SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
WARNING:Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed
rating 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.
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 classScables or equivalent on the front axle for
P205/60R16 equipped vehicles. SAE class “S” chains or other
conventional link chains may cause damage to the vehicles wheel
house and/or body.
•Do not install tire chains, cables, or optional traction devices on the
rear tires. This could cause damage to the vehicle’s wheel house or
body.
•Do not use tire chains, cables, or optional traction devices with
optional P225/50R17 or P225/45R18 tires.
•Install cable chains securely, verifying that the cables do not touch any
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
•Drive cautiously. If you hear the cables rub or bang against your
vehicle, stop and re-tighten the cables. If this does not work, remove
the cables to prevent damage to your vehicle.
•If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
•Remove the tire cables when they are no longer needed. Do not use
tire cables 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.
•Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) with tire cables on your vehicle.
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2.Full-size dissimilar spare with label on wheel:This spare tire has
a label on the wheel that states: “THIS TIRE AND WHEEL FOR
TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
When driving with one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above,do not:
•Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)
•Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the
Safety Compliance Label
•Tow a trailer
•Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare
tire
•Use more than one dissimilar spare tire at a time
•Use commercial car washing equipment
•Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire
Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above at any one wheel
location can lead to impairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and braking performance
•Comfort and noise
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs
•Winter weather driving capability
•Wet weather driving capability
3.Full-size dissimilar spare without label on wheel
When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel,do not:
•Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h)
•Use more than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time
•Use commercial car washing equipment
•Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare
tire/wheel
The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel can lead to
impairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and braking performance
•Comfort and noise
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs
•Winter weather driving capability
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Steering wheel
controls ......................................78
tilting .........................................69
SYNC ............................................44
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................69
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....181
Tires ...........................166–167, 230
alignment ................................174
care ..........................................170
changing ..................................230
checking the pressure ............170
inflating ...................................168
label .........................................180
replacing ..................................172
rotating ....................................174
safety practices .......................173
sidewall information ...............175
snow tires and chains ............186
spare tire .................................230
terminology .............................167
tire grades ...............................167
treadwear ........................166, 171
Towing .......................................191
recreational towing .................191
trailer towing ..........................191
wrecker ....................................242
Traction control ........................204
Transaxle
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................291fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................295
Transmission .............................206
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....206
fluid, refill capacities ..............299
lubricant specifications ..........299
manual operation ....................211
Trunk ...........................................98
remote release ..................90, 101
Turn signal ..................................57
U
USB port ......................................38
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................303
Vehicle loading ..........................187
Ventilating your vehicle ...........196
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................264
Water, Driving through .............220
Windows
power .........................................72
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................68
checking and adding fluid .....264
replacing wiper blades ...........265
Wrecker towing .........................242
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