1996 FORD WINDSTAR tire type

Driving Your Windstar
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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.
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[DR12300(ALL)01/93]
Vehicle/Trailer Loads
[DR12400(ALL)06/94]
Your vehicle may tow a Class I trailer up to 2,000 lbs. (907 kgs)
or 3,500 lbs. (1,587 kgs) with Trailer Tow Package provided the
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is less than the GVWR shown on
the Safety Compliance Certification Label.
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[DR12500(ALL)04/95]
Towing a Trailer
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[DR12600(ALL)01/93]
Towing a trailer puts an additional load on your vehicle's
engine, transaxle, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. For your
safety and for the good of your vehicle, use the right equipment
for the type of trailer you tow.
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[DR12700(ALL)02/92]
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Stay within the load limits when you tow.
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Carefully and thoroughly prepare your vehicle for towing,
making sure to use the right equipment and to attach it
properly. SeePreparing to Towin this section.
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[DR12900(ALL)01/93]
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Use extra caution when driving your vehicle while you tow.
SeeDriving While You Towin this section.
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[DR13000(ALL)01/93]
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Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. See
Servicing Your Vehicle if You Towin this section.
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[DR13100(ALL)05/94]
Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least
500 miles (800 km).
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use the wheel for any other type of vehicle
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[RE05100(ALL)01/93]
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drive through an automatic car wash. Because the temporary
spare tire is smaller than a conventional tire, it reduces the
ground clearance. Your vehicle may get caught in the rails
and it could be damaged.
[RE05200(ALL)02/95]
Finding the spare tire
[RE05300(ALL)11/93]
The spare tire is stored underneath your vehicle, directly below
the cargo area.
[RE05400(ALL)02/95]
Removing the spare tire
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[RE05500(ALL)01/93]1.
Open the liftgate and find the plastic hex nut cover in the
carpeting of the cargo area. Lift the cover to expose the hex
nut.
[RE05600(ALL)08/94]
17-1/2 pica
art:0050024-B
The spare tire cover
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Servicing Your Windstar
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Because your vehicle's tires may wear unevenly, you may need
to replace them before a wear band appears across the entire
tread. Some spots wear more heavily than others.
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[SV26100(ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
When replacing full size tires, never mix radial,
bias-belted, or bias-type tires. Use only the tire sizes that
are listed on the tire pressure decal. Make sure that all
tires are the same size, speed rating, and load-carrying
capacity. Use only the tire combinations recommended on
the decal. If you do not follow these precautions, your
vehicle may not drive properly and safely.
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[SV26200(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.
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[SV26225(ALL)04/95]
RWARNING
Do not replace your tires with ªhigh performanceº tires
or larger size tires.
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[SV26250(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Use of aftermarket wheel assemblies may damage your
vehicle or cause accidents resulting in serious injuries.
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[SV26300(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.
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Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle's original tires
may affect the accuracy of your speedometer and odometer.
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[SV27400(ALL)02/95]
Information About Tire Quality Grades
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[SV27500(ALL)01/93]
New vehicles are fitted with tires that have their Tire Quality
Grade (described below) molded into the tire's sidewall. These
Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that the
United States Department of Transportation has set.
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[SV27600(ALL)12/93]
Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic tires for use on
this vehicle. They do not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow
tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with
nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (254-305 mm) or
limited production tires as defined in Title 49 Code of Federal
Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2).
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[SV27700(ALL)01/93]
U.S. Department of Transportation Ð Tire quality grades:The
U.S. Department of Transportation requires Ford to give you the
following information about tire grades exactly as the
government has written it.
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[SV27800(ALL)01/95]
Treadwear
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[SV27900(ALL)01/93]
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 (1 1/2) times as well on the
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.
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[SV28900(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
When using snow tires, make sure they are the same size
and grade as the tires you normally use on your vehicle.
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[SV29000(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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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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[SV29200(ALL)01/93]
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Put chains on tightly with the ends held down securely.
Follow the chain manufacturer's instructions.
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[SV29300(ALL)01/93]
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Drive slowly. If you can hear the chains rub or bang against
your vehicle, stop the vehicle and tighten the chains. If you
continue to hear the chains rub or bang against your vehicle,
remove the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle.
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[SV29400(ALL)10/94]
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Avoid fully loading your vehicle if possible.
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[SV29500(ALL)05/94]
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Remove tire chains at the first opportunity after using them
on snow and ice. Do not use the chains on dry roads.
[SV29520(ALL)10/93]
Limited chain clearance exists with P215/70R15 tires. If your
vehicle is equipped with these tires, extra care must be observed
to avoid damage with chains.
[SV29530(ALL)10/93]
Be sure:
[SV29535(ALL)10/93]
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The chains are fully tightened
[SV29540(ALL)05/95]
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The vehicle is driven below 30 MPH (50 km/h)
[SV29550(ALL)10/93]
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The vehicle is lightly loaded
[SV29560(ALL)10/93]
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To avoid sharp turns
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