1996 FORD RANGER spare tire

Roadside Emergencies
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[RE21151(ALL)04/94]
10-1/2 pica
art:0021188-A*
[RE21200(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any part
of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Do
not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack.
The jack is only meant for changing the tire.
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[RE21400(ALL)06/95]2.
Remove the lug nuts with the lug nut wrench.
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[RE21500(ALL)06/95]3.
Replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
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[RE21700(ALL)06/95]4.
Thread the lug nuts on the wheel studs with the beveled
face toward the wheel. Use the lug nut wrench to screw the
lug nut snug against the wheel but do not tighten.
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[RE22200(ALL)01/95]5.
Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise.
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[RE22300(ALL)06/95]6.
Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order
shown in the following illustration.
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7-1/2 pica art:0021189-A
Lug nut tightening sequence
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[RE23400(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Use of wheels or lug nuts other than original equipment
could cause damage to the wheel or mounting system
and allow the wheels to come off while the vehicle is in
motion.
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[RE23500(ALL)07/95]7.
Replace any wheel covers, ornaments, or hub caps that your
vehicle has. Make sure that they are screwed or snapped into
place.
[RE23600(ALL)01/95]8.
Put the tire, jack, and wrench away. (Make sure jack is
securely fastened so it does not rattle when you drive.)
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[RE23700(ALL)06/95]9.
Unblock the wheels.
[RE23750(R )09/95]
NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with P265 75R15 AT tires
or P235 75R15 AT tires do not stow a flat or inflated
full size tire in the spare tire carrier. The carrier is
designed to hold the temporary spare which comes
with your vehicle. The stowage of a full size tire in
the spare tire carrier may damage the tire or the
vehicle. The flat full size tire should be stowed and
tied down in the pickup box bed until it can be
repaired.
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[RE24700(ALL)05/95]
Towing Your Vehicle
[RE24800(ALL)09/95]
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional
towing service or, if you are a member, your roadside assistance
center.
[RE24806(R )09/95]
Ranger 4x2/4x4
[RE24811(R )09/95]
The recommended method to tow your Ranger is with flatbed
or wheel lift equipment. However, slingbelt towing is
acceptable.
[RE24816(R )09/95]
Ranger without rear bumper
[RE24821(R )09/95]
The recommended method to tow your Ranger is with flatbed
or wheel lift equipment. However, slingbelt towing is
acceptable. Be sure to remove the undervehicle spare tire before
attaching slingbelt towing equipment.
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Customer Assistance
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[HS00205(ALL)06/94]
Roadside Assistance
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[HS00210(ALL)10/95]
Ford Motor Company has set up a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week
hotline with trained operators who 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.
Additional Roadside Assistance coverage is unavailable in
Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
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[HS00215(ALL)06/94]
Roadside Assistance will cover the following:
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[HS00220(ALL)06/94]
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Mount your spare if you have a flat tire.
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[HS00225(ALL)06/94]
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Jump-start your battery if it is dead.
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[HS00230(ALL)06/94]
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Unlock your vehicle if you are locked out.
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[HS00235(ALL)06/94]
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Bring you fuel if you run out.
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[HS00240(ALL)06/94]
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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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[HS00245(ALL)06/94]
How to use Roadside Assistance
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[HS00250(ALL)06/94]
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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[HS00255(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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[HS00260(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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Update:Wed May 1 13:53:43 1996

Servicing Your Ranger
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[SV25200(ALL)03/95]
Tires
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[SV25300(ALL)03/95]
Look at your tires each time you fill your fuel tank. If one tire
looks lower than the others, check the pressure in all of them.
Always follow these precautions:
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[SV25400(ALL)03/95]
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Keep your tires inflated to the recommended pressures.
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[SV25500(ALL)02/95]
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Stay within the recommended load limits (seeLoad limitsin
the Index).
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[SV25600(ALL)02/95]
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Make sure the weight of your load is evenly distributed.
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[SV25700(ALL)10/89]
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Drive at safe speeds.
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[SV25800(ALL)01/95]
If you do not take these precautions, your tires may fail or go
flat.
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[SV25890(ALL)07/95]
Ford Motor Company recommends obeying posted speed limits.
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[SV25900(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Driving too fast for conditions creates the possibility of
loss of vehicle control. Driving at very high speeds for
extended periods of time may result in damage to vehicle
components.
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[SV26100(ALL)11/89]
At least once a month, check the pressure in all your vehicle's
tires, including the spare. Use an accurate tire pressure gauge.
Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, that is, after the
vehicle has been parked for at least one hour or has been
driven less than 3 miles (5 km). You can find the proper cold
pressure on the Safety Compliance Certification Label.
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[SV26150(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and
can fail suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle
control.
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Servicing Your Ranger
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[SV26450(ALL)03/95]
Traction-Lok Rear Axle (If equipped)
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[SV26460(ALL)03/95]
This axle provides added drive away traction on slippery
surfaces, particularly when one or more wheels are on a surface
with poor traction.
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[SV26470(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
To avoid injury, never run the engine with one wheel off
the ground, such as when changing a tire.
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[SV26500(ALL)02/95]
Tire Rotation
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[SV26600(ALL)03/95]
Because your vehicle's front and rear tires perform different
jobs, they often wear differently. To make sure your tires wear
evenly and last longer, rotate them at the mileage shown in the
Maintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet which came with your
vehicle.
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[SV26700(ALL)07/92]
Rotate the tires according to the following diagram. If you
notice that the tires wear unevenly, have them checked. If your
light truck has a temporary spare tire, do not include it in the
tire rotation pattern.
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[SV26750(ALL)03/90]
In situations where the tires differ from front to rear
(snow/traction), simply rotate using a side to side pattern.
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[SV26800(R )04/94]
17-1/2 pica
art:0021191-A
Tire rotation pattern
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[SV26900(ALL)10/89]
After each rotation, adjust individual tire pressure as specified
on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. Tighten wheel lug
nuts to the required torque specification and retighten again
after 500 miles (800 km).
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[SV27000(ALL)08/95]
If your vehicle has aluminum wheels, you may demount the full
size, non-temporary spare tire (if so equipped) and remount on
an aluminum wheel to rotate the spare tire into your vehicle's
rotation pattern. Rebalance the wheel.
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Update:Wed May 1 13:56:18 1996

Servicing Your Ranger
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[SV28800(ALL)04/95]
Wheel and Tire Matching
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[SV28950(ALL)03/95]
See an authorized tire dealer for proper servicing procedures.
Wheels and tires must be properly removed, matched and
remounted to maintain the best possible ride.
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[SV31100(ALL)04/95]
Snow Tires and Chains
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[SV31200(ALL)01/95]
The tires on your vehicle have all-weather treads that provide
traction in rain or snow. However, during the winter months in
some climates, you may need to use snow tires and occasionally
chains for your tires.
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[SV31300(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires
you currently have on your vehicle.
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[SV31400(ALL)02/95]
Do not use chains when using a temporary spare. For full size
tires, use chains on the tires only in an emergency or if the law
requires them where you live. When you use the tire chains:
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[SV31500(ALL)01/95]
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Make sure the chains are the right size for your tires. Use
only SAE Class ªSº chains. Other types may damage your
vehicle.
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[SV31525(ALL)08/93]
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Tire chains may scratch or chip aluminum wheels. IT IS
RECOMMENDED THAT TIRE CHAINS ARE INSTALLED
ON STEEL WHEELS ONLY. Be sure to remove wheel
covers (if equipped) from steel rims before using tire chains
to avoid scratches or damage.
[SV31550(ALL)01/95]
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Install tire chains on rear tires; use of chains on front tires is
not recommended.
[SV31575(ALL)01/95]
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Local regulations may prohibit or restrict the use of tire
chains. Investigate the laws and regulations in your area
before installing chains.
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Update:Wed May 1 13:56:18 1996