2018 FORD E-450 tire type

Note:
Some spare tires operate at
a higher inflation pressure than the
other tires. For T type mini-spare
tires, (see the Dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly
information for a description. Store
and maintain at 60 psi (4.15 bar).
For full-size and dissimilar spare
tires, see the Dissimilar spare wheel
and tire assembly information for
a description. Store and maintain
at the higher of the front and rear
inflation pressure as shown on the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label or Tire Label.
6. Visually inspect the tires to
make sure there are no nails or
other objects embedded that
could poke a hole in the tire and
cause an air leak.
7. Check the sidewalls to make
sure there are no gouges, cuts or
bulges. Tire Inflation Information WARNING
An inflated tire and rim can
be very dangerous if
improperly used, serviced or
maintained. To reduce the risk of
serious injury, never attempt to
re-inflate a tire which has been run
flat or seriously under-inflated
without first removing the tire
from the wheel assembly for
inspection. Do not attempt to add
air to tires or replace tires or
wheels without first taking
precautions to protect persons
and property. All tires with Steel Carcass Plies
(if equipped):
This type of tire utilizes steel cords
in the sidewalls. As such, they
cannot be treated like normal light
truck tires. Tire service, including
adjusting tire pressure, must be
performed by personnel trained,
supervised and equipped
according to Federal Occupational
Safety and Health Administration
regulations. For example, during
any procedure involving tire
inflation, the technician or
individual must utilize a remote
inflation device, and ensure that
all persons are clear of the
trajectory area.
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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 WARNINGS
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
is located on the B-Pillar or edge
of the driver's door. 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
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. To reduce the risk of serious
injury, when mounting
replacement tires and wheels, you
should not exceed the maximum
pressure indicated on the sidewall
of the tire to set the beads without
additional precautions listed
below. If the beads do not seat at
the maximum pressure indicated,
re-lubricate and try again. For a mounting pressure
more than 20 psi (1.38 bar)
greater than the maximum
pressure, a Ford dealer or other
tire service professional should do
the mounting.
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How Temperature Affects Your Tire
Pressure
The tire pressure monitoring system
monitors tire pressure in each pneumatic
tire. While driving in a normal manner, a
typical passenger tire inflation pressure
may increase about 2
–4 psi (14– 28 kPa)
from a cold start situation. If the vehicle is
stationary overnight with the outside
temperature significantly lower than the
daytime temperature, the tire pressure may
decrease about 3 psi (21 kPa) for a drop of
30°F (17°C) in ambient temperature. This
lower pressure value may be detected by
the tire pressure monitoring system as
being significantly lower than the
recommended inflation pressure and
activate the system warning light for low
tire pressure. If the low tire pressure
warning light is on, visually check each tire
to verify that no tire is flat. If one or more
tires are flat, repair as necessary. Check
the air pressure in the road tires. If any tire
is under-inflated, carefully drive the vehicle
to the nearest location where air can be
added to the tires. Inflate all the tires to
the recommended inflation pressure.
CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL WARNING
To determine the required
pressure(s) for your vehicle, see the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label (on the door hinge pillar, door-latch
post or the door edge that meets the
door-latch post, next to the driver seat) or
the Tire Label on the B-Pillar or the edge
of the driver door. Note:
You should only use tire sealants in
roadside emergencies as they may cause
damage to the tire pressure monitoring
system sensor. 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 the vehicle.
Note: Do not use wheels or lug nuts
different than the original equipment, as this
may damage the wheel or mounting system.
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
tire pressure monitoring system sensors.
See
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(page 186). 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 tire
pressure monitoring 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.
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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.
When driving with one of the dissimilar
spare tires listed above, do not:
• Exceed
50 mph (80 km/h).
• Load the vehicle beyond maximum
vehicle load rating listed on the Safety
Compliance Label.
• Tow a trailer.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire.
• Use more than one dissimilar spare tire
at a time.
• Use commercial car washing
equipment.
• Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire.
Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires
listed above at any one wheel location can
lead to impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability.
3. Full-size dissimilar spare without
label on wheel When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
•
Exceed
70 mph (113 km/h).
• Use more than one dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly at a time.
• Use commercial car washing
equipment.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare wheel
and tire assembly.
The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly can lead to
impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability.
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly additional
caution should be given to:
• Towing a trailer.
• Driving vehicles equipped with a
camper body.
• Driving vehicles with a load on the
cargo rack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-size
dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
and seek service as soon as possible.
Tire Change Procedure WARNINGS
When one of the front wheels is off
the ground, the transmission alone
will not prevent the vehicle from
moving or slipping off the jack, even if the
transmission is in park (P).
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Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods
During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures................................................... 66
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................90
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........139
I
Ignition Switch.................................................73
In California (U.S. Only)..............................123
Information Displays
.....................................56
General Information............................................ 56
Information Messages
..................................61
Brake System.......................................................... 61
Fuel........................................................................\
..... 61
Maintenance........................................................... 61
Tire........................................................................\
..... 62
Traction Control.................................................... 62
Trailer........................................................................\
63
Transmission.......................................................... 63
Installing Child Restraints
............................16
Child Seats............................................................... 16
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 17
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 19
Instrument Cluster
..........................................51
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................48
Instrument Panel Overview........................14
Interior Mirror
...................................................50
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................. 50
Manual Dimming Mirror..................................... 50
Introduction........................................................5
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................119 Connecting the Jumper Cables...................... 119
Jump Starting....................................................... 120
Preparing Your Vehicle....................................... 119
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 120
K
Keys and Remote Controls.........................37 L
Lighting Control
...............................................47
Headlamp Flasher............................................... 48
High Beams............................................................. 47
Lighting...............................................................47 General Information............................................ 47
Limited Slip Differential..............................89
Load Carrying
...................................................97
Load Limit.........................................................97 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles.............................................................. 101
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................... 97
Locking and Unlocking
................................40
Autolock Feature................................................... 41
Autounlock Feature.............................................. 41
Enabling or Disabling Autolock and Autounlock......................................................... 41
Illuminated Entry................................................... 41
Power Door Locks................................................ 40
Remote Control.................................................... 40
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 189
M
Maintenance..................................................139 General Information.......................................... 139
Manual Climate Control..............................64 Heater Only System............................................ 64
Manual Climate Control.................................... 65
Manual Seats..................................................69 Manual Lumbar ................................................... 69
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 69
Recline Adjustment............................................ 69
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 56
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 49
Mobile Communications Equipment
.......12
Motorcraft Parts - 6.2L...............................195
Motorcraft Parts - 6.8L..............................196
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Scheduled Maintenance Record............277
Scheduled Maintenance...........................270
Seatbelt Extension........................................29
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................27
Seatbelts...........................................................25 Principle of Operation......................................... 25
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................28
Conditions of operation..................................... 28
Seats...................................................................68
Security..............................................................43
Sitting in the Correct Position...................68
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................. 185
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 189
Special Notices
................................................10
New Vehicle Limited Warranty........................ 10
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles......................................... 11
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector
............................................................. 11
Special Instructions............................................. 10
Using your Vehicle as an Ambulance..............11
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................275
Exceptions............................................................. 277
Speed Control See: Cruise Control.............................................. 95
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................. 73
Starting a Gasoline Engine..........................73 Failure to Start....................................................... 74
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................. 74
Important Ventilating Information.................74
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving.................................................................. 74
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary........................................................... 74
Starting and Stopping the Engine............73 General Information............................................ 73
Steering.............................................................96
Steering Wheel
...............................................45
Sun Visors.........................................................50
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................... 50
Supplementary Restraints System.........30 Principle of Operation........................................ 30
Symbols Glossary.............................................5 SYNC™ Applications and Services.......237
911 Assist................................................................ 237
SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI) (If Equipped, United
States Only)..................................................... 241
Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, United States Only).................................................... 239
SYNC™ AppLink ™
......................................245
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 245
SYNC™.............................................................219 General Information.......................................... 219
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................256
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............194
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................124
Tire Care
...........................................................167
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 169
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................... 167
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................. 170
Temperature A B C............................................. 168
Traction AA A B C............................................... 168
Treadwear............................................................. 168
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........186 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System........................................ 187
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....................................... 187
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 166
Towing a Trailer.............................................102 Load Placement................................................. 102
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......113 Emergency Towing.............................................. 113
Recreational Towing........................................... 113
Towing..............................................................102
Traction Control
..............................................92
Principle of Operation........................................ 92
Trailer Sway Control
....................................103
Transmission Code Designation.............198
Transmission...................................................86
Transporting the Vehicle.............................121
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