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Notice to utility vehicle and truck

owners

GENERAL INFORMATION

Use only approved wheel and tire sizes,

using other sizes could damage your

vehicle. If you change the diameter of the

tires from that fitted at the factory, the

speedometer may not display the correct

speed. Take your vehicle to an authorized

Ford dealer to have the system

WARNING: Utility vehicles have a

significantly higher rollover rate than

other types of vehicles.

WARNING: Vehicles with a higher

center of gravity (utility and four-wheel

drive vehicles) handle differently than

vehicles with a lower center of gravity

(passenger cars). Avoid sharp turns,

excessive speed and abrupt steering in

these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously

increases the risk of losing control of your

vehicle, vehicle rollover, personal injury

and death.

reprogrammed. If you intend to change the

size of the wheels from that fitted by the

manufacturer, you can check the suitability

with an authorized dealer.

Additional information related to the

functionality and maintenance of your tires

can be found later in this chapter. See

General Information (page 248).

The Ford recommended tire inflation

pressures can be found on the Tire Label,

which is located on the B-pillar or the edge

of the driver's door. This information can

also be found on the Safety Compliance

Certification Label, affixed to either the

door hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the

door edge that meets the door latch post;

next to the driver’s seating position.

Ford strongly recommends maintaining

these tire pressures at all times. Failure to

follow the tire pressure recommendations

can cause uneven treadwear patterns,

reduced fuel economy, and adversely

affect the way your vehicle handles.

WARNING: In a rollover crash, an

unbelted person is significantly more

likely to die than a person wearing a

seatbelt.

WARNING: Do not become

overconfident in the ability of four-wheel

drive vehicles. Although a four-wheel

drive vehicle may accelerate better than

a two-wheel drive vehicle in low traction

situations, it won't stop any faster than

two-wheel drive vehicles. Always drive

at a safe speed.

Note: Check and set the tire pressure at the

ambient temperature in which you are

intending to drive your vehicle and when the

tires are cold.

Utility vehicles and trucks handle

differently than passenger cars in the

various driving conditions that are

encountered on streets, highways and

off-road. Utility vehicles and trucks are not

designed for cornering at speeds as high

as passenger cars any more than low-slung

sports cars are designed to perform

satisfactorily under off-road conditions.

Note: Check your tire pressures at least

once per month.

Set the pressure for your spare tire to the

highest value given for your vehicle and tire

size combination, if equipped.

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Study your owner's manual and any

Note: The kit may be used as an air

compressor for tire inflation maintenance

when the sealant bottle is not assembled

to the compressor.

supplements for specific information about

equipment features, instructions for safe

driving and additional precautions to

reduce the risk of an accident or serious

injury.

The kit is located under the floor in the

luggage compartment.

How your vehicle differs from

other vehicles

Sport utility vehicles and trucks can differ

from some other vehicles in a few

noticeable ways. Your vehicle may be:

•

Higher - to allow higher load carrying

capacity and to allow it to travel over

rough terrain without getting hung up

or damaging underbody components.

•

Shorter - to give it the capability to

approach inclines and drive over the

crest of a hill without getting hung up

or damaging underbody components.

All other things held equal, a shorter

wheelbase may make your vehicle

quicker to respond to steering inputs

than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase.

Compressor

Sealant bottle

The kit consists of an air compressor to

inflate the tire and a sealing compound in

a canister that will effectively seal most

punctures caused by nails or similar

objects. This kit will provide a temporary

tire repair allowing you to drive your vehicle

up to 120 mi (200 km) at a maximum

speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) to reach a tire

service location.

•

Narrower - to provide greater

maneuverability in tight spaces,

particularly in off-road use.

As a result of the above dimensional

differences, Sport utility vehicles and

trucks often have a higher center of gravity

and a greater difference in center of gravity

between the loaded and unloaded

condition. These differences that make

your vehicle so versatile also make it

handle differently than an ordinary

passenger car.

Note: Sealant compound contains latex.

Use appropriate precautions to avoid any

allergic reactions.

General Information

TIRESEALANTANDINFLATOR

KIT

Your vehicle may not have a spare wheel

and tire. In these cases it will be supplied

with a temporary mobility kit which will

only repair one damaged tire. Only use the

kit supplied with your vehicle.

WARNING: Failure to follow these

guidelines could result in an increased

risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or

death.

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Punctures larger than 0.24 in (6 mm) may

•

Do not allow the compressor to

not be sealable. Tire sidewall damage

cannot be temporarily repaired.

operate continuously for more than 15

minutes. This will help prevent the

compressor from overheating.

Note: Do note use the kit if you have

severely damaged a tire. Only seal

punctures located within the tire tread with

the kit.

•

Never leave the kit unattended when

it is operating.

•

Keep the kit away from children.

Loss of air pressure may adversely affect

Only use the kit when the ambient

temperature is between -22.0°F

(-30°C) and 157.9°F (70°C).

Only use the sealing compound before

the use-by date which is printed on the

top of sealant bottle.

After sealant use, an authorized Ford

dealer must replace the tire pressure

monitoring system sensor and valve

stem on the wheel.

Operating the kit could cause an

electrical disturbance in radio, CD, and

DVD player operation.

tire performance. For this reason:

•

Drive carefully and avoid abrupt

steering maneuvers.

Periodically monitor tire inflation

pressure in the affected tire; if the tire

is losing pressure, have the vehicle

towed.

•

Read the information in the Tips for

Use of the Kit section to make sure safe

operation of the kit and your vehicle.

•

Note: Do not drive the vehicle above

50 mph (80 km/h).

What to do when a tire is punctured

Note: Do not drive further than 124 mi

(200 km). Drive only to the closest

authorized Ford dealer or tire repair shop to

have your tire inspected.

A tire puncture within the tire's tread area

can be sealed in two stages with the kit.

•

In the first stage, the tire will be

reinflated with a sealing compound

and air. After the tire has been inflated,

you will need to drive the vehicle

approximately 4 mi (6 km) to distribute

the sealant in the tire.

Tips for use of the kit

To ensure safe operation of the kit:

•

Read all instructions and cautions fully.

Before operating the kit, make sure

your vehicle is safely off the road and

away from moving traffic. Switch on

the hazard lights.

•

In the second stage, you will need to

check the tire pressure and adjust, if

necessary, to the vehicle's specified

tire inflation pressure.

•

Always set the parking brake to ensure

the vehicle doesn't move unexpectedly.

Do not remove any foreign objects,

such as nails or screws, from the tire.

When using the kit, if the vehicle is

outdoors or in a well-ventilated area,

leave the engine running so the

compressor does not drain the

vehicle's battery.

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