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 us. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel
is damaged, you should replace it rather
than repair it.
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 two types:
2. Full-size dissimilar spare with label
on wheel:
This spare tire has a label on
the wheel that states: THIS WHEEL AND
TIRE ASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USE
ONLY.
When driving with one of the dissimilar
spare tires listed above, do not:
• Exceed
50 mph (80 km/h).
• Load the vehicle beyond maximum
vehicle load rating listed on the Safety
Compliance Label.
• Tow a trailer.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire.
• Use more than one dissimilar spare tire
at a time.
• Use commercial car washing
equipment.
• Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire. Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires
listed above at any one wheel location can
lead to impairment of the following:
•
Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• 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 without
label on wheel
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
• Exceed
70 mph (113 km/h).
• Use more than one dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly at a time.
• Use commercial car washing
equipment.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare wheel
and tire assembly.
The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly can lead to
impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• 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 dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly additional
caution should be given to:
• Towing a trailer.
• Driving vehicles equipped with a
camper body.
• Driving vehicles with a load on the
cargo rack.
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Drive cautiously when using a full-size
dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
and seek service as soon as possible.
Tire Change Procedure
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
possible serious injury or death, do not
remove the full size spare tire from the
factory secured location. This location
is necessary to achieve police-rated
75 mph (120 km/h)
rear impact
crash-test performance. Removal
increases the risk of fuel leak in
high-speed rear impacts. WARNING:
The jack supplied with
this vehicle is only intended for changing
wheels. Do not use the vehicle jack other
than when you are changing a wheel in
an emergency. WARNING: Check that the vehicle
jack is not damaged or deformed and
the thread is lubricated and clean. WARNING:
To help prevent your
vehicle from moving when changing a
wheel, shift the transmission into park
(P), set the parking brake and use an
appropriate block or wheel chock to
secure the wheel diagonally opposite to
the wheel being changed. For example,
when changing the front left wheel,
place an appropriate block or wheel
chock on the right rear wheel. WARNING:
Always use the jack
provided as original equipment with your
vehicle. If using a jack other than the one
provided, make sure the jack capacity is
adequate for the vehicle weight,
including any vehicle cargo or
modifications. If you are unsure if the jack
capacity is adequate, contact the
authorized dealer. WARNING:
Do not work on your
vehicle when the jack is the only support
as your vehicle could slip off the jack.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death. WARNING:
Use only the specified
jacking points. If you use other positions,
you may damage the body, steering,
suspension, engine, braking system or
the fuel lines. WARNING:
Never place anything
between the vehicle jack and your
vehicle. WARNING:
Never place anything
between the vehicle jack and the ground. WARNING:
Park your vehicle so
that you do not obstruct the flow of
traffic or place yourself in any danger and
set up a warning triangle. WARNING:
Do not attempt to
change a tire on the side of the vehicle
close to moving traffic. Pull far enough
off the road to avoid the danger of being
hit when operating the jack or changing
the wheel.
Note: Passengers should not remain in your
vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
Note: Jack at the specified locations to
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Note:
No maintenance or additional
lubrication of your jack is required over the
service life of your vehicle.
1. Park on a level surface, set the parking
brake and switch on the hazard
flashers.
2. Apply the parking brake, place the transmission in park (P) or reverse (R)
for manual transmission. Turn the
engine off. 3. Block the wheel diagonally opposite
the flat tire. For example, if the left
front tire is flat, block the right rear
wheel. 4. Turn the wing nut securing the spare
tire counterclockwise, remove the wing
nut.
5. Remove the spare tire, jack and wrench
from the spare tire storage
compartment under the trunk load
floor. 6. Turn the hex nut on the jack
counterclockwise to remove the lug
wrench from jack. This lowers the jack
and loosens the mechanical lock.
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7. Unfold the wrench for use.
8. Remove the strap from the jack. 9. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half
turn counterclockwise, but do not
remove them until the flat tire is raised
off the ground. 10. Find the jacking points shown here,
small arrow-shaped marks on the
sills show the location of the jacking
points. 11. Place the jack at the jacking point
next to the tire which you are
changing. Turn the lug wrench handle
clockwise until the flat tire is
completely off the ground.
12. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench.
13. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is
facing outward.
14. Install the lug nuts snug against the hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts
until the vehicle is lowered.
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15. Turn the wrench handle
counterclockwise to lower the vehicle
completely. 16.
Remove the jack and fully tighten the
lug nuts in the order shown. See
Technical Specifications (page
274).
17. Remove the wheel blocks. Stowing the Jack 1.
To store the folded wrench on the jack,
engage the bracket of the jack base
and the lug wrench pin, swing the
wrench upwards, adjust jack height
until the wrench hook engages the hole
on jack. Tighten the hex nut clockwise
by hand until secure.
2. Place the jack in the spare tire compartment, install the wing nut and
tighten clockwise by hand until secure.
Stowing the Flat Tire
1. Secure the flat road wheel and tire in the spare tire storage compartment
under the trunk load floor. Place the
flat road wheel and tire over the
stowed jack and secure with the wing
nut.
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Check Every Month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level.
Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris. Check Every Six Months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Seatbelts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and seatbelt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.
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Multi-Point Inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghoses
Engine air filter
Suspension components for leaks ordamage
Exhaust system
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires (including spare) for wear and properpressure2
Fluid levels 1
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
2 If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration
Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive
way to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives you
immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
Your vehicle has an Intelligent Oil-Life
Monitor that determines when you should
change the engine oil based on how you
use your vehicle. By using several
important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning
your vehicle and reduces environmental
waste at the same time. This means you do not have to remember
to change the oil on a mileage-based
schedule. Your vehicle lets you know when
an oil change is due by displaying a
message in the information display.
The following table provides examples of
vehicle use and its impact on oil change
intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil
change intervals depend on several factors
and generally decrease with severity of
use.
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Changing a Road Wheel...........................268
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 269
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 270
Changing the 12V Battery
..........................231
Battery Management System....................... 232
Remove and Reinstall the Battery...............233
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.0L................................................................224
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.3L.................................................................225
Changing the Front Wiper Blades.........235
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades
...........236
Checking the Wiper Blades......................235
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................38
Child Restraint Positioning
.........................30
Child Safety......................................................20 General Information............................................ 20
Child Safety Locks..........................................32 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 32
Right-Hand Side................................................... 32
Cleaning Products
.......................................238
Materials............................................................... 238
Cleaning the Engine...................................240
Cleaning the Exterior
..................................239
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps......................... 239
Cleaning the Exterior Precautions...............239
Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 239
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 239
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 239
Underbody........................................................... 240
Under Hood......................................................... 240
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
.........................242
Cleaning the Interior....................................241 Mirrors..................................................................... 241
Cleaning the Wheels
..................................242
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................241
Climate Control..............................................101
Cold Weather Precautions
........................192
Collision, Damage or Fire Event..............198 Guidance for Ford Motor Company Electric
and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles Equipped
With High Voltage Batteries...................... 198
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 226Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........47
Airbags and Police Equipment....................... 48
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................170 Cross Traffic Alert Behavior When Trailer
is Attached........................................................ 173
Cross Traffic Alert Indicator............................. 173
Cross Traffic Alert Information Messages........................................................... 173
Cross Traffic Alert System Limitations........................................................ 172
Cross Traffic Alert System Sensors..............172
Switching the System On and Off................173
Using Cross Traffic Alert.................................... 171
Cruise Control
.................................................66
Cruise Control Indicators...........................166
Customer Assistance
..................................201
Customer Information................................337
Radio Frequency Certification Labels........337
D
Data Privacy
......................................................13
Services That Third Parties Provide...............13
Services That We Provide.................................. 13
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Configurable Daytime Running
Lamps...............................................................71
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)..............71
Decommissioning Requirements
..........336
Dark Car................................................................. 336
Integrated Computer Screen........................ 336
OBD-II Split Connector.................................... 336
Police Engine Idle.............................................. 336
Police Perimeter Alert...................................... 336
Pre-Collision Assist Disable........................... 336
Rear Camera On Demand.............................. 336
Vehicle Sealing of Aftermarket Equipment ....................................................... 336
Decommissioning the Vehicle
................336
Direction Indicators.........................................71
Doors and Locks.............................................58
Drive Mode Control......................................178 Drive Modes.......................................................... 178
Drive Modes
....................................................178
Deep Snow/Sand............................................... 178
Normal.................................................................... 179
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