2019 FORD F-53 spare wheel

A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assemblyis defined as a spare wheel and tireassembly that is different in brand, size orappearance from the road tires and wheelsand can be one of three types:
1.T-type mini-spare: This spare tirebegins with the letter T for tire size andmay have Temporary Use Only molded inthe sidewall.
2.Full-size dissimilar spare with labelon wheel: This spare tire has a label onthe wheel that states: THIS WHEEL ANDTIRE ASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USEONLY.
When driving with one of the dissimilarspare tires listed above, do not:
•Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
•Load the vehicle beyond maximumvehicle load rating listed on the SafetyCompliance Label.
•Tow a trailer.
•Use snow chains on the end of thevehicle with the dissimilar spare tire.
•Use more than one dissimilar spare tireat a time.
•Use commercial car washingequipment.
•Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire.
Use of one of the dissimilar spare tireslisted above at any one wheel location canlead to impairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and brakingperformance.
•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 withoutlabel on wheel
When driving with the full-size dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
•Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
•Use more than one dissimilar sparewheel and tire assembly at a time.
•Use commercial car washingequipment.
•Use snow chains on the end of thevehicle with the dissimilar spare wheeland tire assembly.
The usage of a full-size dissimilar sparewheel and tire assembly can lead toimpairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and brakingperformance.
•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 dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly additionalcaution should be given to:
•Towing a trailer.
•Driving vehicles equipped with acamper body.
•Driving vehicles with a load on thecargo rack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-sizedissimilar spare wheel and tire assemblyand seek service as soon as possible.
Tire Change Procedure
WARNING: When one of the frontwheels is off the ground, thetransmission alone will not prevent thevehicle from moving or slipping off thejack, even if the transmission is in park(P).
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WARNING: To help prevent thevehicle from moving when you changea tire, be sure to place the transmissionin park (P), set the parking brake andblock (in both directions) the wheel thatis diagonally opposite (other side andend of the vehicle) to the tire beingchanged.
WARNING: Never get underneatha vehicle that is supported only by a jack.If the vehicle slips off the jack, you orsomeone else could be seriously injured.
WARNING: Do not attempt tochange a tire on the side of the vehicleclose to moving traffic. Pull far enoughoff the road to avoid the danger of beinghit when operating the jack or changingthe wheel.
WARNING: Always use the jackprovided as original equipment with yourvehicle. If using a jack other than the oneprovided as original equipment with yourvehicle, make sure the jack capacity isadequate for the vehicle weight,including any vehicle cargo ormodifications.
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 the diagonally opposite wheel.The parking brake is on thetransmission. Therefore, the vehicle willnot be prevented from moving when arear wheel is lifted, even if the parkingbrake is applied. Be sure to block bothdirections of the wheel that isdiagonally opposite to the wheel thatis being lifted.
4.Remove the spare tire and jack fromthe storage location.
5.Loosen the wheel nut by pulling up onthe handle of the lug nut wrench aboutone-half turn (counterclockwise). Donot remove the wheel lug nuts until youraise the tire off the ground.
6.Position the jack to raise the front orrear wheel. Raise the vehicle with thejack applied to the axle(s).
Note:Never use the rear differential as ajacking point.
7.Raise the vehicle until the wheel iscompletely off the ground.
8.Remove the lug nuts with the lug nutwrench.
9.Replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
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About This Manual...........................................5ABSSee: Brakes..............................................................41ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes...................................................................41AccessoriesSee: Replacement PartsRecommendation..............................................8Adjusting the Steering Wheel.....................12Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter..............107Appendices.....................................................163Audible Warnings and Indicators..............19Fail-Safe Cooling Warning Chime..................19Headlamps On Warning Chime......................20Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................20Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................20Shift to Park Warning Chime...........................20Automatic Transmission.............................38Brake-Shift Interlock..........................................40If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow....................................................................40Understanding the Positions of YourAutomatic Transmission..............................38Automatic Transmission FluidCheck..............................................................101Adjusting automatic transmission fluidlevels...................................................................102Automatic transmission fluid filter..............102Correct fluid level.................................................101High fluid level.....................................................102Low fluid level.......................................................101
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery......................105Brake Fluid Check.........................................102Hydroboost...........................................................103Hydromax..............................................................103Brakes..................................................................41General Information.............................................41Breaking-In.......................................................56
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Capacities and Specifications.................138Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates............................................................142Specifications......................................................139Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................109Catalytic Converter........................................35On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).....................36Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing.....................................................36Changing a Fuse............................................90Fuses........................................................................90Changing a Road Wheel............................129Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation......................................................129Tire Change Procedure.....................................130Changing the 12V Battery..........................105Battery relearn.....................................................106Changing the Engine Air Filter..................107Cleaning the Engine.....................................110Cleaning the Exterior..................................109Cleaning the Headlamps................................109Exterior Chrome Parts......................................109Exterior Plastic Parts.........................................109Stripes or Graphics............................................109Underbody.............................................................110Under Hood...........................................................110Cleaning the Wheels....................................110Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check..............................96Cruise Control...................................................12Principle of Operation........................................43Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control..................................43Customer Assistance...................................64
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Daytime Running Lamps..............................15Direction Indicators........................................15Driving Hints.....................................................56Driving Through Water..................................57DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps..........................15
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Safety Precautions........................................29Scheduled Maintenance Record.............152Scheduled Maintenance............................145Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains..................................129Spare WheelSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................129Special Notices.................................................8Fleet Telematics Modem.....................................9FordPass Connect..................................................9New Vehicle Limited Warranty..........................8On Board Diagnostics Data LinkConnector.............................................................9Special Instructions...............................................8Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance...............................................150Exceptions..............................................................151Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control..............................................43Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch.............................................25Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................25Failure to Start.......................................................26Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................26Important Ventilating Information................26Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving.................................................................26Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary...........................................................26Starting and Stopping the Engine...........25General Information............................................25Steering Wheel.................................................12Symbols Glossary.............................................5
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications.............134The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).........................66Tire Care............................................................113Glossary of Tire Terminology...........................114Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading...............................................................113Information Contained on the TireSidewall..............................................................115
Temperature A B C..............................................114Traction AA A B C.................................................113Treadwear...............................................................113TiresSee: Wheels and Tires.......................................113Towing a Trailer...............................................50Load Placement...................................................50Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........55Emergency Towing..............................................55Towing................................................................50Transmission Code Designation..............137Transmission....................................................38Transporting the Vehicle.............................62Type Approvals.............................................165RF Certification Logos for Tire PressureMonitoring Sensor(s)...................................165
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Under Hood Overview - CommercialChassis............................................................93Under Hood Overview - MotorhomeChassis............................................................94Using Cruise Control.....................................43Canceling the Set Speed..................................44Changing the Set Speed...................................43Resuming the Set Speed..................................44Setting the Cruise Speed..................................43Switching Cruise Control Off...........................44Switching Cruise Control On............................43Using Snow Chains......................................129Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only)...........................67
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Vehicle Care...................................................109General Information..........................................109Vehicle Certification Label.........................137Vehicle Identification Number.................136Vehicle Storage................................................111Body...........................................................................111Brakes.......................................................................112Cooling system......................................................111Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery................111Engine........................................................................111Fuel system.............................................................111General.....................................................................111
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