Information on“T”type tires
T145/80D16 is an example of a tire
size.
Note:The temporary tire size for
your vehicle may be different from
this example.
1.T:
Indicates a type of tire,
designated by the Tire and Rim
Association (T&RA), that is intended
for temporary service on cars, SUVs,
minivans and light trucks.
2.145:Indicates the nominal width
of the tire in millimeters from
sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In
general, the larger the number, the
wider the tire.
3.80:Indicates the aspect ratio
which gives the tire’s ratio of height
to width. Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a short sidewall.
4.D:Indicates a“diagonal”type tire.
R:Indicates a“radial”type tire.
5.16:
Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches. If you change your
wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel
diameter.
Location of the tire label
You will find a tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and
other important information located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the
driver’s door.
TIRE CARE
Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can also cause tires to wear
abnormally. Here are some of the important maintenance items:
Inflating your tires
Use a tire gauge to check the tire inflation pressure, including the spare,
at least monthly and before long trips. You are strongly urged to buy a
reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may be
inaccurate. Ford recommends the use of a digital or dial type tire
pressure gauge rather than a stick type tire pressure gauge.
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ItemFord Part
Name or
EquivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Engine coolant Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7-A (U.S.,
except CA and
OR), VC-7-B
(CA and OR
only)WSS-
M97B51-A1
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32–A WSB-M8B16–A2
ENGINE DATA
Engine 2.0L I4 engine 2.3L I4 engine
Cubic inches 121 138
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1–3–4–21–3–4–2
Ignition system C.O.P C.O.P
Compression ratio 10.1:1 9.7:1
Spark plug gap .051 inch +/- .002 1.3
mm +/- .05.051 inch +/- .002 1.3
mm +/- .05
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle
dimensionsSedan - inches
(mm)3dr/5dr -
inches (mm)Wagon -
inches (mm)
(1) Overall
length175.2 (4450) 168.5 (4279) 178.5 (4533)
(2) Overall
width78.7 (1998) 78.7 (1998) 78.7 (1998)
(3) Overall
height56.9 (1446) 57.0 (1447) 58.2 (1504)
1
(4) Wheelbase 103.0 (2615) 103.0 (2615) 103.0 (2615)
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Vehicle
dimensionsSedan - inches
(mm)3dr/5dr -
inches (mm)Wagon -
inches (mm)
(5) Track -
Front58.9 (1496) 58.9 (1496) 58.9 (1496)
(5) Track -
Rear58.7 (1492) 58.7 (1492) 58.7 (1492)
1Overall height with roof rack is 60.4 (1533)
•Sedan
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