Information on P Type Tires
P215/65R15 95H is an example of
a tire size, load index and speed
rating. The definitions of these
items are listed below. (Note that
the tire size, load index and speed
rating for your vehicle may be
different from this example.)
A.
P: Indicates a tire, designated
by the Tire and Rim Association,
that may be used for service on
cars, sport utility vehicles,
minivans and light trucks. Note:
If
your tire size does not begin with
a letter this may mean it is
designated by either the European
Tire and Rim Technical
Organization or the Japan Tire
Manufacturing Association. B.
215:
Indicates the nominal
width of the tire in millimeters
from sidewall edge to sidewall
edge. In general, the larger the
number, the wider the tire.
C. 65:
Indicates the aspect ratio
which gives the tire's ratio of
height to width.
D. R:
Indicates a radial type tire.
E. 15:
Indicates the wheel or rim
diameter in inches. If you change
your wheel size, you have to
purchase new tires to match the
new wheel diameter.
F. 95:
Indicates the tire's load
index. It is an index that relates to
how much weight a tire can carry.
Note: You may not find this
information on all tires because it
is not required by federal law.
G. H:
Indicates the tire's speed
rating. The speed rating denotes
the speed at which a tire is
designed to be driven for extended
periods of time under a standard
condition of load and inflation
pressure. The tires on your vehicle
may operate at different
conditions for load and inflation
pressure. These speed ratings may
need to be adjusted for the
difference in conditions. The
ratings range from
81– 186 mph
(130– 299 km/h). These ratings
are listed in the following chart.
Note: You may not find this
information on all tires because it
is not required by federal law.
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C.
80: Indicates the aspect ratio
which gives the tire's ratio of
height to width. Numbers of 70 or
lower indicate a short sidewall.
D. D:
Indicates a diagonal type tire.
R:
Indicates a radial type tire.
E. 16:
Indicates the wheel or rim
diameter in inches. If you change
your wheel size, you have to
purchase new tires to match the
new wheel diameter.
Inflating Your Tires
Safe operation of your vehicle
requires that your tires are
properly inflated. Remember that
a tire can lose up to half of its air
pressure without appearing flat.
Every day before you drive, check
your tires. If one looks lower than
the others, use a tire gauge to
check pressure of all tires and
adjust if required.
At least once a month and before
long trips, inspect each tire and
check the tire pressure with a tire
gauge (including spare, if
equipped). Inflate all tires to the
inflation pressure recommended
by Ford Motor Company.
You are strongly urged to buy a
reliable tire pressure gauge, as
automatic service station gauges
may be inaccurate. Ford
recommends the use of a digital
or dial-type tire pressure gauge
rather than a stick-type tire
pressure gauge. Use the recommended cold
inflation pressure for optimum tire
performance and wear.
Under-inflation or over-inflation
may cause uneven treadwear
patterns
WARNING: Under-inflation
is the most common cause of
tire failures and may result in
severe tire cracking, tread
separation or blowout, with
unexpected loss of vehicle
control and increased risk of
injury. Under-inflation increases
sidewall flexing and rolling
resistance, resulting in heat
buildup and internal damage to
the tire. It also may result in
unnecessary tire stress, irregular
wear, loss of vehicle control and
accidents. A tire can lose up to
half of its air pressure and not
appear to be flat!
Always inflate your tires to the
Ford recommended inflation
pressure even if it is less than the
maximum inflation pressure
information found on the tire. The
Ford recommended tire inflation
pressure is found on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label or
Tire Label. Failure to follow the tire
pressure recommendations can
cause uneven treadwear patterns
and adversely affect the way your
vehicle handles.
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Improper or inadequate vehicle
maintenance can cause tires to
wear abnormally. Inspect all your
tires, including the spare,
frequently, and replace them if
one or more of the following
conditions exist:
Tire Wear
When the tread is worn down to
one sixteenth of an inch (2
millimeters), tires must be
replaced to help prevent your
vehicle from skidding and
hydroplaning. Built-in treadwear
indicators, or wear bars, which
look like narrow strips of smooth
rubber across the tread appears
on the tire when the tread is worn
down to one sixteenth of an inch
(2 millimeters).
When the tire tread wears down
to the same height as these wear
bars, the tire is worn out and must
be replaced. Damage
Periodically inspect the tire treads
and sidewalls for damage, such
as bulges in the tread or sidewalls,
cracks in the tread groove and
separation in the tread or sidewall.
If damage is observed or
suspected have the tire inspected
by a tire professional. Tires can be
damaged during off-road use, so
inspection after off-road use is
also recommended.
Age
WARNING: Tires degrade
over time depending on many
factors such as weather, storage
conditions, and conditions of use
(load, speed, inflation pressure)
the tires experience throughout
their lives. WARNING:
In general, tires
should be replaced after six
years regardless of tread wear.
However, heat caused by hot
climates or frequent high loading
conditions can accelerate the
aging process and may require
tires to be replaced more
frequently. WARNING:
You should
replace your spare tire when you
replace the road tires or after six
years due to aging even if it has
not been used.
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See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 44
Perchlorate........................................................13
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 42
Power Seats.....................................................78
Air-Ride Seat.......................................................... 79
Power Steering Fluid Check....................206
Power Take-Off
..............................................119
Power Windows..............................................52
Bounce-Back......................................................... 52
One-Touch Up or Down..................................... 52
Window Lock......................................................... 52
Protecting the Environment........................16
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 251
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Rear Axle Fluid Check
.................................227
Changing the Fluid............................................. 227
Checking the Fluid Level.................................. 227
Rear Axle
..........................................................120
General Information.......................................... 120
Rear Seat Armrest..........................................81
Rear Seats........................................................80 Folding the Rear Seat Back (Crew Cab)
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Folding up the Rear Seat Cushion.................80
Returning the Seat to the Seating Position............................................................... 80
Recommended Towing Weights............145
Refueling - Diesel
...........................................97
Fuel Filler Cap....................................................... 98
Fuel Fill Rate.......................................................... 98
Refueling - Gasoline.....................................98 Fuel Filler Cap....................................................... 99
Remote Control..............................................40 Car Finder................................................................. 41
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 40
Replacing the Battery.......................................... 41
Sounding a Panic Alarm..................................... 41
Removing a Headlamp...............................212
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
...............233
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................13
Collision Repairs.................................................... 13Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical
Repairs.................................................................. 13
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 14
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control..............................................................41
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)...............................................................165
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................165
Roadside Assistance
...................................154
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 155
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 154
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 154
Roadside Emergencies...............................154
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 149
Running Out of Fuel - Diesel......................97 Purging Air From the System........................... 97
Starting the Engine.............................................. 97
Running Out of Fuel - Gasoline.................97
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Safety Precautions........................................92 Low Fuel Pressure................................................ 93
Satellite Radio..............................................282 Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 283
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............282
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.................. 283
Troubleshooting................................................. 283
Scheduled Maintenance Record
...........340
Scheduled Maintenance...........................322
Seatbelt Extension........................................39
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................36
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................37 Belt-Minder™......................................................... 37
Seatbelts...........................................................32 Principle of Operation......................................... 32
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime...............................................................37
Conditions of operation..................................... 37
Seats...................................................................75
Security..............................................................44
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