2019 FORD EXPLORER flat tire

Customer action required
Possible cause
Low tire pressure
warning light
Make sure tires are at the proper pres-
sure. See Inflating your tires in this
chapter. After inflating your tires to the
manufacturer’s recommended pressure
as shown on the Tire Label (located on
the edge of driver ’s door or the B-Pillar),
the vehicle must be driven for at least
two minutes over 20 mph (32 km/h)
before the light turns off.
Tire(s) under-inflated
Solid warning light Repair the damaged road wheel and tire
assembly and reinstall it on the vehicle
to restore system function. For a
description on how the system functions,
see When Your Temporary Spare Tire
is Installed
in this section.
Spare tire in use
If the tires are properly inflated and the
spare tire is not in use but the light
remains on, contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
TPMS malfunction
Repair the damaged road wheel and tire
assembly and reinstall it on the vehicle
to restore system function. For a
description on how the system functions,
see When Your Temporary Spare Tire
is Installed
in this section.
Spare tire in use
Flashing warning light
If the tires are properly inflated and the
spare tire is not in use but the light
remains on, contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
TPMS malfunction
When Inflating Your Tires WARNING:
Do not use the tire
pressure displayed in the information
display as a tire pressure gauge. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death. When putting air into your tires (such as at
a gas station or in your garage), the tire
pressure monitoring system may not
respond immediately to the air added to
your tires.
It may take up to two minutes of driving
over 20 mph (32 km/h) for the light to turn
off after you have filled your tires to the
recommended inflation pressure.
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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:
If the tire pressure
monitor sensor becomes damaged it
may not function.
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 illuminates 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. If you get a flat tire when driving, do not
heavily apply the brake. 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 330). 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.
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.
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9. Turn the lead screw, where the lug
wrench attaches, of the jack by hand
to release the lug wrench from the jack.
Press the button on the wrench to
extend the handle. Fold down the
wrench socket.
10. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise, but do not
remove them until the wheel is off
the ground. 11.
The vehicle jacking points are shown
here, and are depicted on the warning
label on the jack.
12. Small arrow-shaped marks on the sills show the location of the jacking
points. 13. Raise the wheel by turning the jack
handle clockwise.
14. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench. 15. Replace the flat tire with the spare
tire, marking sure the valve stem is
facing outward. Reinstall the lug nuts
until the wheel is snug against the
hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts
until the wheel has been lowered.
16. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 17.
Remove the jack and fully tighten the
lug nuts in the order shown. See
Technical Specifications (page
338).
Stowing the flat tire
1. Stand the flat tire vertically in the mini-spare tub with the tire's valve
stem facing rearward toward the
luggage compartment.
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2. Fasten the flat tire to the luggage
compartment back panel by inserting
the L-shaped bolt through one of the
lug bolt holes in the wheel.
3. Turn the L-shaped bolt clockwise into the threaded hole in the luggage
compartment back panel until the tire
is secured.
4. Unblock the diagonally opposite wheel. Stowing the jack With the road wheel in the vertical position
in the spare tire tub, the jack assembly
does not fit in its standard position. Secure
the jack in the alternate position by
inserting the wing bolt through the jack as
shown.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications WARNING: When you install a wheel, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign
materials present 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 fasteners
that attach the rotor to the hub so they do not interfere with the mounting surfaces of
the wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact at the wheel
mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while
your vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss of vehicle control, personal injury or death. Ib-ft (Nm)
*
Bolt size
100 (135)
1/2-20 x 1.5
* Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford
recommended replacement fasteners.
Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles (160 kilometers) after any
wheel disturbance (such as tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal).
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When to Expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message
Vehicle Use and Example
Interval
Normal
7,500– 10,000 mi
(12,000– 16,000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5,000– 7,500 mi
(8,000– 12,000 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3,000–5,000 mi
(5,000–8,000 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Normal Maintenance Intervals At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Change engine oil and filter. 2
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints (four wheel drive only).
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-
joints.
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Flat Tire
See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 334
Floor Mats......................................................256
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 88
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals.................................. 81
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
US Only...................................................................... 11
Ford Protect
...................................................493
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 494
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 493
Four-Wheel Drive
.........................................188
Principle of Operation...................................... 188
Front Fog Lamps............................................88
Front Parking Aid.........................................203 Obstacle Distance Indicator......................... 204
Front Passenger Sensing System............46
Fuel and Refueling........................................172
Fuel Consumption
........................................179
Advertised Capacity........................................... 179
Fuel Economy....................................................... 179
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................174
Fuel Quality - E85.........................................173 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles.............................................................. 173
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................. 174
Fuel Quality - Gasoline................................172 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 172
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................259
Fuses..................................................................271
Fuse Specification Chart............................271
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel........276
Power Distribution Box..................................... 271
G
Garage Door Opener....................................157
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............157
Gauges...............................................................96 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............99
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 99
Information Display............................................. 98
Type 1........................................................................\
96Type 2........................................................................\
97
Type 3....................................................................... 98
Gearbox See: Transmission.............................................. 184
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................53
Intelligent Access................................................. 53
General Maintenance Information.......495 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 497
Owner Checks and Services......................... 496
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 495
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 495
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 495
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada
..........................................................267
Getting the Services You Need..............264 Away From Home............................................. 264
Global Opening................................................91 Moonroof.................................................................. 91
Remote Control Front Windows..................... 91
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 194
Hazard Flashers
...........................................259
HDC See: Using Hill Descent Control................... 200
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps.................... 299
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................86
Headrest See: Head Restraints......................................... 139
Head Restraints
............................................139
Adjusting the Head Restraint........................ 140
Tilting Head Restraints ..................................... 141
Heated Exterior Mirrors
...............................137
Heated Rear Window..................................137
Heated Seats.................................................154 Front Seats............................................................ 154
Second Row Heated Seats............................. 155
Heated Steering Wheel...............................80
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 129
Hill Start Assist..............................................194 Switching the System On and Off...............195
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 194
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