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3. Stand the flat tire vertically in
the mini-spare tub with the tire’s
valve stem facing rearward toward
the rear liftgate back panel.
4. Fasten the flat tire to the rear
liftgate back panel by inserting the
L-shaped bolt through one of the
lug bolt holes in the wheel.
5. Turn the L-shaped bolt clockwise into the threaded hole in the rear
liftgate back panel until the tire is secured.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
WARNING:When a wheel is installed, always remove any
corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting
surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or
brake disc that contacts the wheel. Make sure that any fasteners that
attach the rotor to the hub are secured so they do not interfere with
the mounting surfaces of the wheel. Installing wheels without correct
metal-to-metal contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the
wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while your vehicle is in
motion, resulting in loss of control.
Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles
(160 kilometers) after any wheel disturbance (such as rotation, flat tire,
wheel removal).
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Item CapacityRecommended
Fluids and
LubricantsFord part number / Ford
specification
Brake fluid
1
Between MIN and
MAX on reservoirMotorcraft DOT 4
Low Viscosity High
Performance Motor
Vehicle Brake FluidPM-20 /
WSS-M6C65-A2
Hinges, latches, striker
plates and rotors, seat
tracks, fuel filler door
hinge and spring—Motorcraft
Multi-Purpose Grease
SprayXL-5 /
ESB-M1C93-B
Door weatherstrips —Silicone Spray
LubricantXL-6 /
ESR-M13P4-A
Lock cylinders —Motorcraft
Penetrating and Lock
LubricantXL-1 /
None
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Normal scheduled maintenance*
At every oil change
interval as indicated by
the information displayChange engine oil and filter.**
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure
tread depth.
Perform multi-point inspection
(recommended).
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if
equipped with dipstick). Consult dealer for
requirements.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums,
brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect engine cooling system strength and
hoses.
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect rear axle and U-joints. Lubricate if
equipped with grease fittings (All-wheel drive
vehicles).
Inspect half-shaft boots.
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints,
suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and
U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease
fittings.
Inspect wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
*Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between
service intervals.
**Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter
change. See theInstrument Clusterchapter.
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