1996 FORD PROBE Owners Manual

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2. Remove the lug nuts by using the lug
wrench. Never loosen the hub nuts. See the
following illustration if you are not sure
where to find the lug nuts.
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Lug nut positions
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3. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
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4. Replace the lug nuts and tighten snug. The
beveled edge faces inward. Do not fully
tighten the lug nuts until you lower the
vehicle. If you do, you could force the
vehicle off the jack.
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Your vehicle has been built with metric (12 mm)
threads on the wheel studs and lug nuts. Make
certain, during wheel removal, the same nuts
removed are reinstalled, or if replaced, nuts with
metric threads and the same chamfer
configuration are used.
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RWARNING
Installation of an English thread nut on a
metric stud (or vice-versa) will not
properly secure the wheel to the hub.
Damaged studs may result in wheel
separation and possible injury.
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5. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise.
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6. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug
nuts in the order shown in the illustration
under step 2.
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7. Put the tire, jack, and wrench away.
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8. Unblock the wheels.
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If the Engine Cranks but Does
Not Start or Starting After a
Collision
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[RE12200(ALL)03/95]
If the engine cranks but does not start or if you
have had a collision, the fuel pump shut-off
switch may have been triggered. The shut-off
switch is a device that stops the fuel pump
when your vehicle has been involved in a
substantial jolt.
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[RE12250(ALL)01/95]
For information on how to check and reset the
fuel pump shut-off switch, seeFuel pump shut-off
switchin the Index.
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Towing Your Vehicle
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If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact
a professional towing service or, if you are a
member, your roadside assistance center.
Recommended towing options include wheel lift
towing or flat bed towing.
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When calling for a tow truck, tell the operator
what kind of vehicle you have. A towing
manual is available from Ford Motor Company
for all authorized tow truck operators. Have
your tow truck driver refer to this manual for
the proper hook-up and towing procedures for
your vehicle.
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Towing With the Back Wheels Off the
Ground
[RE13100(ALL)03/94]
For automatic and manual transaxle vehicles, if
it is necessary to tow your vehicle from the rear
(with the rear wheels off the ground), a dolly
must be placed under the front tires to prevent
transaxle damage.
[RE13110(ALL)04/93]
If the slingbelt towing method must be used, use
the following procedure:
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1. Place the front wheels on wheel dollies.
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2. Place T-hooks into the T-hook slots located
on the frame rail behind the rear wheels.
[RE13135(ALL)04/93]
3. Route the tow chain to clear the exhaust
pipes.
[RE13140(ALL)04/93]
4. Position the tow bar under the rear bumper.
[RE13150(ALL)04/93]
5. Slowly raise the vehicle off the ground.
[RE13160(ALL)04/93]
6. Attach safety chains around the rear
crossmember.
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Do not use your vehicle's steering column lock
to secure the wheels in a straight-ahead position.
Always use a steering wheel clamping device
designed for towing service.
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[RE13250(ALL)02/92]
Refer toTowing behind another vehicle Ð
recreational vehiclein the Index for information on
towing behind an RV.
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Customer Assistance
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Roadside Assistance
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Ford Motor Company has set up a 24-hour,
seven-day-a-week hotline with trained operators
that put you in touch with the help you need if
you experience a problem with your vehicle.
This complimentary service is provided to you
throughout your warranty period of 3 years or
36,000 miles (60,000 km), whichever comes first.
To purchase Roadside Assistance coverages
beyond this period (available through Ford Auto
Club in the United States or Ford and
Lincoln-Mercury dealers in Canada), contact
your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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Roadside Assistance will cover the following:
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q
Mount your spare if you have a flat tire.
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Jump-start your battery if it is dead.
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q
Unlock your vehicle if you are locked out.
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q
Bring you fuel if you run out.
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Tow your vehicle if you are stranded. Even
non-warranty related tows, like accidents or
getting stuck in mud or snow, are covered
(some exclusions apply, such as impound
towing and repossession).
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How to use Roadside Assistance
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Your Roadside Assistance identification card can
be found in the Owner Guide portfolio in your
glove compartment. Complete the card and place
it in your wallet for quick reference.
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[HS00260(ALL)04/95]
To receive roadside assistance in the United
States call 1-800-241-FORD (in Canada call
1-800-665-2006).
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[HS00265(ALL)04/95]
Should you need to arrange for roadside
assistance yourself, Ford Motor Company will
reimburse the reasonable cost. To obtain
information about reimbursement call
1-800-241-FORD (in Canada call 1-800-665-2006).
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If You Have a Service Problem
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[HS00400(ALL)01/95]
Ford Motor Company has authorized Ford and
Lincoln-Mercury dealerships that can service
your vehicle for you. This chapter tells you how
to get service or maintenance for your vehicle.
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Service/Maintenance Concerns
(U.S. or Canada)
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Ford recommends taking your vehicle to your
selling dealer who wants to ensure your
continued satisfaction. You may, however, take
your vehicle to any authorized Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer. In most cases, your
dealer will be able to resolve your concern.
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If you are not satisfied with the service you
received from your dealership's service
department, talk to the service manager at the
dealership, or if you still are not satisfied, talk to
the owner or general manager of the dealership.
In most cases, you will have your concern
resolved at this level.
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