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11. Remove the jack and fully
tighten the lug nuts in the order
shown. Refer toWheel lug nut
torque specifications later in this
chapter for the proper lug nut
torque specification.
12. Put flat tire, jack and lug wrench
away. Make sure the jack is fastened
so it does not rattle when you drive.
Unblock the wheels.
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles (800 km)
after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel
removal, etc.).
Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque*
lb.ft. N•m
M12 x 1.5 100 133
* Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and
rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners.
When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or
foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel
or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or brake disc that
contacts the wheel. Ensure that any fasteners that attach the rotor to
the hub are secured so they do not interfere with the mounting
surfaces of the wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal
contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to
loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in motion,
resulting in loss of control.
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•Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
•You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs.
Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel
economy.
•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toLubricant specificationsin
this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found inscheduled maintenance information.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried).
•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
8–10 miles (12–16 km) of driving.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
•Transaxles give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
•Close windows for high speed driving.
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Spark plugs,
specifications .....................203, 208
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................207–208
Speed control ..............................44
Starting your vehicle ........129–131
jump starting ..........................157
Steering wheel
controls ......................................47
tilting .........................................40
Sunroof (moonroof) ...................47
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .................25
Tilt steering wheel ......................40
Tires ...................................106–107
alignment ................................112
care ..........................................110
changing ..................................153
checking the pressure ............110
inspecting and inflating .........108
label .........................................119
replacing ..................................114
rotating ....................................113
safety practices .......................112
sidewall information ...............114
snow tires and chains ............120
spare tire .................................151
terminology .............................107
tire grades ...............................107
treadwear ........................106, 111
Towing .......................................125
recreational towing .................128
trailer towing ..........................125
wrecker ....................................162
Traction control ........................134Transaxle
lubricant specifications ..........208
Transmission
automatic operation ...............135
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....135
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................201
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................203
fluid, refill capacities ..............205
lubricant specifications ..........207
manual operation ....................139
Trunk ...........................................54
remote release ..........................58
Turn signal ..................................31
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................208
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................212
Vehicle loading ..........................121
Ventilating your vehicle ...........132
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................179
Water, Driving through .............141
Windows
power .........................................42
rear wiper/washer .....................39
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....179
operation ...................................39
replacing wiper blades ...........179
Wrecker towing .........................162
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