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.
Note:The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle
damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when using
snow tires and chains.
Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
•If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
•Use only SAE Class S cables 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.
•Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) with tire cables on your vehicle.
•Drive cautiously. If you hear the cables rub or bang against your
vehicle, stop and retighten the cables. If this does not work, remove
the cables to prevent damage to your vehicle.
•Remove the tire cables when they are no longer needed. Do not use
tire cables on dry roads.
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•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
•All-wheel driving capability (if applicable)
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
•Wet weather driving capability
•All-wheel driving capability (if applicable)
•Load leveling adjustment (if applicable)
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Satellite Radio Information ........40
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............354
Seats ..........................................119
child safety seats ....................166
cleaning ...................................285
front seats ...............................121
heated ......................................125
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................112
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................113
Servicing your vehicle ..............288
Side air curtain .........................158
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............161
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................333, 338
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................334
Speed control ..............................82
Starting your
vehicle ........................209–210, 212
jump starting ..........................266
Steering
speed sensitive .......................221
Steering wheel
controls ......................................85
tilting .........................................73
Stereo
CD-MP3 .....................................28
SYNC..........................................43
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................73Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....195
Tires ...........................180–181, 258
alignment ................................188
care ..........................................184
changing ..................................258
checking the pressure ............184
inflating ...................................182
label .........................................194
replacing ..................................186
rotating ....................................189
safety practices .......................187
sidewall information ...............189
snow tires and chains ............200
spare tire .................................259
terminology .............................181
tire grades ...............................181
treadwear ........................180, 185
Towing .......................................206
recreational towing .................206
trailer towing ..........................206
wrecker ....................................269
Transmission .............................223
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....221
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................325
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .........................325, 327
fluid, refill capacities ..............334
lubricant specifications ..........334
manual operation ....................229
Trunk .........................................105
remote release ..................94, 109
Turn signal ..................................58
U
Universal garage door opener ....88
USB port ......................................37
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