2015 FORD F150 tire type

Age
WARNING
Tires degrade over time
depending on many factors
such as weather, storage
conditions, and conditions of use
(load, speed, inflation pressure)
the tires experience throughout
their lives.
In general, tires should be
replaced after six years regardless
of tread wear. However, heat
caused by hot climates or
frequent high loading conditions
can accelerate the aging process
and may require tires to be
replaced more frequently.
You should replace your spare tire
when you replace the road tires or
after six years due to aging even if
it has not been used. U.S. DOT Tire Identification
Number
Both United States and Canada
Federal regulations require tire
manufacturers to place
standardized information on the
sidewall of all tires. This
information identifies and
describes the fundamental
characteristics of the tire and also
provides a U.S. DOT Tire
Identification Number for safety
standard certification and in case
of a recall. This begins with the letters DOT
and indicates that the tire meets
all federal standards. The next
two numbers or letters are the
plant code designating where it
was manufactured, the next two
are the tire size code and the last
four numbers represent the week
and year the tire was built. For
example, the numbers 317 mean
the 31st week of 1997. After 2000
the numbers go to four digits. For
example, 2501 means the 25th
week of 2001. The numbers in
between are identification codes
used for traceability. This
information is used to contact
customers if a tire defect requires
a recall.
Tire Replacement
Requirements
Your vehicle is equipped with tires
designed to provide a safe ride
and handling capability.
WARNINGS
Only use replacement tires
and wheels that are the same
size, load index, speed rating and
type (such as P-metric versus
LT-metric or all-season versus
all-terrain) as those originally
provided by Ford. The
recommended tire and wheel size
may be found on either the Safety
Compliance Certification Label or
the Tire Label. If this information
is not found on these labels then
you should contact your
authorized dealer as soon as
possible. Use of any tire or wheel
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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, transfer
case or 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 cables. If you need
to use cables, it is recommended that steel
wheels (of the same size and
specifications) be used, as cables 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/Lincoln 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 tires
as this may interfere with suspension
components. •
Only certain snow cables or chains
have been approved by Ford/Lincoln
as safe for use on your vehicle with the
following tires: 245/70R17,
LT245/70R17, 265/70R17 and
265/60R18.
• You should install snow cables or
chains that have been rated as SAE
Class S.
• Install chains securely, verifying that
the chains do not touch any wiring,
brake lines, or fuel lines.
• Do not exceed 30 mph (50 km/h) or
less if recommended by the chain
manufacturer while using snow chains.
• 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.
• Purchase chains or cables from a
manufacturer that clearly labels body
to tire dimension restrictions. The snow
chains or cables must be mounted in
pairs on the rear tires only.
If you have any questions regarding snow
chains or cables, please contact your
Ford/Lincoln authorized dealer.
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11.
Set all four tires to the recommended
air pressure as indicated on the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label (affixed to either the door hinge
pillar, door-latch post, or the door
edge that meets the door-latch post,
next to the driver's seating position)
or Tire Label located on the B-Pillar
or the edge of the driver's door.
CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL WARNINGS
The use of tire sealant may damage
your tire pressure monitoring system
and should only be used in roadside
emergencies. If you must use a sealant, the
Ford Tire Mobility Kit sealant should be
used. The tire pressure monitoring system
sensor and valve stem on the wheel must
be replaced by an authorized dealer after
use of the sealant. If the tire pressure monitor sensor
becomes damaged, it will no longer
function. See Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (page 345). Note:
The tire pressure monitoring system
indicator light will illuminate when the spare
tire is in use. To restore the full function of
the monitoring system, all road wheels
equipped with tire pressure monitoring
sensors must be mounted on this vehicle.
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not
apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually
decrease your speed. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe
place on the side of the road. Have a flat serviced by an authorized
dealer in order to prevent damage to the
system sensors
See Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (page 345). Replace
the spare tire with a road tire as soon as
possible. During repairing or replacing of
the flat tire, have the authorized dealer
inspect the system sensor for damage.
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire
Assembly Information WARNING
Failure to follow these guidelines
could result in an increased risk of
loss of vehicle control, injury or death.
If you have a dissimilar spare wheel and
tire, then it is intended for temporary use
only. This means that if you need to use it,
you should replace it as soon as possible
with a road wheel and tire assembly that
is the same size and type as the road tires
and wheels that were originally provided
by Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel
is damaged, it should be replaced rather
than repaired.
A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
is defined as a spare wheel and tire
assembly that is different in brand, size or
appearance from the road tires and wheels
and can be one of three types:
1.
T-type mini-spare:
This spare tire
begins with the letter T for tire size and
may have Temporary Use Only molded in
the sidewall.
2. Full-size dissimilar spare with label
on wheel:
This spare tire has a label on
the wheel that states: THIS WHEEL AND
TIRE ASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USE
ONLY
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Automatic Transmission............................176
Brake-Shift Interlock.......................................... 179
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 181
Understanding the Shift Positions of a 6– Speed Automatic Transmission.........176
Understanding your SelectShift Automatic ™ transmission......................... 178
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
.............................................................307
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................166 Disabling Auto StartStop................................. 167
Enabling Auto StartStop................................. 166
Autowipers........................................................81
Auxiliary Power Points................................156 110 Volt - 400 Watt Capacity AC Power
Outlet................................................................. 156
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 156
Locations............................................................... 156
B
Blind Spot Information System
..............225
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS ™)
with Cross Traffic Alert................................ 225
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........297
Booster Seats
...................................................31
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 32
Brake Fluid Check
.......................................308
Brakes...............................................................192 General Information.......................................... 192
Breaking-In......................................................272
Bulb Specification Chart...........................316
C
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................363
Specifications..................................................... 364
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L.................................................................372
Specifications...................................................... 373
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................367
Specifications..................................................... 368Capacities and Specifications - 5.0L 32V
Ti-VCT...........................................................376
Specifications...................................................... 377
Capacities and Specifications................359
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 319
Center Console
..............................................158
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........... 159
Changing a Bulb
............................................312
Accessing the Halogen High Beam, Low
Beam and Direction Indicator
Bulbs................................................................... 313
Lamp Assembly Condensation..................... 312
Replacing Brake, Rear, Direction Indicator and Reverse Lamp Bulbs............................ 315
Replacing Cargo Lamp and High-mount Brake Lamp Bulbs......................................... 315
Replacing Exterior Mounted Mirror Direction Indicator Lamp Bulbs................................... 316
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs............................. 314
Replacing LED Brake, Rear, Direction Indicator and Reverse Lamp Bulbs.........315
Replacing LED Cargo Lamp, Spot Lamp and High-mount Brake Lamp Bulbs...............316
Replacing LED Direction Indicator and Side Marker Bulbs.................................................... 315
Replacing LED Headlamp Bulbs................... 315
Replacing Side Marker Bulb........................... 314
Replacing the Halogen High Beam, Low Beam and Direction Indicator
Bulbs................................................................... 313
Replacing the License Plate Lamp Bulb..................................................................... 316
Changing a Fuse..........................................296 Fuses...................................................................... 296
Changing a Road Wheel...........................350 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 350
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools..........351
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 352
Changing the 12V Battery........................308 Battery Management System (If
Equipped)........................................................ 310
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................318
Changing the Wiper Blades......................310
Checking MyKey System Status...............63
Checking the Wiper Blades......................310
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