1998 FORD WINDSTAR spare tire

Roadside Emergencies
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[ER11700(ALL)01/96]
Stowing the spare tire
[ER11800(ALL)01/96]1.
To raise the tire to the stowed position, lay the tire on the
ground with the interior side facing up. Install the retainer
through the wheel center and slide the tire under the vehicle.
Fit the hex-shaped end of the wheel lug wrench over the hex
nut in the floor of the cargo area. Turn the wheel lug
wrench clockwise until the tire is raised to its original
position underneath the vehicle.
[ER11850(ALL)08/96]
If your vehicle has 16" wheels, lift one end of the tire, route the
cable end through the center of the wheel and install the 16"
wheel retainer.
[ER11900(ALL)01/96]
NOTE: The hex nut ratchets when the tire is raised to the
stowed position. It will not allow you to over-tighten.
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[ER12000(ALL)01/96]2.
Check for proper seating against the underbody supports
and retighten if necessary.
[ER12100(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Check the tire seating position for looseness and make
sure the tire is not too far forward to avoid axle contact.
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[ER12200(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Make sure the spare tire and jacking equipment are
stowed and secured in the proper storage location.
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[MC17200(ALL)08/95]3.
Attach a new wiper blade to the wiper arm and press it into
place until you hear it click.
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[MC17300(ALL)01/96]
Tires
[MC17400(ALL)04/96]
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.
[MC17500(ALL)01/96]
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Keep your tires inflated to the recommended pressures. See
Checking the pressure of the tireslater in this chapter.
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[MC17600(ALL)01/96]
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Stay within the recommended load limits. SeeDriving with a
heavy loadin the Index.
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[MC17700(ALL)03/96]
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Make sure the weight of your load is evenly distributed.
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[MC17800(ALL)03/96]
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Adjust tire pressure to recommended specifications found on
the Safety Compliance Certification Label.
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[MC17900(ALL)03/96]
If you do not take these precautions, your tires may fail or go
flat.
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[MC18000(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Always obey posted speed limits. If you drive too fast
for road conditions, you could lose control of your
vehicle. Under some circumstances, driving at very high
speeds for extended periods of time may damage vehicle
components, creating a risk of component failure and a
potential loss of vehicle control. Any time you lose
control of your vehicle, it may result in injury.
[MC18100(ALL)01/96]
At least once a month, check the pressure in all your 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 tire pressure
on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the
driver's door pillar.
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Maintenance and Care
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[MC18200(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and
can fail suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle
control.
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[MC18300(ALL)01/96]
Tire Rotation
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[MC18400(ALL)01/96]
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 as indicated in the following
diagram.
[MC18500(ALL)01/96]
10-1/2 pica
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Rotating the tires
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[MC18600(ALL)01/96]
If your vehicle has the optional full-size spare tire, you may
rotate the spare tire into the rotation pattern.
[MC18700(ALL)01/96]
If your vehicle has aluminum wheels, you may remove the
full-size (if equipped) spare tire from the wheel and remount it
on an aluminum wheel to rotate the spare tire into your
vehicle's rotation pattern.
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Maintenance and Care
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[MC19400(ALL)03/96]
RWARNING
Do not replace your tires with ºhigh performanceª tires
or larger size tires.
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[MC19500(ALL)03/96]
RWARNING
Use of aftermarket wheel assemblies may damage your
vehicle or cause accidents resulting in serious injuries.
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[MC19600(ALL)03/96]
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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[MC19700(ALL)01/96]
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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[MC19800(ALL)01/96]
Information About Tire Quality Grades
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[MC19900(ALL)01/96]
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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[MC20000(ALL)01/96]
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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[MC20100(ALL)01/96]
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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Maintenance and Care
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[MC20800(ALL)08/96]
Snow Chains
[MC20900(ALL)08/96]
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 chains with your tires. Use
tire chains with P205/70R15 tires only.
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[MC21100(ALL)01/96]
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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[MC21200(ALL)01/96]
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Make sure the chains are the right size for your tires. Use
only SAE Class ºSª chains. Other types may damage your
vehicle.
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[MC21300(ALL)01/96]
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Put chains on tightly with the ends held down securely.
Follow the chain manufacturer's instructions.
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[MC21400(ALL)01/96]
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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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[MC21500(ALL)01/96]
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Avoid fully loading your vehicle if possible.
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[MC21600(ALL)01/96]
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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.
[MC21800(ALL)01/96]
Be sure:
[MC21900(ALL)01/96]
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The chains are fully tightened
[MC22000(ALL)01/96]
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The vehicle is driven below 30 MPH (50 km/h)
[MC22100(ALL)01/96]
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The vehicle is lightly loaded
[MC22200(ALL)01/96]
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To avoid sharp turns
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[MC22300(ALL)01/96]
Make sure your suspension insulators and bumpers are not
missing or worn to avoid damage to your vehicle.
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Customer Assistance
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[HS00205(ALL)05/96]
Roadside Assistance
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[HS00210(ALL)11/95]
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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Spare tire
changing the tire.................. 247
conventional spare................. 247
Spark plugs, specifications............... 323
Special driving conditions............... 230
Specification chart, lubricants.............. 325
Speed control
turning off..................... 102
when towing a trailer................ 226
Speedometer...................... 23
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle............ 205
starting a cold engine................ 206
starting your vehicle if the battery is disabled..... 262
Steering, power.................... 215
Steering wheel
horn......................... 99
locking........................ 91
tilting....................... 100
Storage compartments................. 156
cargo net...................... 124
center console................... 121
Storing your vehicle.................. 326
Supplemental air bag readiness light........... 17
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).......... 167
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Tail lamps
bulb replacement................314, 318
cleaning...................... 320
Temperature control (see Climate control)......... 71
Tether anchor installation (see Child restraints)...... 199
Tilt steering wheel................... 100
Tires......................... 294
changing...................... 247
checking the pressure................ 294
cleaning...................... 322
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