SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you
currently have on your vehicle.
The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction in
rain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snow
tires and chains.
Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
²Use only cable type chains offered by Ford as an accessory or
equivalent. SAE class ªSº or other conventional link type chains may
contact and cause damage to the vehicle's wheel house and/or body.
²Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
²Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains rub or bang against your
vehicle, stop and re-tighten the chains. If this does not work, remove
the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle.
²If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
²Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not use
tire chains on dry roads.
²The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle
damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when
using snow tires and chains.
²Do not exceed 48 km/h (30 mph) with tire chains on your vehicle.
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.6L V8 engine 5.4L V8 engine
Air filter element FA-1634 FA-1634
Battery BTX-65-650 BTX-65-650
Fuel filter FG-986B FG-986B
Oil filter FL-820-S FL-820-S
PCV valve EV-233 EV-233
Spark plugs* AWSF-32P AWSF-22W
* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
Maintenance and specifications
259
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................160
R
Rear window defroster ...............58
Relays ................................189, 196
Remote entry system ...........96, 98
illuminated entry ....................100
locking/unlocking doors .....95±97
panic alarm ...............................98
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................99
replacing the batteries .............98
Reverse sensing system ...........165
Roof rack .....................................94
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ............14, 120±124, 126
Safety defects, reporting ..........217
Safety restraints ................120±126
belt minder .............................128
cleaning the
safety belts ......................131, 223
extension assembly ................131
for adults .........................121±124
for children .............................140
lap belt ....................................126
warning light
and chime ............11, 14, 127±128
Safety seats for children ..........141
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............120
Seats ..........................................108
child safety seats ....................141
cleaning ...................................222memory seat ...................100, 112
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...............104±106
Servicing your vehicle ..............225
Snowplowing .................................7
Spark plugs,
specifications .............259, 265±266
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................263, 265
Speed control ..............................83
Speedometer ...............................16
Starting
your vehicle ...............150±151, 153
jump starting ..........................202
Steering
speed sensitive .......................158
Steering wheel
controls ................................71, 83
tilting .........................................71
T
Tachometer .................................17
Tires ...........................196, 255±257
changing ..........................196, 198
checking the pressure ............257
replacing ..................................258
rotating ....................................257
snow tires and chains ............259
tire grades ...............................256
treadwear ................................256
Towing .......................................180
recreational towing .................185
trailer towing ..........................180
Index
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