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4. Check that the tire lies flat against the frame and is properly
tightened. Try to push or pull, then turn the tire to be sure it will not
move. Loosen and retighten, if necessary. Failure to properly stow the
spare tire may result in failure of the winch cable and loss of the tire.
5. Repeat this tightness check procedure when servicing the spare tire
pressure (every six months, as per yourscheduled maintenance
information),or at any time that the spare tire is disturbed through
service of other components.
6. If removed, install the spare tire lock (if equipped) into the bumper
drive tube with the spare tire lock key (if equipped) and jack handle.
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
On vehicles equipped with single rear wheels, retighten the lug nuts to
the specified torque at 100 miles (160 km) after any wheel disturbance
(tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc.).
On vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels, retighten the wheel lug nuts
to the specified torque at 100 miles (160 km), and again at 500 miles
(800 km) of new vehicle operation and after any wheel disturbance (tire
rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc.).
Bolt size and wheel
lug nut typeWheel lug nut torque*
ft-lb N•m
9/16 x 18 conical lug
nut150 200
9/16 x 18 two-piece
lug nut140 190
* Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and
rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners.
On all two-piece flat wheel nuts,
apply one drop of motor oil between
the flat washer and the nut. Do not
apply motor oil to the wheel nut
threads or the wheel stud threads.
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•You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between the top gears 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 toMaintenance product
specifications and capacitiesin 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 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.
•Transmissions 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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Remote entry system .................77
illuminated entry ......................81
locking/unlocking doors ..........72,
78–79
panic alarm ...............................79
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................80
replacing the batteries .............79
Reverse sensing system ...........218
Roadside assistance ..................225
Roll stability control .................201
S
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .........93–97
Safety defects, reporting ..261–262
Safety restraints ....................93–97
Belt-Minder.............................98
extension assembly ................102
for adults .............................94–96
for children .............................112
warning light and chime ..........98
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................121
Safety seats for children ..........117
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................314
Satellite Radio Information ........43
Seats ............................................85
child safety seats ....................117
front seats .................................86
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................81
Servicing your vehicle ..............270
Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................32
AM/FM stereo ...........................30SOS Post Crash Alert ...............106
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........240
Spark plugs, specifications ......308,
313
Special notice ................................7
ambulance conversions ..............7
diesel-powered vehicles .............6
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................309
Speed control ..............................68
Stability system .........................201
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......195
Starting your vehicle ........193–195
jump starting ..........................247
Steering wheel
controls ......................................69
tilting .........................................63
SYNC..........................................46
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...........47, 49
Tilt steering wheel ......................63
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....154
Tires ...........................136–137, 237
alignment ................................146
care ..........................................142
changing ..................237, 240–242
checking the pressure ............141
inflating ...................................138
label .........................................153
replacing ..........................144, 242
rotating ....................................146
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