled your tires to the

recommended inflation pressure

When Inflating Your Tires

When putting air into your tires (such as at

a gas station or in your garage), the tire

pressure monitoring system may not

respond immediately to the air added to

your tires.

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How Temperature Affects Your Tire

Pressure

Note: The tire pressure monitoring system

indicator light will illuminate when the spare

tire is in use. To restore the full functionality

of the monitoring system, all road wheels

equipped with tire pressure monitoring

sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.

The tire pressure monitoring system

monitors tire pressure in each pneumatic

tire. While driving in a normal manner, a

typical passenger tire inflation pressure

may increase about 2 to 4 psi (14 to 28

kPa) from a cold start situation. If the

vehicle is stationary overnight with the

outside temperature significantly lower

than the daytime temperature, the tire

pressure may decrease about 3 psi (21

kPa) for a drop of 30°F (17°C) in ambient

temperature. This lower pressure value

may be detected by the tire pressure

monitoring system as being significantly

lower than the recommended inflation

pressure and activate the system warning

light for low tire pressure. If the low tire

pressure warning light is on, visually check

each tire to verify that no tire is flat. If one

or more tires are flat, repair as necessary.

Check the air pressure in the road tires. If

any tire is under-inflated, carefully drive

the vehicle to the nearest location where

air can be added to the tires. Inflate all the

tires to the recommended inflation

pressure.

If you get a flat tire while driving, do not

apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually

decrease your speed. Hold the steering

wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe

place on the side of the road.

Have a flat serviced by an authorized

dealer in order to prevent damage to the

tire pressure monitoring system sensors.

See Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(page 232). Replace the spare tire with a

road tire as soon as possible. During

repairing or replacing of the flat tire, have

an authorized dealer inspect the tire

pressure monitoring system sensor for

damage.

Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire

Assembly Information

WARNING

Failure to follow these guidelines

could result in an increased risk of

loss of vehicle control, injury or death.

CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL

If you have a dissimilar spare wheel and

tire, then it is intended for temporary use

only. This means that if you need to use it,

you should replace it as soon as possible

with a road wheel and tire assembly that

is the same size and type as the road tires

and wheels that were originally provided

by Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel

is damaged, it should be replaced rather

than repaired.

WARNINGS

The use of tire sealants may damage

your tire pressure monitoring system

and should only be used in roadside

emergencies. If you must use a sealant, the

Ford Tire Mobility Kit sealant should be

used. The tire pressure monitoring system

sensor and valve stem on the wheel must

be replaced by an authorized dealer after

use of the sealant.

A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly

is defined as a spare wheel and tire

assembly that is different in brand, size or

appearance from the road tires and wheels

and can be one of three types:

See Tire Pressure Monitoring

System (page 232). If the tire

pressure monitor sensor becomes

damaged, it will no longer function.

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1. T-type mini-spare: This spare tire

The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare

wheel and tire assembly can lead to

impairment of the following:

begins with the letter T for tire size and

may have Temporary Use Only molded in

the sidewall.

•

Handling, stability and braking

performance.

2. Full-size dissimilar spare with label

on wheel: This spare tire has a label on

the wheel that states: THIS WHEEL AND

TIRE ASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USE

ONLY.

•

Comfort and noise.

Ground clearance and parking at curbs.

Winter weather driving capability.

Wet weather driving capability.

All-wheel driving capability

When driving with one of the dissimilar

spare tires listed above, do not:

•

Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).

When driving with the full-size dissimilar

spare wheel and tire assembly additional

caution should be given to:

Load the vehicle beyond maximum

vehicle load rating listed on the Safety

Compliance Label.

•

Towing a trailer.

•

Tow a trailer.

Driving vehicles equipped with a

camper body.

Use more than one dissimilar spare tire

at a time.

•

Driving vehicles with a load on the

cargo rack.

•

Use commercial car washing

equipment.

Drive cautiously when using a full-size

dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly

and seek service as soon as possible.

•

Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire.

Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires

listed above at any one wheel location can

lead to impairment of the following:

Tire Change Procedure

WARNINGS

•

Handling, stability and braking

performance.

When one of the front wheels is off

the ground, the transmission alone

will not prevent the vehicle from

•

Comfort and noise.

Ground clearance and parking at curbs.

Winter weather driving capability.

Wet weather driving capability.

moving or slipping off the jack, even if the

transmission selector lever is in park (P).

To help prevent your vehicle from

moving when you change a tire, be

sure to place the transmission

All-wheel driving capability (if

applicable).

selector lever in park (P), set the parking

brake and block (in both directions) the

wheel that is diagonally opposite (other

side and end of the vehicle) to the tire

being changed.

3. Full-size dissimilar spare without

label on wheel

When driving with the full-size dissimilar

spare wheel and tire assembly, do not:

•

Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).

Never get underneath a vehicle that

is supported only by a jack. If your

vehicle slips off the jack, you or

Use more than one dissimilar spare

wheel and tire assembly at a time.

someone else could be seriously injured.

•

Use commercial car washing

equipment.

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WARNINGS

Do not attempt to change a tire on

the side of the vehicle close to

moving traffic. Pull far enough off the

road to avoid the danger of being hit when

operating the jack or changing the wheel.

Always use the jack provided as

original equipment with your vehicle.

If using a jack other than the one

provided as original equipment with your

vehicle, make sure the jack capacity is

adequate for the vehicle weight, including

any vehicle cargo or modifications.

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8. Block the diagonally opposite wheel.

9. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half

turn counterclockwise but do not

remove them until the wheel is raised

off the ground.

Make sure there is no lubrication

(grease or oil) on the threads or the

surface between the wheel lugs and

nuts. This can cause the lug nuts to loosen

while driving.

Note: Jack at the specified locations to

avoid damage to the vehicle.

Note: Passengers should not remain in the

vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.

10. The vehicle jacking points are shown

here, and are depicted on the yellow

warning label on the jack.

1. Park on a level surface, set the parking

brake and activate the hazard flashers.

2. Place the transmission selector lever

in park (P) (automatic transmission)

or reverse (R) (manual transmission)

and turn the engine off.

3. Remove the carpeted wheel cover.

4. Remove the spare tire bolt securing the

spare tire by turning it

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counterclockwise.

11.

Indentations in the sills show the

location of the jacking points.

5. Remove the spare tire from the spare

tire compartment.

6. Remove the retaining bolt securing the

jack by turning it counterclockwise.

7. Remove the jack.

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12. Remove the lug nuts with the lug

15. Remove the jack and fully tighten the

lug nuts in the order shown. See

Technical Specifications (page

240).

wrench.

13. Replace the flat tire with the spare

tire, making sure the valve stem is

facing outward. Reinstall the lug nuts

until the wheel is snug against the

hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts

until the wheel has been lowered.

Stowing the Flat Tire

The full-size road wheel can be stowed in

the spare tire compartment.

14. Lower the wheel by turning the jack

handle counterclockwise.

1. Lift the carpeted wheel cover at an

angle to access the spare tire

compartment.

3

2. Place the wheel in the spare tire well

with the valve stem facing down. Use

the mini-spare bolt to secure the

wheel.

1

2

3. Place the jack and tools back into the

spare tire compartment.

4. Replace the carpeted wheel cover.

4

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications

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. Make sure 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 your vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss of control.

Ib-ft (Nm)^*

Bolt size

M12 x 1.5

100 (135)

^*Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford

recommended replacement fasteners.

Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles (160 kilometers) after any

wheel disturbance (such as tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal).

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A

Wheel pilot bore

Inspect the wheel pilot bore and

mounting surface prior to installation.

Remove any visible corrosion or loose

particles.

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