
TIRE CARE
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Tire Quality Grades apply to new
pneumatic passenger car tires. The
Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall between
tread shoulder and maximum section
width. For example:
•Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that the United
States Department of Transportation has set.
Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic passenger car tires. They do
not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or
temporary use spare tires, light truck or LT type tires, tires with nominal
rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches or limited production tires as defined in
Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2).
U.S. Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades:The U.S.
Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to give you
the following information about tire grades exactly as the government
has written it.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified
government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and one-half (1
1 2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual
conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
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USING SNOW 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.
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.
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:
•If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
•Use only cable type chains or chains offered by Ford as an accessory
or equivalent. Other conventional link type chains may contact and
cause damage to the vehicle’s wheel house and/or body.
•Do not install chains on the front wheels as this may interfere with
suspension components.
•Chains are not recommended for use on the P275/55R20 tire.
•Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
•Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) with tire chains on your vehicle.
•Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains rub or bang against your
vehicle, stop and retighten the chains. If this does not work, remove
the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle.
•Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not use
tire chains on dry roads.
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Additional Maintenance Items
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)Replace climate-controlled (heated and
cooled) seat filter (if equipped).
Replace engine air filter.
Every 97500 miles
(156000 km)Replace spark plugs.
Every 105000 miles
(168000 km)Change engine coolant.
*
Inspect accessory drive belt(s).**
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.
Consult dealer for requirements.
Change front axle fluid (4WD vehicles).
Change rear axle fluid.
Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles).
Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced
within the last 100000 miles (160000 km).
*Initial replacement at six years or 105000 miles (168000 kilometers),
then every three years or 45000 miles (72000 kilometers).
**If not replaced, inspect every 15000 miles (24000 kilometers).
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Radio voice commands .....425, 431
Rear heated seats .....................168
Rear seat entertainment
system ........................................127
Rear view camera display ........221
Rear window defroster .....146, 148
Receiving a text message .........380
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ........................................24
Relays ................................266–267
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ......................67
locking/unlocking doors ...........64
opening the trunk .....................65
replacing the batteries .............55
Roadside assistance ..................253
Roll stability control .................217
Roof rack ...................................228
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............44
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............37
Safety defects, reporting ..........265
Safety information ....................369
Safety restraints ..............37–38, 40
Belt-Minder.............................41
extension assembly ..................39
for adults .............................37–38
for children .........................19, 24
safety belt maintenance ...........44
seat belt maintenance ..............44
warning light and chime ..........41
Safety restraints -
LATCH anchors ...........................27Safety seats for children ......19, 24
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................345
Satellite Radio ...........................435
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............356
SD card ......................................448
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............37
Seats
child safety seats ................19, 24
climate control ........................160
filter .........................................343
heated ......................................168
memory seat .....................56, 158
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ..........................................72
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................75
Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) .........399
Setting a destination ................448
Setting the clock .......................117
Side air curtain ...........................50
Side-curtain airbags system .......50
SIRIUSsatellite radio .....431, 448
SIRIUS satellite radio voice
commands .................................434
SIRIUS Travel Link ...................444
Snowplowing ...............................15
SOS Post Crash Alert .................47
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................339, 343
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Special notice
ambulance conversions ............15
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................340
Stability system .........................217
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......187
Starting your vehicle ........186–187
jump starting ..........................255
Status bars ................................417
Steering wheel ............................79
controls ......................................80
tilting .........................................79
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) ....................47
SYNCAppLink™ ....................394
SYNCcustomer support .........369
SYNCServices .........................392
System overview .......................414
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .......146, 148
Text messaging .........................380
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .....380, 382
Third-row power fold seat .......170
Tilt steering wheel ......................79
Tires ...........................310–311, 330
alignment ................................324
care ..........................................310
changing ..........................330, 332
checking the pressure ............320
inflating ...................................318
label .........................................317
replacing ..................................322
rotating ....................................324safety practices .......................323
sidewall information ...............313
snow tires and chains ............325
spare tire .................................330
terminology .............................311
tire grades ...............................311
treadwear ........................310, 320
Towing .......................239, 247–248
recreational towing .................248
trailer towing ..........................239
wrecker ....................................247
Traction control ........................215
Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................392
Trailer sway control ..................239
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....203
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................283
fluid, refill capacities ..............340
lubricant specifications ..........340
Troubleshooting ................142, 456
Turn signal ..................................87
U
Universal garage door opener ..171
USB port ....................................124
Using privacy mode ..................376
V
Vehicle health report ................390
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................344
Vehicle loading ..........................229
Ventilating your vehicle ...........188
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