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Information About Tire Quality Grades
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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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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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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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Treadwear
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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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Roadside Assistance
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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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Roadside Assistance will cover the following:
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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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To receive roadside assistance in the United States call
1-800-241-FORD (in Canada call 1-800-665-2006).
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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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Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing............. 279
servicing when you tow............... 278
Shift-lock system................... 229
Shift positions (see Gearshift).............. 228
Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints)....... 170
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints).......... 170
Side mirrors
adjusting...................... 129
heated....................... 131
Snow tires and chains................. 308
Spare tire
changing the tire.................. 259
conventional spare................. 259
Spark plugs, specifications............... 333
Special driving conditions............... 242
Specification chart, lubricants.............. 335
Speed control
resetting...................... 113
tap up/tap down.................. 113
when towing a trailer................ 239
Speedometer.................... 22,30
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle............ 217
starting a cold engine................ 218
starting your vehicle if the battery is disabled..... 272
Steering, power.................... 228
Steering wheel
horn........................ 108
locking....................... 100
tilting....................... 109
Storage compartments................. 167
cargo net...................... 134
center console................... 131
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