C.
80: Indicates the aspect ratio
which gives the tire's ratio of
height to width. Numbers of 70 or
lower indicate a short sidewall.
D. D:
Indicates a diagonal type tire.
R:
Indicates a radial type tire.
E. 16:
Indicates the wheel or rim
diameter in inches. If you change
your wheel size, you will have to
purchase new tires to match the
new wheel diameter.
Inflating Your Tires
Safe operation of your vehicle
requires that your tires are
properly inflated. Remember that
a tire can lose up to half of its air
pressure without appearing flat.
Every day before you drive, check
your tires. If one looks lower than
the others, use a tire gauge to
check pressure of all tires and
adjust if required.
At least once a month and before
long trips, inspect each tire and
check the tire pressure with a tire
gauge (including spare, if
equipped). Inflate all tires to the
inflation pressure recommended
by Ford Motor Company.
You are strongly urged to buy a
reliable tire pressure gauge, as
automatic service station gauges
may be inaccurate. Ford
recommends the use of a digital
or dial-type tire pressure gauge
rather than a stick-type tire
pressure gauge. Use the recommended cold
inflation pressure for optimum tire
performance and wear.
Under-inflation or over-inflation
may cause uneven treadwear
patterns
WARNING
Under-inflation is the most
common cause of tire failures
and may result in severe tire
cracking, tread separation or
blowout, with unexpected loss of
vehicle control and increased risk
of injury. Under-inflation increases
sidewall flexing and rolling
resistance, resulting in heat
buildup and internal damage to
the tire. It also may result in
unnecessary tire stress, irregular
wear, loss of vehicle control and
accidents. A tire can lose up to
half of its air pressure and not
appear to be flat! Always inflate your tires to the
Ford recommended inflation
pressure even if it is less than the
maximum inflation pressure
information found on the tire. The
Ford recommended tire inflation
pressure is found on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label or
Tire Label. Failure to follow the tire
pressure recommendations can
cause uneven treadwear patterns
and adversely affect the way your
vehicle handles
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Tire Wear
When the tread is worn down to
one sixteenth of an inch (2
millimeters), tires must be
replaced to help prevent your
vehicle from skidding and
hydroplaning. Built-in treadwear
indicators, or wear bars, which
look like narrow strips of smooth
rubber across the tread will
appear on the tire when the tread
is worn down to one sixteenth of
an inch (2 millimeters).
When the tire tread wears down
to the same height as these wear
bars, the tire is worn out and must
be replaced.
Damage
Periodically inspect the tire treads
and sidewalls for damage (such
as bulges in the tread or sidewalls,
cracks in the tread groove and
separation in the tread or
sidewall). If damage is observed 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.
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
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Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.
Only)...............................................................159
Roadside Assistance...................................148
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 148
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage.................149
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance........................................................ 149
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 148
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 148
Roadside Emergencies
..............................148
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 143
Running Out of Fuel - Diesel......................95 Purging Air From the System........................... 95
Starting the Engine.............................................. 95
Running Out of Fuel - Gasoline................95
S
Safety Precautions
........................................90
Low Fuel Pressure................................................. 91
Satellite Radio
...............................................277
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................. 278
Satellite Radio Reception Factors................277
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service................... 277
Troubleshooting................................................. 278
Scheduled Maintenance Record
...........338
Scheduled Maintenance............................316
Seatbelt Extension........................................36
Seatbelt Height Adjustment
......................33
Seatbelt Reminder........................................34
Belt-Minder™........................................................ 34
Seatbelts...........................................................29 Principle of Operation........................................ 29
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................34
Conditions of operation..................................... 34
Seats....................................................................73
Security..............................................................42 Selective Catalytic Reduction System -
Diesel...............................................................95
Contaminated Diesel Exhaust Fluid or Inoperative Selective Catalytic Reduction
System................................................................ 99
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Guidelines and Information....................................................... 98
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Level................................ 96
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Warning Messages and Vehicle Operations................................. 97
Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank............96
Sitting in the Correct Position....................73
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................. 247
Special Notices
................................................14
New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 14
Special Instructions.............................................. 14
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................328
Diesel Engine........................................................ 331
Exceptions............................................................ 336
Gasoline Engines............................................... 328
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................. 132
Spring U-Bolt Check
...................................224
U-bolt Nut Torque............................................. 224
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................ 84
Starting a Diesel Engine..............................86 ........................................................................\
............ 86
Cold Weather Starting....................................... 86
Diesel Engine Fast Start Glow Plug System................................................................ 86
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................85 Failure to Start...................................................... 85
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................85
Important Ventilating Information................85
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................. 85
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.......................................................... 85
Starting and Stopping the Engine...........84 General Information........................................... 84
Steering............................................................134
Steering System Inspection
.....................222
Hydraulic System............................................... 223
Steering Column Joint Bolts.......................... 223
Steering Wheel
...............................................44
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