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. If you need to use chains, it is recommended that steel
wheels (of the same size and specifications) be used, as chains may chip
aluminum wheels.
Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
•Use only SAE Class S chains.
•Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
•Drive 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.
•If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
•Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not use
tire chains on dry roads.
•The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle
damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when
using snow tires and chains.
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component4.2L V6
engine4.6L V8
engine5.4L V8
engine5.4LSuperchargedV8 engine
Air filter
elementFA-1632 FA-1632 FA-1632
FA-1682
Fuel filter FG-986B FG-986B FG-986B FG-986B
Oil filter FL-400-S FL-820-S FL-820-S FL-820-S
PCV valve EV-251 EV-243 EV-233 EV-233
Battery
(standard)BXT-59 BXT-59 BXT-59
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Maintenance and Specifications
255
Pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ...............63
Power adjustable foot pedals .....63
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................180
Power door locks ........................78
Power point .................................59
Power steering ..........................141
fluid, checking and adding ....243
fluid, refill capacity ................256
fluid, specifications .........259, 262
Power Windows ...........................60
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................142
R
Radio ..........................19, 25, 28, 31
Relays ........................................176
Remote entry system .................81
illuminated entry ......................83
locking/unlocking doors ...........78
Roadside assistance ..................174
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ......98–99, 101–102, 104
Safety defects, reporting ..........207
Safety restraints .... 98–99, 101–104
belt minder .............................106
cleaning the safety belts ........110
extension assembly ................110
for adults ...................99, 101–102
for children .....................119–120
lap belt ....................................105
warning light and chime ........106
Safety seats for children ..........123Seat belts (see
Safety restraints) ........................98
Seats ............................................90
child safety seats ....................123
cleaning ...................................213
Servicing your vehicle ..............216
Snowplowing .................7, 170–172
Spare tire (see
Changing the Tire) ...................185
Spark plugs, specifications ......255,
262
Special notice ................................9
ambulance conversions ..............8
four-wheel drive
vehicles ............................172–173
utility-type vehicles ....................8
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................259, 262
Speed control ..............................63
Starting your vehicle .......135–136,
139
jump starting ..........................191
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................55
T
Tailgate ..................................72–73
Tires ...........................184, 251–252
changing ..................184–185, 187
checking the pressure ............252
replacing ..................................254
rotating ....................................253
snow tires and chains ............255
tire grades ...............................252
treadwear ................................251
Tonneau cover .......................74, 77
Towing .......................................163
Index
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