2023 FORD F650/750 height

Information on P Type Tires
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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
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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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Rear Axle Fluid Check................................260
Rear Axle..........................................................134
General Information..........................................134Rear Seat Armrest.........................................94
Rear Seats.........................................................93
Recommended Towing Weights.............179
Refueling - Diesel..........................................110
Refueling - Gasoline.....................................112
Remote Control..............................................46
Removing a Headlamp.............................250
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............266
Replacement Parts
Recommendation.........................................17
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote
Control.............................................................47
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada
Only)..............................................................199
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.
Only)..............................................................198
Resuming the Set Speed...........................162
Roadside Assistance..................................188
Roadside Emergencies..............................188
Rollover Warning.........................................338
Running-In
See: Breaking-In..................................................186Running Out of Fuel - Diesel.....................110
Running Out of Fuel - Gasoline................110
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Safety Precautions......................................105
Scheduled Maintenance............................319
Seatbelt Extensions......................................44
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.......................41
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................42
Seatbelts............................................................37
Principle of Operation.........................................37Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime...............................................................42
Seats...................................................................88
Security..............................................................50
Selective Catalytic Reductant System -
Diesel...............................................................118
Setting the Cruise Control Speed...........161
Sitting in the Correct Position...................88
Snow Chains
See: Using Snow Chains.................................284
Spare WheelSee: Changing a Road Wheel.......................284Special Notices................................................18
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance...............................................329
Speed Control
See: Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive
Cruise Control.................................................155
See: Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise
Control................................................................161
Spring U-Bolt Check..................................260
Stability Control.............................................151
Principle of Operation - Vehicles With: Air
Brakes.................................................................152
Principle of Operation - Vehicles With:
Hydraulic Brakes.............................................151
Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch..........................................100Starting a Gasoline Engine........................101
Starting and Stopping the Engine.........100
General Information.........................................100
Starting the Engine............................................102
Starting the Engine......................................102Starting a Diesel Engine...................................102Steering............................................................167
Steering System Inspection....................259
Steering Wheel.................................................51
Storage Compartments..............................99
Streaming Bluetooth Audio......................312
Sun Visors.........................................................62
Suspension System Inspection..............259
Switching Cruise Control On and
Off....................................................................161
Switching Off the Engine...........................102
Switching the Pneumatic Locking
Differential On and Off............................135
Symbols Glossary...........................................10
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications............288The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only).......................196
Tire Care..........................................................269
Tires
See: Wheels and Tires.....................................269Towing a Trailer..............................................178
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