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Information Contained on the TireSidewall
Both United States and Canada Federalregulations require tire manufacturersto place standardized information on thesidewall of all tires. This informationidentifies and describes the fundamentalcharacteristics of the tire and alsoprovides a U.S. DOT Tire IdentificationNumber for safety standard certificationand in case of a recall.
Information on P Type Tires
P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tiresize, load index and speed rating. Thedefinitions of these items are listedbelow. (Note that the tire size, load indexand speed rating for your vehicle maybe different from this example.)
A. P: Indicates a tire, designated by theTire and Rim Association, that may beused for service on cars, sport utilityvehicles, minivans and light trucks. Note:If your tire size does not begin with aletter this may mean it is designated byeither the European Tire and RimTechnical Organization or the Japan TireManufacturing Association.
B. 215: Indicates the nominal width ofthe tire in millimeters from sidewall edgeto sidewall edge. In general, the largerthe number, the wider the tire.
C. 65: Indicates the aspect ratio whichgives 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 yourwheel size, you will have to purchasenew tires to match the new wheeldiameter.
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T type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of P type tires;these differences are described below:
A. T: Indicates a type of tire, designatedby the Tire and Rim Association, that isintended for temporary service on cars,sport utility vehicles, minivans and lighttrucks.
B. 145: Indicates the nominal width ofthe tire in millimeters from sidewall edgeto sidewall edge. In general, the largerthe number, the wider the tire.
C. 80: Indicates the aspect ratio whichgives the tire's ratio of height to width.Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a shortsidewall.
D. D: Indicates a diagonal type tire.
R: Indicates a radial type tire.
E. 16: Indicates the wheel or rimdiameter in inches. If you change your
wheel size, you will have to purchasenew tires to match the new wheeldiameter.
Recommended Tire Pressures andInflating Your Tires
Safe operation of your vehicle requiresthat your tires are properly inflated.Remember that a tire can lose up to halfof its air pressure without appearing flat.Every day before you drive, check yourtires. If one looks lower than the others,use a tire gauge to check the pressureof all tires and adjust if required.
At least once a month and before longtrips, inspect each tire and check the tirepressure with a tire gauge (includingspare, if equipped). Inflate all tires to theinflation pressure recommended by FordMotor Company.
WARNING: Under-inflation is themost common cause of tire failuresand may result in severe tire cracking,tread separation or blowout, withunexpected loss of vehicle control andincreased risk of injury. Under-inflationincreases sidewall flexing and rolling
resistance, resulting in heat buildup
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When the tread is worn down to onesixteenth of an inch (2 mm), tires mustbe replaced to help prevent your vehiclefrom skidding and hydroplaning. Built-intreadwear indicators, or wear bars,which look like narrow strips of smoothrubber across the tread will appear onthe tire when the tread is worn down toone sixteenth of an inch (2 mm).
When the tire tread wears down to thesame height as these wear bars, the tireis worn out and must be replaced.
Damage
Periodically inspect the tire treads andsidewalls for damage (such as bulges inthe tread or sidewalls, cracks in thetread groove and separation in the tread
or sidewall). If damage is observed orsuspected, have the tire inspected by atire professional. Tires can be damagedduring off-road use, so inspection afteroff-road use is also recommended.
Age
WARNING: Tires degrade overtime depending on many factors suchas weather, storage conditions, andconditions of use (load, speed, inflationpressure) the tires experiencethroughout their lives.In general, tires should be replacedafter six years regardless of treadwear. However, heat caused by hotclimates or frequent high loadingconditions can accelerate the agingprocess and may require tires to bereplaced more frequently.You should replace your spare tirewhen you replace the road tires orafter six years due to aging even if ithas not been used.
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number
Both United States and Canada Federalregulations require tire manufacturersto place standardized information on thesidewall of all tires. This informationidentifies and describes the fundamentalcharacteristics of the tire and alsoprovides a U.S. DOT Tire IdentificationNumber for safety standard certificationand in case of a recall.
This begins with the letters DOT andindicates that the tire meets all federalstandards. The next two numbers orletters are the plant code designatingwhere it was manufactured, the next twoare the tire size code and the last fournumbers represent the week and yearthe tire was built. For example, the
numbers 317 mean the 31st week of1997. After 2000, the numbers go to fourdigits. For example, 2501 means the25th week of 2001. The numbers inbetween are identification codes usedfor traceability. This information is usedto contact customers if a tire defectrequires a recall.
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Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)...............................................................261Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......260Roadside Assistance...................................248Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting RoadsideAssistance.......................................................249Vehicles Sold in the United States: GettingRoadside Assistance.....................................248Vehicles Sold in the United States: UsingRoadside Assistance.....................................248
Roadside Emergencies...............................248Running-InSee: Breaking-In.................................................245
Running Out of Fuel.....................................166Adding Fuel From a Portable FuelContainer..........................................................166Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................166
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Safety Canopy™...............................................55Safety Precautions........................................164Scheduled Maintenance Record..............490Scheduled Maintenance.............................479Seatbelt Extension..........................................47Seatbelt Height Adjustment.........................43Seatbelt Reminder..........................................45Belt-Minder™...........................................................45
Seatbelts...........................................................38Principle of Operation..........................................38
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime..............................................................44Conditions of operation......................................44
Seats.................................................................130Security..............................................................77Settings...........................................................436911 Assist...............................................................444Ambient Lighting................................................453Bluetooth..............................................................439Clock......................................................................438Display...................................................................455General.................................................................450Media Player........................................................437Mobile Apps.........................................................449Navigation............................................................446Phone....................................................................439Radio......................................................................445SiriusXM................................................................446Sound....................................................................436Valet Mode...........................................................456Vehicle...................................................................453Voice Control.......................................................455Wi-Fi & Hotspot....................................................451
Side Airbags.....................................................54Sitting in the Correct Position....................130
Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains..................................328
Spare WheelSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................333
Special Notices.................................................13New Vehicle Limited Warranty...........................13On Board Diagnostics Data LinkConnector............................................................13Special Instructions...............................................13
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance...............................................487Exceptions............................................................489
Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control...........................................203
Stability Control.............................................190Principle of Operation........................................190
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................159Automatic Engine Shutdown.............................161Failure to Start......................................................160Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes..................162Important Ventilating Information...................162Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving................................................................161Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary...........................................................161
Starting and Stopping the Engine.............158General Information............................................158
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