When the tread is worn down to
1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires must
be replaced to prevent your vehicle
from skidding and hydroplaning.
Built-in treadwear indicators, or
ªwear barsº, which look like narrow
strips of smooth rubber across the
tread will appear on the tire when
the tread is worn down to 1/16th of an inch (2 mm). When you see these
ªwear barsº, the tire is worn out and should be replaced.
Inspect your tires frequently for any of the following conditions and
replace them if one or more of the following conditions exist:
²Fabric showing through the tire rubber
²Bulges in the tread or sidewalls
²Cracks or cuts on the sidewalls
²Cracks in the tread groove
²Impact damage resulting from use
²Separation in the tread
²Separation in the sidewall
²Severe abrasion on the sidewall
If your vehicle has a leak in the exhaust system, a road tire or the spare
tire may be exposed to hot exhaust temperatures requiring the tire to be
replaced.
Tire Replacement Requirements
Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide safe ride and
handling capability.
Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size
and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus
all-terrain) as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or
wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and
performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of
loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
Additionally the use of non-recommended tires and wheels could cause
steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. If
you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford
or Lincoln/Mercury dealer.
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Exhaust fumes ..........................111
F
Floor mats ...................................59
Fluid capacities .........................208
Foglamps .....................................28
Fuel ............................................181
calculating fuel
economy ............................43, 185
cap ...........................................182
capacity ...................................208
choosing the right fuel ...........183
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................188
detergent in fuel .....................184
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................181±182, 185
filter, specifications ........185, 207
fuel pump shut-off switch .....130
improving fuel economy ........185
octane rating ...................184, 211
quality ......................................184
running out of fuel .................184
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................181
Fuses ..................................131±132
G
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless control
system) ........................................54
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............182
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................185
Gauges .........................................13
H
Hazard flashers .........................130Head restraints ...........................74
Headlamps ...................................27
aiming ........................................29
autolamp system .......................27
bulb specifications ....................32
daytime running lights .............28
flash to pass ..............................29
high beam .................................28
replacing bulbs .........................33
turning on and off ....................27
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................24
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage door
opener) ..................................44, 57
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................54
Hood ..........................................167
I
Ignition ...............................108, 211
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..99
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................190
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................163
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................29
J
Jack ............................................139
positioning ...............................139
storage .....................................139
Jump-starting your vehicle ......145
K
Keyless entry system .................68
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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
Index
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