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 (if
equipped) 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 chapter) will help
your tires wear more evenly,
providing better tire performance
and longer tire life. Sometimes
irregular tire wear can be
corrected by rotating the tires.
Police Wheels and Tires
Wheel rims
To withstand the demands placed
on vehicles driven under heavy
duty service conditions, Ford
Motor Company installs heavy
duty wheels.
Tires
Tires (including the spare) are
speed-rated radials for police use.
Use only the recommended tire
size and speed ratings.
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2.0L GTDI Police sedans equipped
with the P235/55R18 99H tire can
switch to the Police Interceptor
sedan 245/55R18 103V tire if
desired. All of the tires (including
the spare) need to be replaced if
the change is being made. The
original equipment tire size is
located 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 on the
B-pillar, or on the edge of the
driver
’s door. The 245/55R18 tire
will use the same Ford
recommended tire inflation
pressure as the P235/55R18 tire,
found on the Safety Compliance
Certification Label.
In regions with snow and ice
during the winter months,
installation of snow tires may be
desirable. Snow tires will usually
exhibit a drop in dry pavement
handling, but may show an
increase in snow and ice traction.
When snow tires are used, they
should be installed on all four
wheels, never on the drive wheels
only.
Tire storage
Most high performance tires are
made with a nylon overlay. As
such, the following steps should
be taken to avoid flatspotting
when the vehicles are not used for
a period of time. •
Fleets should store the vehicles
with 44 psi (303 kPa) in the
tires.
• If the vehicle is stored for
periods longer than 30 days,
you should move it several feet
at least once during each
30-day period, so that a
different portion of the tread
contacts the ground.
• Tire pressure should be
reduced to the recommended
pressure shown on the vehicle
certification label before the
vehicle is placed back into
service.
USING SNOW CHAINS WARNINGS
If you choose to install snow tires on
your vehicle, they must be the same
size, construction, and load range as
the original tires listed on the tire placard,
and they must be installed on all four
wheels. Mixing tires of different size or
construction on your vehicle can adversely
affect your vehicle's handling and braking,
and may lead to loss of vehicle control. Do not use snow chains or cables on
this vehicle as they may cause
damage to your vehicle which may
lead to loss of vehicle control. Snow chains have not been approved for
use on your vehicle.
The original equipment tires on your vehicle
may have an all-weather tread design to
provide traction, handling, and braking
performance in year-round driving. You
may install snow tires for improved traction
when driving in areas with sustained
periods of snow or icy driving conditions.
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Towing the Vehicle on Four
Wheels..........................................................146
Emergency Towing............................................. 146
Recreational Towing.......................................... 146
Towing...............................................................142
Traction Control.............................................122 Principle of Operation....................................... 122
Transmission Code Designation.............237
Transmission..................................................109
Transporting the Vehicle............................154
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™..................................................175
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Duratec/ 3.7L..................................................................176
Engine Shield........................................................ 177
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................178
USB Port
.........................................................263
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................112 Driving In Special Conditions With
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)................................ 114
Operating AWD Vehicles With Mismatched Tires..................................................................... 114
Operating AWD Vehicles With Spare Tires...................................................................... 113
Using Cruise Control....................................129 Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 129
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 129
Using Snow Chains......................................219
Using Stability Control................................124
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................285
Accessing Your Play Menu............................. 290
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 285
Media Menu Features...................................... 288
Media Voice Commands................................. 287
System Settings................................................. 292
What's Playing?................................................. 287
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............269 Accessing Features Through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 273
Accessing Your Phone Settings.................... 278
Making a Call........................................................ 272
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................270 Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time
........................................................................\
..... 269
Phone Options during an Active Call..........272
Phone Voice Commands................................ 270
Receiving Calls.................................................... 272
System Settings................................................. 279
Text Messaging................................................... 276
Using Traction Control................................122 Switching the System Off................................ 122
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 122
Using a Switch...................................................... 122
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................. 122
Using Voice Recognition...........................266 Initiating a Voice Session................................ 266
System Interaction and Feedback..............267
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................159
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Vehicle Care
....................................................197
General Information........................................... 197
Vehicle Certification Label........................237
Vehicle Identification Number................236
Vehicle Storage............................................202 Battery................................................................... 203
Body........................................................................\
202
Brakes.................................................................... 203
Cooling system................................................... 203
Engine.................................................................... 203
Fuel system.......................................................... 203
General.................................................................. 202
Miscellaneous..................................................... 203
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................203
Tires........................................................................\
203
Ventilation See: Climate Control........................................... 83
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............236
Voice Control....................................................57
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Warning Lamps and Indicators.................70 Airbag readiness................................................... 70
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 70
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