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When mounting replacement tires and wheels, you should not
exceed the maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall of the
tire to set the beads without additional precautions listed below. If the
beads do not seat at the maximum pressure indicated, re-lubricate and
try again.
When inflating the tire for mounting pressures up to 20 psi greater
than the maximum pressure on the tire sidewall, the following
precautions must be taken to protect the person mounting the tire:
1. Make sure that you have the correct tire and wheel size.
2. Lubricate the tire bead and wheel bead seat area again.
3. Stand at a minimum of 12 feet away from the tire wheel assembly.
4. Use both eye and ear protection.
For a mounting pressure more than 20 psi greater than the maximum
pressure, a Ford Dealer or other tire service professional should do the
mounting.
Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with the person
inflating standing at a minimum of 12 ft. away from the tire wheel
assembly.
Important:Remember to replace the wheel valve stems when the road
tires are replaced on your vehicle.
It is recommended that the two front tires or two rear tires generally be
replaced as a pair.
Safety practices
Driving habits have a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety.
•Observe posted speed limits
•Avoid fast starts, stops and turns
•Avoid potholes and objects on the road
•Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking
If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc.,do notrapidly
spin the tires; spinning the tires can tear the tire and cause an
explosion. A tire can explode in as little as three to five seconds.
Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h). The tires may
fail and injure a passenger or bystander.
2007 Econoline(eco)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Tires, Wheels and Loading
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Getting roadside assistance
To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor
Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This
program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service
is available:
•24–hours, seven days a week
•for the period of five years or 60,000 miles (100,000 km), whichever
occurs first on Ford and Mercury vehicles, and six years or 70,000
miles (110,000 km) on Lincoln vehicles.
Roadside assistance will cover:
•a flat tire change with a good spare (except Ford GT which has a tire
inflation kit)
•battery jump start
•lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is the customer’s
responsibility)
•fuel delivery – Independent Service Contractors, if not prohibited by
state, local or municipal law shall deliver up to 2.0 gallons (7.5L) of
gasoline or 5 gallons (18.9L) of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle. Fuel
delivery service is limited to two no-charge occurrences within a
12-month period.
•winch out – available within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of a paved or
county maintained road, no recoveries.
•towing – Ford/Mercury/Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized
dealer within 35 miles (56.3 km) of the disablement location or to the
nearest authorized dealer. If a member requests to be towed to an
authorized dealer more than 35 miles (56.3 km) from the disablement
location, the member shall be responsible for any mileage costs in
excess of 35 miles (56.3 km).
Trailers shall be covered up to $100 if the disabled eligible vehicle
requires service at the nearest authorized dealer. If the trailer is disabled,
but the towing vehicle is operational, the trailer does not qualify for any
roadside services.
2007 Econoline(eco)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Roadside Emergencies
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Exhaust fumes ..........................146
F
Fail safe cooling ........................223
Fluid capacities .........................244
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................152
Fuel ............................................224
calculating fuel economy .......230
cap ...........................................227
capacity ...................................244
choosing the right fuel ...........228
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................232
detergent in fuel .....................229
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................224, 227, 230
filter, specifications ........224, 242
fuel pump shut-off switch .....168
improving fuel economy ........230
octane rating ...................228, 250
quality ......................................229
running out of fuel .................229
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................224
Fuses ..................................170–171
G
Garage door opener ....................46
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............227
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................230
Gauges .........................................16
H
Hazard flashers .........................168Headlamps ...................................34
bulb specifications ....................39
daytime running lights .............35
flash to pass ..............................35
high beam
.................................35
replacing bulbs
.........................40
turning on and off
....................34
Heating
heater only system
.............31, 33
heating and air conditioning
system
.......................................32
Hood
..........................................210
I
Ignition
...............................143, 250
Illuminated visor mirror
.............45
Infant seats (see Safety seats)
..92
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing
........................................235
Instrument panel
cleaning
...................................206
cluster
........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior
.......................................36
J
Jump-starting your vehicle
......188
K
Keyless entry system
autolock
.....................................55
Keys
.............................................55
positions of the ignition
.........143
2007 Econoline(eco)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Index
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