1996 FORD EXPLORER Tire replacement

Driving Your Explorer
271 engine and transmission, causing damage to both. In addition,
other vehicle systems and components may also be damaged.
*
[DR27975(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (55 km/h). The
tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander.
%*
[DR28050(ALL)03/95]
Driving With a Heavy Load
*
[DR28101(ALL)01/95]
There are limits to the amount of weight your vehicle can carry
or tow. The total weight of your vehicle, plus the weight of the
passengers and cargo, should never be more than the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Also, the weight that your
vehicle carries over the front axle and rear axle should never be
more than the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the
respective axle.
*
[DR28150(ALL)08/95]
The weight limits of your vehicle's tires affect the GVWR or
GAWR limitations. Usage of replacement tires with higher
weight limits than originals does not increase GVWR or GAWR.
Usage of lower capacity replacement tires may lower GVWR
and GAWR limitations.
*
[DR28201(ALL)02/95]
RWARNING
If the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label is exceeded, your vehicle
may be damaged or you may lose control and injure
someone.
*
[DR28750(ALL)01/93]
Vehicle/Trailer Loads
*
[DR28801(ALL)06/92]
All vehicles may tow a Class I trailer provided the Gross
Combined Weight (GCW) is less than or equal to the GVWR
shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. For heavier
trailer applications, refer to the towing information found later
in this chapter.
File:10undrx.ex
Update:Thu Feb 29 09:12:36 1996

Servicing Your Explorer
367
*
[SV27860(ALL)03/90]
RWARNING
Make sure that all replacement tires are of the same size,
type, load-carrying capacity, and tread design (e.g. ªAll
Terrainº, etc.), as originally offered by Ford.
[SV27876( X)06/94]
RWARNING
Do not replace your tires with ªhigh performanceº tires,
or larger size tires. Do not use P235/75R15 ªAll Seasonº
tires. P235/75R15 ªAll Terrainº tires are acceptable.
[SV27890( X)10/94]
RWARNING
Do not use P255/70R16 tires on 2 door 4x2 model. The
P255/70R16 ªAll Terrainº tires are acceptable only on the
2 door 4x4, 4 door 4x2, and 4 door 4x4 models.
*
[SV27895(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect
the handling of the vehicle and make it easier to lose
control and roll over.
*
[SV27900(ALL)01/95]
Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle's original tires
may also affect the accuracy of your speedometer.
File:15unsvx.ex
Update:Thu Feb 29 09:20:34 1996

437
Index
Rear window (continued)
defroster...................... 126
washer reservoir.................. 358
Regulations, National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration.............. 323
Relays........................ 389
Remote entry system
arming and disarming the anti-theft system...... 162
illuminated entry.................. 166
locking/unlocking doors............... 161
panic alarm..................... 162
replacement/additional transmitters.......... 166
replacing the batteries................ 164
Reporting safety defects................ 323
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult......................... 9
child......................... 32
infant...................... 32,52
Roadside assistance.................. 317
Roadside emergencies................. 295
Rotating the tires................... 364
S
Safe driving tips.................... 267
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)............. 9
Safety chains, when towing a trailer........... 290
Safety defects, reporting................ 323
Safety information relating to automotive fuels...... 344
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts............ 11,14,19
automatic locking mode................ 13
automatic locking mode (retractor)........... 13
cleaning the safety belts................ 24
extension assembly.................. 21
for adults....................... 9
for children...................... 32
File:unixx.ex
Update:Thu Feb 29 09:21:09 1996

440
Storing your vehicle.................. 408
Sunroof (moon roof).................. 192
Supplemental air bag readiness light........... 83
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)........... 24
T
Tachometer....................... 94
mechanical cluster................... 94
Tail lamps
bulb replacement.................. 392
cleaning...................... 132
Temperature control (see Climate control)........ 110
Tether anchor installation (see Child restraints)....... 64
Tilt steering wheel................... 140
Tires
changing...................... 299
checking the pressure................ 362
cleaning...................... 370
inspection and maintenance............. 362
replacing...................... 366
rotating...................... 364
snow tires and chains................ 369
spare tire....................299, 301
storing your vehicle................. 410
tire grades..................... 366
treadwear..................... 366
wear bands..................... 366
wheel and tire matching............... 369
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing).......... 272
Towing your vehicle
using wheel dollies................. 311
with a tow truck.................. 311
Traction control..................269, 363
Traction-lok rear axle...............269, 363
Trailer Towing.................... 272
File:unixx.ex
Update:Thu Feb 29 09:21:09 1996

442
Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control)...... 110
Viscosity (see Engine oil)................ 348
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge)......... 87,89
W
Warm engine, starting.................. 72
Warning chimes
headlamps on.................... 91
key in ignition.................... 68
safety belt...................... 82
Warning lights (see Lights)................ 79
Warranties
basic......................... 3
Canada....................... 3
radio........................ 243
Warranty Information Booklet.............. 3
Washer fluid
rear window reservoir................ 358
reservoir...................... 358
warning light.................... 104
windshield..................... 358
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)............. 271
Wheel and tire matching................ 369
Wheel bearings, lubricant specifications......... 406
Wheel bearings lubricant specifications......... 406
Wheel dollies (see Towing)............... 311
Wheels
cleaning...................... 370
covers.....................304, 307
inspection and maintenance............. 362
lug nuts...................... 304
replacement.................... 369
Windows
manual windows, operating............. 171
one-touch down.................. 172
power windows, operating............171±172
rear, defrosting................... 126
File:unixx.ex
Update:Thu Feb 29 09:21:09 1996