2019 LINCOLN MKZ Owners Manual

Driving with a T-type Mini-spare or Full-sizeDissimilar Spare With Label on Wheel
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 washing equipment.
•Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire.
Use of the above dissimilar spare wheel atany one wheel location 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, if applicable.
Driving With a Full-size Dissimilar SpareWheel 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 washing equipment.
•Use snow chains on the end of thevehicle with the dissimilar spare wheeland tire assembly.
Use of the above dissimilar spare wheel atany one wheel location 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.
Give additional caution to the following whendriving with the full-size dissimilar sparewheel and tire assembly:
•Towing a trailer.
•Driving vehicles equipped with a camperbody.
•Driving vehicles with a load on the cargorack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-sizedissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly andseek service as soon as possible.
Changing a Road Wheel Procedure
WARNING: When one of the frontwheels is off the ground, the transmissionalone will not prevent the vehicle frommoving or slipping off the jack, even if thetransmission is in park (P).
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WARNING: To help prevent yourvehicle from moving when changing a wheel,shift the transmission into park (P), set theparking brake and use an appropriate blockor wheel chock to secure the wheeldiagonally opposite to the wheel beingchanged. For example, when changing thefront left wheel, place an appropriate blockor wheel chock on the right rear wheel.
WARNING: Do not work on yourvehicle when the jack is the only support. Ifthe vehicle slips off the jack, you or someoneelse could be seriously injured.
WARNING: Do not attempt to changea tire on the side of the vehicle close tomoving traffic. Pull far enough off the roadto avoid the danger of being hit whenoperating the jack or changing the wheel.
WARNING: Always use the jackprovided as original equipment with yourvehicle. If using a jack other than the oneprovided, make sure the jack capacity isadequate for the vehicle weight, includingany vehicle cargo or modifications. If you areunsure if the jack capacity is adequate,contact the authorized dealer.
Note:Passengers should not remain in yourvehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
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. For vehicles with amanual transmission, place thetransmission in reverse (R) after theengine is turned off.
3.Block both the front and rear of the wheeldiagonally opposite the flat tire. Forexample, if the left front tire is flat, blockthe right rear wheel.
4. Remove the carpeted wheel cover.
5. Remove the spare tire bolt securing thespare tire by turning it counterclockwise.
6.Remove the spare tire from the spare tirecompartment.
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7. Remove the lug wrench and jack fromthe spare tire compartment.
8.To remove the wrench from the jack, turnthe hex nut on the jack counterclockwise.This lowers the jack and loosens themechanical lock.
9. If your vehicle has a wheel trim, use thetool supplied to remove it and access thelug nuts.
10. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-halfturn counterclockwise, but do notremove them until the wheel is raisedoff the ground.
11. The vehicle jacking points are shownhere, and can be identified by thetriangle markings on the molding. Thetriangle marking may be on the side orthe underside of the molding. Thejacking points are identified on vehicleswithout moldings by a pair of arrows onthe metal flange pointing to the jackingpoint between them. Details aredepicted on the warning label on thejack.
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12.Place the jack at the jacking point nextto the tire you are changing. Turn thejack handle clockwise until the wheelis completely off the ground.
13. Remove the lug nuts with the lugwrench.
14.Replace the flat tire with the spare tire,making sure the valve stem is facingoutward. Reinstall the lug nuts until thewheel is snug against the hub. Do notfully tighten the lug nuts until the wheelhas been lowered. If you are using thetemporary tire, the lug nut washers donot appear to be flush with the rim. Thisis normal only when using thetemporary spare tire.
15. Lower the wheel by turning the jackhandle counterclockwise.
16. Remove the jack and fully tighten thelug nuts in the order shown. SeeTechnical Specifications (page 364).
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17.To store the folded wrench on the jack,engage the bracket of the jack base onthe wrench feature as shown. Swingthe wrench upward and adjust theheight of the jack until the pin engagesthe hole. Tighten the hex nut clockwiseby hand until secure.
18. Put the flat tire, jack and lug wrenchaway. Make sure the jack is fastenedsecurely before you drive.
19. Unblock the wheel.
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Stowing the Flat Tire Without theRetainer Strap
You can temporarily stow the full-size roadwheel in the spare tire compartment.
1.Lift the carpeted wheel cover at an angleto access the spare tire compartment.
2.Place the wheel in the spare tire well withthe valve stem facing down.
3.Install the shorter jack retainer bolt to thejack bolt-down bracket through thecentre of the wheel. Finally, wind thewheel retainer down to secure the wheelin place.
4. Place the jack and tools back into thespare tire compartment.
5. Replace the carpeted wheel cover.
Stowing the Flat Tire Using theRetainer Strap (If Equipped)
You can temporarily stow the full-size roadwheel in the spare tire compartment.
1. Find the flat tire retainer strap tuckedinside the jack channel.
2.Locate the jack bolt-down bracket. Pushthe retainer strap through the jackbolt-down bracket.
3.Put the jack and lug wrench away. Makesure the jack is fastened so it does notrattle when you drive.
4.Stow the flat tire on the floor in the cargoarea.
5. Weave the retainer strap through thewheel openings.
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6. Secure the flat tire by tying a flat knot.
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 thewheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel. Make sure to secure any fasteners that attach therotor to the hub so they do not interfere with the mounting surfaces of the wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact atthe wheel mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while your vehicle is in motion, resulting in lossof vehicle control, personal injury or death.
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lb.ft (Nm)1Bolt Size
150 lb.ft (204 Nm)M14 x 1.5
1 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 aflat tire or wheel removal.
Wheel pilot bore.A
Inspect the wheel pilot hole and mountingsurface prior to installation. Remove anyvisible corrosion or loose particles.
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