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2. Firmly screw the air compressor hose

After using the kit to seal your tire, you will

need to replace the sealant canister and

hose. Sealant canister and hose service

kits can be obtained at an authorized Ford

dealer. Empty sealant canisters may be

disposed of at home. However, canisters

still containing liquid sealant should be

disposed of by your local authorized Ford

dealer or tire dealer, or in accordance with

local waste disposal regulation.

onto the valve stem by turning

clockwise.

3. With the compressor off, the gauge of

the kit will display the tire inflation

pressure.

Note: If you are proceeding from the First

stage: Reinflating the tire with sealing

compound and air section and have injected

sealant in the tire and the pressure is below

20 psi (1.4 bar), stop and call roadside

assistance. If tire pressure is above 20 psi

(1.4 bar), continue to the next step.

TIRE CARE

Information About Uniform

4. If required, turn on the compressor and

adjust the tire to the recommended

inflation pressure shown on the tire

label located on the driver's door or

door jamb area. The tire pressure

should be checked with the

Tire Quality Grading

compressor turned OFF in order to get

an accurate pressure reading.

5. Unscrew the compressor hose from

the valve stem and re-install the valve

cap. Leaving the sealant bottle

attached to the compressor unit, safely

store in your vehicle the tire sealant and

inflator kit, the bottle lid and the orange

cap.

Tire Quality Grades apply to new

pneumatic passenger car tires.

The tire Quality Grades can be

found where applicable on the tire

sidewall between tread shoulder

and maximum section width. For

example: Treadwear 200

What to do after the tire has been

sealed

Note: After the sealing compound has been

used, the maximum vehicle speed is 50 mph

(80 km/h) and the maximum driving

distance is 124 mi (200 km). The sealed tire

should be inspected immediately.

You can check the tire pressure any time

within the 124 mi (200 km) by performing

the procedure from Second stage:

Checking tire pressure.

Regularly check the tire pressure until the

sealed tire is repaired or replaced by a tire

specialist. Before the tire is removed from

the trim, you must inform the tire specialist

that the tire contains sealant.

Traction AA Temperature A.

These Tire Quality Grades are

determined by standards that the

United States Department of

Transportation has set.

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Tire Quality Grades apply to new

Traction AA A B C

pneumatic passenger car tires.

They do not apply to deep tread,

winter-type snow tires,

WARNING: The traction

space-saver or temporary use

spare tires, light truck or LT type

tires, tires with nominal rim

diameters of 10 to 12 inches or

limited production tires as defined

in Title 49 Code of Federal

grade assigned to this tire is

based on straight-ahead braking

traction tests, and does not

include acceleration, cornering,

hydroplaning or peak traction

characteristics.

Regulations Part 575.104 ©)(2).

The traction grades, from highest

to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The

grades represent the tire’s ability

to stop on wet pavement as

measured under controlled

conditions on specified

U.S. Department of

Transportation-Tire quality

grades: The U.S. Department of

Transportation requires Ford

Motor Company to give you the

following information about tire

grades exactly as the government

has written it.

government test surfaces of

asphalt and concrete. A tire

marked C may have poor traction

performance.

Treadwear

The treadwear grade is a

Temperature A B C

comparative rating based on the

wear rate of the tire when tested

under controlled conditions on a

specified government test course.

For example, a tire graded 150

would wear 1½ times as well on

the government course as a tire

graded 100. The relative

WARNING: The

temperature grade for this tire is

established for a tire that is

properly inflated and not

overloaded. Excessive speed,

underinflation, or excessive

loading, either separately or in

combination, can cause heat

buildup and possible tire failure.

performance of tires depends

upon the actual conditions of their

use, however, and may depart

significantly from the norm due to

variations in driving habits, service

practices, and differences in road

characteristics and climate.

The temperature grades are A

(the highest), B and C,

representing the tire’s resistance

to the generation of heat and its

ability to dissipate heat when

tested under controlled conditions

on a specified indoor laboratory

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test wheel. Sustained high

Extra load: A class of P-metric or

Metric tires designed to carry a

heavier maximum load at 42 psi

(2.9 bar). Increasing the inflation

pressure beyond this pressure will

not increase the tire’s load

temperature can cause the

material of the tire to degenerate

and reduce tire life, and excessive

temperature can lead to sudden

tire failure. The grade C

corresponds to a level of

carrying capability.

performance which all passenger

car tires must meet under the

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety

Standard No. 139. Grades B and A

represent higher levels of

kPa: Kilopascal, a metric unit of

air pressure.

PSI: Pounds per square inch, a

standard unit of air pressure.

performance on the laboratory

test wheel than the minimum

required by law.

Cold tire pressure: The tire

pressure when the vehicle has

been stationary and out of direct

sunlight for an hour or more and

prior to the vehicle being driven for

1 mi (1.6 km).

Recommended inflation

pressure: The cold inflation

pressure 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) or Tire Label located on

the B-Pillar or the edge of the

driver’s door.

Glossary of Tire Terminology

Tire label: A label showing the

OE (Original Equipment) tire sizes,

recommended inflation pressure

and the maximum weight the

vehicle can carry.

Tire Identification Number

(TIN): A number on the sidewall

of each tire providing information

about the tire brand and

manufacturing plant, tire size and

date of manufacture. Also referred

to as DOT code.

Inflation pressure: A measure

B-pillar: The structural member

at the side of the vehicle behind

the front door.

of the amount of air in a tire.

Standard load: A class of

P-metric or Metric tires designed

to carry a maximum load at 35 psi

(2.41 bar)[36 psi (2.5 bar) for

Metric tires]. Increasing the

inflation pressure beyond this

pressure will not increase the tire’s

load carrying capability.

Bead area of the tire: Area of the

tire next to the rim.

Sidewall of the tire: Area

between the bead area and the

tread.

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Tread area of the tire: Area of

Information on P Type Tires

the perimeter of the tire that

contacts the road when mounted

on the vehicle.

Rim: The metal support (wheel)

for a tire or a tire and tube

assembly upon which the tire

beads are seated.

Information Contained on the

Tire Sidewall

Both U.S. and Canada Federal

regulations require tire

manufacturers to place

standardized information on the

sidewall of all tires. This

information identifies and

describes the fundamental

characteristics of the tire and also

provides a U.S. DOT Tire

Identification Number for safety

standard certification and in case

of a recall.

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.

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B. 215: Indicates the nominal

Note: You may not find this

information on all tires because it

is not required by federal law.

width of the tire in millimeters

from sidewall edge to sidewall

edge. In general, the larger the

number, the wider the tire.

Letter

rating

Speed rating

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 will 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.

You may find this information in

your owner’s manual. If not,

contact a local tire dealer.

M

N

Q

R

S

T

U

H

V

W

Y

81 mph (130 km/h)

87 mph (140 km/h)

99 mph (159 km/h)

106 mph (171 km/h)

112 mph (180 km/h)

118 mph (190 km/h)

124 mph (200 km/h)

130 mph (210 km/h)

149 mph (240 km/h)

168 mph (270 km/h)

186 mph (299 km/h)

Note: You may not find this

information on all tires because it

is not required by federal law.

Note: For tires with a maximum

speed capability over 149 mph

(240 km/h), tire manufacturers

sometimes use the letters ZR. For

those with a maximum speed

capability over 186 mph (299

km/h), tire manufacturers always

use the letters ZR.

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 mph

H. U.S. DOT Tire Identification

Number (TIN): This begins with

the letters DOT and indicates that

the tire meets all federal

standards. The next two numbers

or letters are the plant code

designating where it was

(130 km/h) to 186 mph

(299 km/h). These ratings are

listed in the following chart.

manufactured, the next two are

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the tire size code and the last four

*Treadwear The treadwear grade

is a comparative rating based on

the wear rate of the tire when

tested under controlled conditions

on a specified government test

course. For example, a tire graded

150 would wear one and one-half

times as well on the government

course as a tire graded 100.

*Traction: The traction grades,

from highest to lowest are AA, A,

B, and C. The grades represent the

tire's ability to stop on wet

pavement as measured under

controlled conditions on specified

government test surfaces of

asphalt and concrete. A tire

marked C may have poor traction

performance.

numbers represent the week and

year the tire was built. For

example, the numbers 317 mean

the 31st week of 1997. After 2000

the numbers go to four digits. For

example, 2501 means the 25th

week of 2001. The numbers in

between are identification codes

used for traceability. This

information is used to contact

customers if a tire defect requires

a recall.

I. M+S or M/S: Mud and Snow, or

AT: All Terrain, or

AS: All Season.

J. Tire Ply Composition and

Material Used: Indicates the

number of plies or the number of

layers of rubber-coated fabric in

the tire tread and sidewall. Tire

manufacturers also must indicate

the ply materials in the tire and the

sidewall, which include steel,

nylon, polyester, and others.

*Temperature: The temperature

grades are A (the highest), B and

C, representing the tire's

resistance to the generation of

heat and its ability to dissipate

heat when tested under controlled

conditions on a specified indoor

laboratory test wheel.

K. Maximum Load: Indicates the

maximum load in kilograms and

pounds that can be carried by the

tire. Refer to the Safety

M. Maximum Inflation

Pressure: Indicates the tire

manufacturer's maximum

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), for the correct tire

pressure for your vehicle.

permissible pressure or the

pressure at which the maximum

load can be carried by the tire. This

pressure is normally higher than

the manufacturer's recommended

cold inflation pressure, which can

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

L. Treadwear, Traction and

Temperature Grades:

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post, next to the driver's seating

A. LT: Indicates a tire, designated

by the Tire and Rim Association,

that is intended for service on light

trucks.

B. Load Range and Load

Inflation Limits: Indicates the

tire's load-carrying capabilities

and its inflation limits.

C. Maximum Load Dual lb (kg)

at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the

maximum load and tire pressure

when the tire is used as a dual,

defined as four tires on the rear

axle (a total of six or more tires on

the vehicle).

position), or Tire Label which is

located on the B-Pillar or the edge

of the driver’s door. The cold

inflation pressure should never be

set lower than the recommended

pressure on the vehicle label.

The tire suppliers may have

additional markings, notes or

warnings such as standard load,

radial tubeless, etc.

Additional Information

Contained on the Tire Sidewall

for LT Type Tires

D. Maximum Load Single lb

(kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates

the maximum load and tire

pressure when the tire is used as

a single, defined as two tires

(total) on the rear axle.

Information on T Type Tires

T type tires have some additional

information beyond those of P

type tires; these differences are

described below:

T145/80D16 is an example of a

tire size.

Note: The temporary tire size for

your vehicle may be different from

this example. Tire Quality Grades

do not apply to this type of tire.

LT type tires have some additional

information beyond those of P

type tires; these differences are

described below.

Note: Tire Quality Grades do not

apply to this type of tire.

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R: Indicates a radial type tire.

E. 16: Indicates the wheel or rim

diameter in inches. If you change

your wheel size, you will have to

purchase new tires to match the

new wheel diameter.

Location of the Tire Label

You will find a Tire Label

containing tire inflation pressure

by tire size and other important

information located on the B-Pillar

or the edge of the driver door.

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.

A. T: Indicates a type of tire,

designated by the Tire and Rim

Association, that is intended for

temporary service on cars,

sport-utility vehicles, minivans and

light trucks.

B. 145: 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.

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.

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.

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

D. D: Indicates a diagonal type tire.

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of the driver door. Failure to follow

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!

the tire pressure

recommendations can cause

uneven treadwear patterns and

adversely affect the way your

vehicle handles.

Maximum Inflation Pressure is

the tire manufacturer's maximum

permissible pressure or the

pressure at which the maximum

load can be carried by the tire. This

pressure is normally higher than

the manufacturer’s recommended

cold inflation pressure, which can

be found on the Safety

You are strongly urged to buy a

reliable tire pressure gauge, as

automatic service station gauges

may be inaccurate. Ford

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), or Tire Label which is

located on the B-Pillar or the edge

of the driver’s door. The cold

inflation pressure should never be

set lower than the recommended

pressure on the Safety

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.

Compliance Certification Label or

Always inflate your tires to the

Ford recommended inflation

pressure even if it is less than the

maximum inflation pressure

Tire Label.

When weather temperature

changes occur, tire inflation

pressures also change. A 10°F

(6°C) temperature drop can

cause a corresponding drop of

1 psi (7 kPa) in inflation pressure.

Check your tire pressures

information found on the tire. The

Ford recommended tire inflation

pressure is 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), or Tire Label which is

located on the B-Pillar or the edge

frequently and adjust them to the

proper pressure which can be

found on the Safety Compliance

Certification Label or Tire Label.

To check the pressure in your

tire(s):

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1. Make sure the tires are cool,

Note: Some spare tires operate at

a higher inflation pressure than the

other tires. For T-type mini-spare

tires, refer to the Dissimilar spare

wheel and tire assembly

meaning they are not hot from

driving even a mile.

Note: If you are checking tire

pressure when the tire is hot, (for

example, driven more than 1 mile

[1.6 kilometers], never bleed or

reduce air pressure. The tires are

hot from driving and it is normal for

pressures to increase above

information for a description. Store

and maintain at 60 psi (4.15 bar).

For full-size and dissimilar spare

tires, refer to the Dissimilar spare

wheel and tire assembly

information for a description. Store

and maintain at the higher of the

front and rear inflation pressure as

shown on the Tire Label.

6. Visually inspect the tires to

make sure there are no nails or

other objects embedded that

could poke a hole in the tire and

cause an air leak.

recommended cold pressures. A

hot tire at or below recommended

cold inflation pressure could be

significantly under-inflated.

Note: If you have to drive a

distance to get air for your tire(s),

check and record the tire pressure

first and add the appropriate air

pressure when you get to the

pump. It is normal for tires to heat

up and the air pressure inside to go

up as you drive.

7. Check the sidewalls to make

sure there are no gouges, cuts or

bulges.

2. Remove the cap from the valve

on one tire, then firmly press the

tire gauge onto the valve and

measure the pressure.

Inspecting Your Tires and

Wheel Valve Stems

Periodically inspect the tire treads

for uneven or excessive wear and

remove objects such as stones,

nails or glass that may be wedged

in the tread grooves. Check the tire

and valve stems for holes, cracks,

or cuts that may permit air

3. Add enough air to reach the

recommended air pressure.

Note: If you overfill the tire, release

air by pressing on the metal stem

in the center of the valve. Then

recheck the pressure with your tire

gauge.

leakage and repair or replace the

tire and replace the valve stem.

Inspect the tire sidewalls for

4. Replace the valve cap.

cracking, cuts, bruises and other

signs of damage or excessive

wear. If internal damage to the tire

is suspected, have the tire

5. Repeat this procedure for each

tire, including the spare.

demounted and inspected in case

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it needs to be repaired or replaced.

When the tire tread wears down

to the same height as these wear

bars, the tire is worn out and must

be replaced.

For your safety, tires that are

damaged or show signs of

excessive wear should not be used

because they are more likely to

blow out or fail.

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

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:

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

Tire Wear

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.

When the tread is worn down to

1/16th of an inch (2 mm), 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 will

appear on the tire when the tread

is worn down to 1/16th of an inch

(2 mm).

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.

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Tire Replacement

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.

Requirements

Your vehicle is equipped with tires

designed to provide a safe ride

and handling capability.

U.S. DOT Tire Identification

Number

WARNING: Only use

replacement tires and wheels

that are the same size, load

index, speed rating and type

(such as P-metric versus

Both United States and Canada

Federal regulations require tire

manufacturers to place

standardized information on the

sidewall of all tires. This

LT-metric or all-season versus

all-terrain) as those originally

provided by Ford. The

information identifies and

describes the fundamental

characteristics of the tire and also

provides a United States DOT Tire

Identification Number for safety

standard certification and in case

of a recall.

recommended tire and wheel

size may be found on either 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), or the

Tire Label which is located on

the B-Pillar or edge of the

driver's door. If this information

is not found on these labels, then

you should contact your

This begins with the letters DOT

and indicates that the tire meets

all federal standards. The next

two numbers or letters are the

plant code designating where it

was manufactured, the next two

are the tire size code and the last

four numbers represent the week

and year the tire was built. For

example, the numbers 317 mean

the 31st week of 1997. After 2000

the numbers go to four digits. For

example, 2501 means the 25th

week of 2001. The numbers in

between are identification codes

used for traceability. This

authorized dealer as soon as

possible. Use of any tire or wheel

not recommended by Ford can

affect the safety and

performance of your vehicle,

which could result in an

increased risk of loss of vehicle

control, vehicle rollover, personal

injury and death.

information is used to contact

customers if a tire defect requires

a recall.

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WARNING: To reduce the

WARNING: Always inflate

steel carcass tires with a remote

air fill with the person inflating

standing at a minimum of 12 ft

(3.66 m) away from the wheel

and tire assembly.

risk of serious injury, when

mounting replacement tires and

wheels, you should not exceed

the maximum pressure indicated

on the sidewall of the tire to set

the beads without additional

precautions listed below. If the

beads do not seat at the

Important: Remember to replace

the wheel valve stems when the

road tires are replaced on your

vehicle.

maximum pressure indicated,

re-lubricate and try again.

It is recommended that the two

WARNING: When inflating

the tire for mounting pressures

up to 20 psi (1.38 bar) greater

than the maximum pressure on

the tire sidewall, the following

precautions must be taken to

protect the person mounting the

tire:

front tires or two rear tires

generally be replaced as a pair.

The tire pressure sensors mounted

in the wheels (originally installed

on your vehicle) are not designed

to be used in aftermarket wheels.

The use of wheels or tires not

recommended by Ford Motor

Company may affect the

operation of your tire pressure

monitoring system.

If the tire pressure monitoring

system indicator is flashing, your

tire pressure monitoring system is

malfunctioning. Your replacement

tire might be incompatible with

your TPMS, or some component

of the TPMS may be damaged.

•

Make sure that you have the

correct tire and wheel size.

Lubricate the tire bead and

wheel bead seat area again.

Stand at a minimum of 12 ft

(3.66 m) away from the wheel

and tire assembly.

•

Use both eye and ear

protection.

WARNING:For a mounting

pressure more than 20 psi

(1.38 bar) greater than the

maximum pressure, a Ford

dealer or other tire service

professional should do the

mounting.

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Safety Practices

If you feel a sudden vibration or

ride disturbance while driving, or

you suspect your tire or vehicle

has been damaged, immediately

reduce your speed. Drive with

caution until you can safely pull

off the road. Stop and inspect the

tires for damage.

WARNING: If your vehicle

is stuck in snow, mud or sand, do

not rapidly spin the tires;

spinning the tires can tear the

tire and cause an explosion. A

tire can explode in as little as

three to five seconds.

If a tire is under-inflated, check the

tire for damage. If the tire is not

damaged, inflate it to the

WARNING: Do not spin the

wheels at over 34 mph

recommended tire pressure.

(55 km/h). The tires may fail and

injure a passenger or bystander.

If a tire is damaged, have it

replaced immediately. If your

vehicle has a spare wheel, fit the

spare wheel immediately and

have the damaged tire replaced

as soon as possible. If your vehicle

does not have a spare wheel, it

has a temporary mobility kit.

Driving habits have a great deal

to do with your tire mileage and

safety.

Observe posted speed limits.

Avoid fast starts, stops and turns.

Tire and Wheel Alignment

Avoid potholes and objects on the

A bad jolt from hitting a curb or

pothole can cause the front end

of your vehicle to become

road.

Do not run over curbs or hit the tire

against a curb when parking.

misaligned or cause damage to

your tires. If your vehicle seems to

pull to one side when you are

driving, the wheels may be out of

alignment. Have an authorized

dealer check the wheel alignment

periodically.

Highway Hazards

No matter how carefully you drive

there is always the possibility that

you may eventually have a flat tire

on the highway. Drive slowly to the

closest safe area out of traffic.

This may further damage the flat

tire, but your safety is more

important.

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Wheel misalignment in the front

Note: Your vehicle may be

equipped with a dissimilar spare

wheel and tire assembly. A

dissimilar spare wheel and tire

assembly is defined as a spare

wheel and tire assembly that is

different in brand, size or

or the rear can cause uneven and

rapid treadwear of your tires and

should be corrected by an

authorized dealer. Front-wheel

drive vehicles and those with an

independent rear suspension (if

equipped) may require alignment

of all four wheels.

The tires should also be balanced

periodically. An unbalanced tire

and wheel assembly may result in

irregular tire wear.

appearance from the road tires and

wheels. If you have a dissimilar

spare wheel and tire assembly it is

intended for temporary use only

and should not be used in a tire

rotation.

Note: After having your tires

rotated, inflation pressure must be

checked and adjusted to the

vehicle requirements.

Rotating your tires at the

recommended interval (as

indicated in the Scheduled

Maintenance chapter) will help

your tires wear more evenly,

providing better tire performance

and longer tire life.

Tire Rotation

WARNING: If the tire label

shows different tire pressures for

the front and rear tires and the

vehicle has a tire pressure

monitoring system, then you

need to update the settings for

the system sensors. Always

perform the system reset

procedure after tire rotation. If

you do not reset the system, it

may not provide a low tire

pressure warning when

Front-wheel drive vehicles (front

tires on the left side of the

diagram).

necessary.

Note: If your tires show uneven

wear ask an authorized dealer to

check for and correct any wheel

misalignment, tire imbalance or

mechanical problem involved

before tire rotation.

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Sometimes irregular tire wear can

USING SNOW CHAINS

be corrected by rotating the tires.

USING SUMMER TIRES

Summer tires provide superior

WARNING: Snow tires must be

the same size, load index and speed

rating as those originally provided by

Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not

recommended by Ford can affect the

safety and performance of your vehicle,

which could result in an increased risk of

loss of control, vehicle rollover, personal

injury and death. Additionally, the use of

non-recommended tires and wheels can

cause steering, suspension, axle, transfer

case or power transfer unit failure.

Follow the Ford recommended tire

inflation pressure found on the Safety

Compliance Certification Label (on the

door hinge pillar, door latch post or the

door edge that meets the door latch

post, next to the driver seat), or Tire

Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of the

driver door. Failure to follow the tire

pressure recommendations can cause

uneven treadwear patterns and

performance on wet and dry roads.

Summer tires do not have the Mud and

Snow (M+S or M/S) tire traction rating on

the tire side wall. Since summer tires do

not have the same traction performance

as All-season or Snow tires, we do not

recommend using summer tires when

temperatures drop to about 45°F (7°C) or

below (depending on tire wear and

environmental conditions) or in snow and

ice conditions. Like any tire, summer tire

performance is affected by tire wear and

environmental conditions. If you must drive

in those conditions, we recommend using

Mud and Snow (M+S, M/S), All-season or

Snow tires.

Always store your summer tires indoors at

temperatures above 19°F (-7°C). The

rubber compounds used in these tires lose

flexibility and may develop surface cracks

in the tread area at temperatures below

19°F (-7°C). If the tires have been

adversely affect the way your vehicle

handles.

subjected to 19°F (-7°C) or less, warm

them in a heated space to at least 41°F

(5°C) for at least 24 hours before installing

them on a vehicle, or moving the vehicle

with the tires installed, or checking tire

inflation. Do not place tires near heaters

or heating devices used to warm the room

where the tires are stored. Do not apply

heat or blow heated air directly on the tires.

Always inspect the tires after storage

periods and before use.

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