It is recommended that the two fronttires or two rear tires generally bereplaced as a pair if the worn tires stillhave usable depth.
To avoid potential All-Wheel Drive (AWD)malfunction or (AWD) system damage,it is recommended to replace all fourtires rather than mixing significantly worntires with new tires.
The tire pressure sensors mounted inthe wheels (originally installed on yourvehicle) are not designed to be used inaftermarket wheels.
The use of wheels or tires notrecommended may affect the operationof your tire pressure monitoring system.
If the tire pressure monitoring system
indicator is flashing, your system ismalfunctioning. Your replacement tiremight be incompatible with your tirepressure monitoring system, or somecomponent of the system may bedamaged.
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 it
has 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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USING SNOW CHAINS
WARNING: Do not exceed 30 mph(50 km/h). Failure to follow this instructioncould result in the loss of control of yourvehicle, personal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not use snow chainson snow-free roads.
WARNING: Only fit snow chains tospecified tires.
WARNING: If your vehicle is fittedwith wheel trims, remove them beforefitting snow chains.
WARNING: If you are driving inslippery conditions that require tire chainsor cables, then it is critical that you drivecautiously. Keep speeds down, allow forlonger stopping distances and avoidaggressive steering to reduce the chancesof a loss of vehicle control which can leadto serious injury or death. If the rear endof your vehicle slides while cornering, steerin the direction of the slide until you regaincontrol of your vehicle.
WARNING: Remember that evenadvanced technology cannot defy the lawsof physics. It's always possible to losecontrol of a vehicle due to inappropriatedriver input for the conditions. Aggressivedriving on any road condition can causeyou to lose control of your vehicleincreasing the risk of personal injury orproperty damage. Activation of theelectronic stability control system is an
indication that at least some of the tireshave exceeded their ability to grip theroad; this could reduce the operator'sability to control the vehicle potentiallyresulting in a loss of vehicle control, vehiclerollover, personal injury and death.
WARNING: Wheels and tires mustbe the same size, load index and speedrating as those originally fitted on thevehicle. Use of any other tire or wheel canaffect the safety and performance of yourvehicle. Additionally, the use ofnon-recommended tires and wheels cancause steering, suspension, axle, transfercase or power transfer unit failure. Followthe recommended tire inflation pressuresfound on the Safety ComplianceCertification label, or the Tire Label on theB-Pillar or the edge of the driver door.Failure to follow this instruction could resultin loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,or personal injury or death.
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The tires on your vehicle could haveall-weather treads to provide traction in rainand snow. In some climates you will need touse snow tires and chains on your vehicle inemergency situations or if required by law.
Note:The suspension insulation andbumpers will help prevent vehicle damage.Do not remove these components from yourvehicle when using snow tires and chains.
Note:Driving too fast for road conditionscreates the possibility of loss of vehiclecontrol. Driving at very high speeds forextended periods of time may result indamage to vehicle components.
Follow these guidelines when using snowtires and chains:
•The snow chains or cables must bemounted in pairs on the front tires only.
•Chains may damage aluminum wheels.
•Use ultra low profile cables, 10 mm orless in dimension as measured on thesidewall of your tire, only with 225/60R18all season tires.
•Do not use snow chains or cables with225/55R19, or 245/45R20.
•Not all S-class snow chains or cablesmeet these restrictions. Chains of thissize restriction will include a tensioningdevice.
•Purchase chains or cables from amanufacturer that clearly labels body totire dimension restrictions.
•When driving with snow chains do notexceed 30 mph (50 km/h) or themaximum speed recommended by thechain manufacturer, whichever is less.
•Install cables securely, verifying that thecables do not touch any wiring or brakelines.
•Drive cautiously. If you hear the cablesrub or bang against the vehicle, stop andretighten them. If this does not work,remove the cables to prevent vehicledamage.
•Remove the tire chains when they are nolonger needed. Do not use tire chains ondry roads.
If you have any questions regarding snowchains or cables, please contact yourauthorized dealer.
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CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
WARNING: Failure to follow theseguidelines could result in an increased riskof loss of vehicle control, injury or death.
WARNING: Do not attempt to changea tire on the side of the vehicle close tomoving traffic. Pull far enough off the roadto not obstruct the flow of traffic and avoidthe danger of being hit when operating thejack or changing the wheel.
WARNING: Switch the ignition offand apply the parking brake. If your vehiclehas a manual transmission, shift into firstor reverse gear. If your vehicle has anautomatic transmission, shift into park (P).
WARNING: Make sure that yourvehicle is on firm and level ground with thefront wheels pointing straight ahead andset up a warning triangle if available.
WARNING: To help prevent yourvehicle from moving when changing awheel, use an appropriate block or wheelchock to secure the wheel diagonallyopposite to the wheel being changed. Forexample, when changing the front leftwheel, place an appropriate block or wheelchock on the right rear wheel.
WARNING: Do not switch off stabilitycontrol or select sport mode, when usinga temporary spare wheel or after repairinga tire using the temporary mobility kit.
Make sure all passengers are out of yourvehicle.
If the spare wheel is the same type and sizeas the your vehicle road wheels, you can fitthe spare wheel and continue to drive in thenormal manner. We recommend that youhave the damaged road wheel and tirerepaired or replaced as soon as possible.
If the spare wheel is not the same type andsize as your vehicle road wheels, it has alabel showing the maximum driving speedlimit.
Note:Your vehicle may exhibit somedifferent driving characteristics if you fit thespare wheel.
Note: The ground clearance of your vehiclemay be reduced when the spare wheel isfitted. Take care when parking next to acurb.
Note:: If the spare wheel is fitted to yourvehicle, do not drive through an automaticcar wash.
On Plug-in and Full Hybrid Electric Vehiclesyou can find the jack and wrench to the leftof the spare tire.
On Non Plug-in or Full Hybrid ElectricVehicles, you can find the jack and wrenchunder the spare tire.
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WHEEL NUTS
WARNING: When you install a wheel, remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheelor the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel. Make sure to secure any fasteners that attach the rotorto the hub so they do not interfere with the mounting surfaces of the wheel. Installing wheels without following these steps can cause thewheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while your vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss of vehicle control, personal injury or death.
lb.ft (Nm)Bolt size
100 lb.ft (135 Nm)M12 x 1.5
*Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners.
Retighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque within 100 mi (160 km) after any wheel disturbance (such as tire rotation, changing a flat tire,wheel removal).
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