
G.
H: Indicates the tire's speed
rating. The speed rating denotes
the speed at which a tire is
designed to be driven for extended
periods of time under a standard
condition of load and inflation
pressure. The tires on your vehicle
may operate at different
conditions for load and inflation
pressure. These speed ratings may
need to be adjusted for the
difference in conditions. The
ratings range from
81 mph
(130 km/h) to 186 mph
(299 km/h). These ratings are
listed in the following chart.
Note: You may not find this
information on all tires because it
is not required by federal law. Speed rating
Letter
rating
81 mph (130 km/h)
M
87 mph (140 km/h)
N
99 mph (159 km/h)
Q
106 mph (171 km/h)
R
112 mph (180 km/h)
S
118 mph (190 km/h)
T
124 mph (200 km/h)
U
130 mph (210 km/h)
H
149 mph (240 km/h)
V Speed rating
Letter
rating
168 mph (270 km/h)
W
186 mph (299 km/h)
Y
Note: For tires with a maximum
speed capability over 149 mph
(240 km/h), tire manufacturers
sometimes use the letters ZR. For
those with a maximum speed
capability over 186 mph (299
km/h), tire manufacturers always
use the letters ZR.
H. U.S. DOT Tire Identification
Number (TIN):
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.
I. M+S or M/S:
Mud and Snow, or
AT:
All Terrain, or
AS:
All Season.
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or suspected have the tire
inspected by a tire professional.
Tires can be damaged during
off-road use, so inspection after
off-road use is also
recommended.
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.
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
(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 the Tire Label which
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Wheel misalignment in the front
or the rear can cause uneven and
rapid treadwear of your tires and
should be corrected by an
authorized dealer. Front-wheel
drive vehicles and those with an
independent rear suspension may
require alignment of all four
wheels.
The tires should also be balanced
periodically. An unbalanced tire
and wheel assembly may result in
irregular tire wear.
Tire Rotation
Note:
If your tires show uneven
wear ask an authorized dealer to
check for and correct any wheel
misalignment, tire imbalance or
mechanical problem involved
before tire rotation.
Note: Your vehicle may be
equipped with a dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly. 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. If you have a dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly it is
intended for temporary use only
and should not be used in a tire
rotation.
Note: After having your tires
rotated, inflation pressure must be
checked and adjusted to the
vehicle requirements. Rotating your tires at the
recommended interval (as
indicated in the scheduled
maintenance information) will
help your tires wear more evenly,
providing better tire performance
and longer tire life. Sometime
irregular tire wear can be
corrected by rotating the tires.
Front-wheel drive and All-wheel
drive vehicles (front tires on the
left side of the diagram).
USING SUMMER TIRES (If
Equipped)
Summer tires provide superior
performance on wet and dry roads.
Summer tires do not have the Mud and
Snow (M+S or M/S) tire traction rating on
the tire side wall. Since summer tires do
not have the same traction performance
as All-season or Snow tires, we do not
recommend using summer tires when
temperatures drop to about 45°F (7°C) or
below (depending on tire wear and
environmental conditions) or in snow and
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Tire Repair Kit
See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit................300
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................300 First Stage: Inflating the Tire with Sealing
Compound and Air....................................... 302
General Information.......................................... 301
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure........................................................... 304
Tips for Use of the Kit....................................... 301
What to Do After the Tire has Been Sealed............................................................... 304
What to do When a Tire Is Punctured........................................................ 302
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 298
Towing a Trailer............................................230
Load Placement................................................ 230
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission -
6F35...............................................................235
Emergency Towing............................................ 235
Recreational Towing......................................... 235
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission -
6F50/6F55
..................................................235
Emergency Towing............................................ 235
Recreational Towing......................................... 236
Towing.............................................................230
Traction Control............................................185 Principle of Operation....................................... 185
Trailer Sway Control.....................................231
Transmission Code Designation............339
Transmission....................................................171
Transmission See: Transmission................................................ 171
Transporting the Vehicle
...........................245
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................268
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................269
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L...................270
Unique Driving Characteristics................160
Universal Garage Door Opener...............146 HomeLink Wireless Control System...........146
USB Port..........................................................367 Using Adaptive Cruise Control...............203
Automatic Cancellation.................................. 206
Blocked Sensor................................................... 207
Canceling the Set Speed................................ 206
Changing the Set Speed................................ 206
Detection Issues................................................. 207
Following a Vehicle........................................... 204
Hilly Condition Usage...................................... 206
Overriding the System..................................... 206
Resuming the Set Speed............................... 206
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed............204
Setting the Gap Distance............................... 205
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off...................................................................... 206
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On....................................................................... 203
Switching to Normal Cruise Control..........208
System Not Available....................................... 207
Using All-Wheel Drive
.................................175
Driving In Special Conditions With
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)................................ 175
Using Cruise Control...................................202 Switching Cruise Control Off........................203
Switching Cruise Control On......................... 202
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................62
Using Snow Chains.....................................323
Using Stability Control
................................187
Using Summer Tires...................................322
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................389
Accessing Your USB Song Library...............393
Bluetooth Devices and System Settings............................................................ 395
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 389
Media Menu Features...................................... 392
Media Voice Commands................................ 390
USB 2..................................................................... 395
Voice Commands for Audio Sources.........396
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............372 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu................................................................... 377
Accessing Your Phone Settings...................380
Bluetooth Devices.............................................. 381
Making Calls......................................................... 376
Pairing a Phone for the First Time...............373
Pairing Subsequent Phones........................... 374
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