2018 FORD E SERIES flat tire

WARNINGS
To help prevent your vehicle frommoving when changing a wheel, shiftthe transmission into park (P), setthe parking brake and use an appropriateblock or wheel chock to secure the wheeldiagonally opposite to the wheel beingchanged. For example, when changing thefront left wheel, place an appropriate blockor wheel chock on the right rear wheel.
Do not get under a vehicle that issupported by a jack.
Do not attempt to change a tire onthe side of the vehicle close tomoving traffic. Pull far enough off theroad to avoid the danger of being hit whenoperating the jack or changing the wheel.
Always use the jack provided asoriginal equipment with your vehicle.If using a jack other than the oneprovided, make sure the jack capacity isadequate for the vehicle weight, includingany vehicle cargo or modifications. If youare unsure if the jack capacity is adequate,contact the authorized dealer.
Note:Passengers should not remain in yourvehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
Removing the flat wheel and tire
1.Park on a level surface, set the parkingbrake and activate the hazard flashers.
2.Place the transmission in park (P) andturn the engine off.
3.Block both directions of the wheel thatis diagonally opposite to the wheel thatis being lifted.
4. Remove the spare tire and jack fromthe storage location.
5. Remove the wheel trim (if equipped)by inserting the tapered end of the lugnut wrench behind the wheel cover orhubcap and twist it off.
6. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-halfturn counterclockwise, but do notremove them until the wheel is raiseoff the ground.
Jacking location
Front axle jacking point: Place the jackunder the pin on the front surface of thefront axle.
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Note:Do not place the jack under or on thesteering linkage.
Rear axle jacking points: All models exceptE-350 and E-450 dual rear wheel.
Rear axle jacking points: E-350 and E-450dual rear wheel.
Installing the spare wheel and tire
1. Refer to the diagrams above to locatethe correct jacking point for yourvehicle.
2. Raise the vehicle by using the jackhandle to turn the jack nut clockwise.Once the flat tire is raised above theground, remove the lug nuts with thelug wrench.
3.Replace the flat tire with the spare tire,making sure the valve stem is facingoutward. Reinstall the lug nuts until thewheel is snug against the hub. Do notfully tighten the lug nuts until the wheelhas been lowered.
4. Lower the wheel by turning the jackhandle clockwise.
5. Remove the jack and fully tighten thelug nuts in the order shown. SeeTechnical Specifications (page 192).
6. Install any wheel covers or hubcaps.Make sure they snap into place.
7. Stow the jack and lug wrench.
8. Unblock the wheels.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
WARNING
When you install a wheel, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materialspresent 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 to secure any fastenersthat attach the rotor to the hub so they do not interfere with the mounting surfaces ofthe wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact at the wheel mountingsurfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while your vehicleis in motion, resulting in loss of vehicle control, personal injury or death.
lb.ft (Nm)Bolt size
140 lb.ft (190 Nm)9/16 x 18 two-piece lug nut
On vehicles equipped with single rear wheels, retighten the lug nuts to the specified torqueat 100 miles (160 kilometers) after any wheel disturbance (such as tire rotation, changinga flat tire, wheel removal).
On vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels, retighten the wheel lug nuts to the specifiedtorque at 100 miles (160 kilometers), and again at 500 miles (800 kilometers) of newvehicle operation and after any wheel disturbance (such as tire rotation, changing a flattire, wheel removal).
On all two-piece flat wheel nuts,apply one drop of motor oilbetween the flat washer and thenut. Do not apply motor oil to thewheel nut threads or the wheelstud threads.
Wheel pilot boreA
Inspect the wheel pilot hole andmounting surface prior to installation.Remove any visible corrosion or looseparticles.
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Engine Specifications - 6.8L....................194Drivebelt Routing................................................195Environment......................................................13Essential Towing Checks...........................107Before Towing a Trailer.......................................111Hitches...................................................................108Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)..........................................112Safety Chains......................................................108Trailer Brakes.......................................................108Trailer Lamps..........................................................111Trailer Towing Connector.................................107When Towing a Trailer........................................112Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording...............................................7Exterior Mirrors................................................49Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors...............................49Power Exterior Mirrors........................................49Telescoping Mirrors ............................................50
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Fastening the Seatbelts..............................26Seatbelt Locking Modes....................................26Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................26Flat TireSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................189Floor Mats.........................................................115Ford Credit...........................................................9US Only.......................................................................9Ford Protect..................................................268Ford Protect Extended Service Plan(CANADA ONLY)..........................................269Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.Only)..................................................................268Fuel and Refueling.........................................76Fuel Consumption.........................................80Fuel Economy.......................................................80Fuel Quality - E85..........................................76Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex FuelVehicles...............................................................76Switching Between E85 and Gasoline.........77Fuel Quality - Gasoline.................................78Choosing the Right Fuel.....................................78Fuel Shutoff.....................................................118Fuses.................................................................129Fuse Specification Chart...........................129Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........134
Power Distribution Box.....................................129
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Gauges................................................................51Battery Voltage Gauge.......................................52Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............52Fuel Gauge...............................................................51Information Display.............................................52GearboxSee: Transmission...............................................86General Information on RadioFrequencies....................................................37General Maintenance Information........270Multi-point Inspection......................................272Owner Checks and Services...........................271Protecting Your Investment...........................270Why Maintain Your Vehicle?..........................270Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?.....................................................270Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada..........................................................125Getting the Services You Need................122Away From Home...............................................122
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake................................................91Hazard Flashers.............................................118Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps......................153Headlamp RemovalSee: Removing a Headlamp...........................154HeadrestSee: Head Restraints..........................................68Head Restraints..............................................68HeatingSee: Climate Control..........................................64Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate............................................................65Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather..............................................................66General Hints.........................................................65Quickly Cooling the Interior..............................66Quickly Heating the Interior.............................66Recommended Settings for Cooling............66Recommended Settings for Heating...........66
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