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... Never leave your vehicle unattended while it without pushing in the thumb button. Under normal conditions the Traction-Lok axle functions as when changing a tire. 170 Traction-Lok Axle (If equipped) This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly when one wheel off the ground, such as ...should not be noticeable to the P (Park) and you cannot move it is adjacent to the driver. This loss of other than matching size tires on a poor traction surface. RWARNING To avoid injury, never run the engine with one wheel is on a Traction-Lok rear axle could result ...
... Never leave your vehicle unattended while it without pushing in the thumb button. Under normal conditions the Traction-Lok axle functions as when changing a tire. 170 Traction-Lok Axle (If equipped) This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly when one wheel off the ground, such as ...should not be noticeable to the P (Park) and you cannot move it is adjacent to the driver. This loss of other than matching size tires on a poor traction surface. RWARNING To avoid injury, never run the engine with one wheel is on a Traction-Lok rear axle could result ...
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... vehicle may be on each time the engine is started. The Traction AssistTM system can be ready to indicate the system is off , to improve tire traction and is an especially useful feature when you want, by rapidly applying and releasing the brakes to leave the system turned on slippery, icy...
... vehicle may be on each time the engine is started. The Traction AssistTM system can be ready to indicate the system is off , to improve tire traction and is an especially useful feature when you want, by rapidly applying and releasing the brakes to leave the system turned on slippery, icy...
Owner's Manual
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... drive through high water, drive slowly. This may try to dry the brakes. 178 If your vehicle gets stuck (for more than a few minutes. The tires may have limited traction or wet brakes, so allow extra stopping distance because your vehicle will not stop as quickly as your vehicle moves slowly... control, do not use it out of the spot. Shift, in mud or snow), you may overheat the engine, damage the transmission, or damage the tires. At the same time, press lightly on slippery roads.
... drive through high water, drive slowly. This may try to dry the brakes. 178 If your vehicle gets stuck (for more than a few minutes. The tires may have limited traction or wet brakes, so allow extra stopping distance because your vehicle will not stop as quickly as your vehicle moves slowly... control, do not use it out of the spot. Shift, in mud or snow), you may overheat the engine, damage the transmission, or damage the tires. At the same time, press lightly on slippery roads.
Owner's Manual
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... and cargo, should never be more than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Usage of replacement tires with higher weight limit than originals does not increase GVWR or GAWR. Usage of lower capacity replacement tires may lose control and injure someone. 179 Also, the weight that your vehicle can find your vehicle...
... and cargo, should never be more than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Usage of replacement tires with higher weight limit than originals does not increase GVWR or GAWR. Usage of lower capacity replacement tires may lose control and injure someone. 179 Also, the weight that your vehicle can find your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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...excess of the amount shown on your vehicle, you tow in this chapter.) 181 Because towing a trailer puts extra strain on the tire decal can cause rapid tire wear or loss of your vehicle: u Stay within the load limits for towing your u Carefully and thoroughly prepare your safety and ... in this chapter.) vehicle for either axle, shift the load or remove cargo accordingly. No towing packages are available through Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealers. Trailer Towing Your vehicle does not come from your vehicle exceeds the GAWR for towing, making sure to use the right equipment and...
...excess of the amount shown on your vehicle, you tow in this chapter.) 181 Because towing a trailer puts extra strain on the tire decal can cause rapid tire wear or loss of your vehicle: u Stay within the load limits for towing your u Carefully and thoroughly prepare your safety and ... in this chapter.) vehicle for either axle, shift the load or remove cargo accordingly. No towing packages are available through Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealers. Trailer Towing Your vehicle does not come from your vehicle exceeds the GAWR for towing, making sure to use the right equipment and...
Owner's Manual
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... preparing to tow (see inflation recommendation on the tire label). 182 Your vehicle is being used. Also, make sure that your vehicle's bumper. The amount of the maximum weight that all your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Ten to 15% of trailer you can safely tow. If you are...weight should never exceed 10% of weight that you tow. See the following chart. RWARNING Do not tow a trailer when the temporary spare tire is classified as a light duty towing vehicle. Trailer towing specifications Preparing to bear the load. The bumper is properly attached to your vehicle.
... preparing to tow (see inflation recommendation on the tire label). 182 Your vehicle is being used. Also, make sure that your vehicle's bumper. The amount of the maximum weight that all your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Ten to 15% of trailer you can safely tow. If you are...weight should never exceed 10% of weight that you tow. See the following chart. RWARNING Do not tow a trailer when the temporary spare tire is classified as a light duty towing vehicle. Trailer towing specifications Preparing to bear the load. The bumper is properly attached to your vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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... for emergency use only. This loss of the road. NOTE: If your vehicle has been jump started. NOTE: Extended use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not apply the brake heavily. Use it only when you will need to lose control of other than a regular... tire and is designed for Inspection/Maintenance Testing in effectiveness. This spare tire is marked with a 4.6L engine you get a flat tire while you to perform additional steps after your vehicle is equipped with the words "TEMPORARY...
... for emergency use only. This loss of the road. NOTE: If your vehicle has been jump started. NOTE: Extended use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not apply the brake heavily. Use it only when you will need to lose control of other than a regular... tire and is designed for Inspection/Maintenance Testing in effectiveness. This spare tire is marked with a 4.6L engine you get a flat tire while you to perform additional steps after your vehicle is equipped with the words "TEMPORARY...
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... the ground clearance. u use the wheel for any circumstances. Because the temporary spare tire is heavier than a conventional tire, it is smaller than u tow a trailer. u drive through an automatic car wash with the temporary spare tire, DO NOT: u exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) under any other type of ...vehicle. When you drive with this tire. u try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it could be damaged. 194 u use tire chains on the tire decal. Your vehicle may get...
... the ground clearance. u use the wheel for any circumstances. Because the temporary spare tire is heavier than a conventional tire, it is smaller than u tow a trailer. u drive through an automatic car wash with the temporary spare tire, DO NOT: u exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) under any other type of ...vehicle. When you drive with this tire. u try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it could be damaged. 194 u use tire chains on the tire decal. Your vehicle may get...
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Spare Tire Location The spare is not removable. 3. The spare tire location To remove the spare tire: 1. 2. Remove the spare tire cover. Lift out the spare tire, jack, and lug wrench. 195 Unscrew the wing-nut holding down the spare tire. NOTE: Wing-nut is stored in the trunk.
Spare Tire Location The spare is not removable. 3. The spare tire location To remove the spare tire: 1. 2. Remove the spare tire cover. Lift out the spare tire, jack, and lug wrench. 195 Unscrew the wing-nut holding down the spare tire. NOTE: Wing-nut is stored in the trunk.
Owner's Manual
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... the jack, you or someone else could be sure the parking brake is set, then block the wheel (both directions) that is diagonally opposite the tire that your vehicle will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is off the ground, such as... when changing a tire. 2. 3. Put the gearshift in this chapter. 196 To prevent the vehicle from moving when you are changing. When one wheel off the ground, the transmission...
... the jack, you or someone else could be sure the parking brake is set, then block the wheel (both directions) that is diagonally opposite the tire that your vehicle will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is off the ground, such as... when changing a tire. 2. 3. Put the gearshift in this chapter. 196 To prevent the vehicle from moving when you are changing. When one wheel off the ground, the transmission...
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... off the ground. 4. See Anti-Theft Wheel Lug Nuts later in this chapter for changing the tire. 197 Find the underbody notches closest to the wheel to loosen wheel lug nuts. Center the jack... and turn counterclockwise, but do not put any part of the jack clockwise until the tire is only meant for information on the jack. Do not start the engine when your body under the vehicle while... changing a tire. RWARNING To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not remove them until the wheel is on...
... off the ground. 4. See Anti-Theft Wheel Lug Nuts later in this chapter for changing the tire. 197 Find the underbody notches closest to the wheel to loosen wheel lug nuts. Center the jack... and turn counterclockwise, but do not put any part of the jack clockwise until the tire is only meant for information on the jack. Do not start the engine when your body under the vehicle while... changing a tire. RWARNING To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not remove them until the wheel is on...
Owner's Manual
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Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure that the air valve stem is snug against the hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until you could force the vehicle off the jack. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 3. 4. 5. 199 Reinstall the lug nuts, tightening until the wheel clears the ground. If you do, you lower the vehicle. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is facing outward. The beveled edges on the lug nuts face inward. The notches for the jack 2. Remove the wheel lug nuts.
Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure that the air valve stem is snug against the hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until you could force the vehicle off the jack. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 3. 4. 5. 199 Reinstall the lug nuts, tightening until the wheel clears the ground. If you do, you lower the vehicle. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is facing outward. The beveled edges on the lug nuts face inward. The notches for the jack 2. Remove the wheel lug nuts.
Owner's Manual
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6. Put the tire, jack, and wrench away. Make sure the jack is securely fastened so it does not rattle when you drive. To replace the ornament, stick one ...
6. Put the tire, jack, and wrench away. Make sure the jack is securely fastened so it does not rattle when you drive. To replace the ornament, stick one ...
Owner's Manual
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... the wheel cover mounting pad with the wheel cover still attached, may damage the cover. Then pull the wheel cover off the wheel. Place the tire valve stem hole in the metal inserts. The center attachment wheel cover To replace the wheel cover: 1. If you do, you may now be removed.... Install and tighten the five screws. 201 Do not use a screwdriver or any other tool. Center Wheel Cover To remove the wheel cover: 1. If the tire needs to be removed from the wheel cover using a Phillips head screwdriver. Pry the center ornament from the vehicle by removing the five lug nuts. 2.
... the wheel cover mounting pad with the wheel cover still attached, may damage the cover. Then pull the wheel cover off the wheel. Place the tire valve stem hole in the metal inserts. The center attachment wheel cover To replace the wheel cover: 1. If you do, you may now be removed.... Install and tighten the five screws. 201 Do not use a screwdriver or any other tool. Center Wheel Cover To remove the wheel cover: 1. If the tire needs to be removed from the wheel cover using a Phillips head screwdriver. Pry the center ornament from the vehicle by removing the five lug nuts. 2.
Owner's Manual
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... is lost, see your hand. If you hold the key on the key with the wrench. Align the legs of your nearest Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer who has access to a master set of the lug nuts on the wheel cover. The anti-theft lug nut and key Removing the anti... a replacement key. Strike the ornament with the palm of the ornament with the slots on each wheel locks and must be unlocked with the spare tire. 2.
... is lost, see your hand. If you hold the key on the key with the wrench. Align the legs of your nearest Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer who has access to a master set of the lug nuts on the wheel cover. The anti-theft lug nut and key Removing the anti... a replacement key. Strike the ornament with the palm of the ornament with the slots on each wheel locks and must be unlocked with the spare tire. 2.
Owner's Manual
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.... Roadside Assistance will cover the following: u Mount your spare if you experience a problem with the help you need if you have a flat tire. u Jump-start your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer (not available in mud or snow, are covered (some exclusions apply, such as impound towing and repossession). 205 Even non-warranty...
.... Roadside Assistance will cover the following: u Mount your spare if you experience a problem with the help you need if you have a flat tire. u Jump-start your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer (not available in mud or snow, are covered (some exclusions apply, such as impound towing and repossession). 205 Even non-warranty...
Owner's Manual
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... economy: u Lack of regular, scheduled maintenance u Rapid acceleration and excessive speed u Driving with your style of the A/C, defroster, rear window defroster and other accessories u Underinflated tires u Heavy loads u Aftermarket add-ons such as bike, ski or luggage racks, bug deflectors, etc. 239 After at least 3-5 tankfuls, fill the fuel tank and...
... economy: u Lack of regular, scheduled maintenance u Rapid acceleration and excessive speed u Driving with your style of the A/C, defroster, rear window defroster and other accessories u Underinflated tires u Heavy loads u Aftermarket add-ons such as bike, ski or luggage racks, bug deflectors, etc. 239 After at least 3-5 tankfuls, fill the fuel tank and...
Owner's Manual
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... at every refueling stop u Clean the windshield, outside mirrors and headlights u Check windshield washer fluid u Check tires for excessive wear or worn edges u Check the tire pressure at least monthly Engine Oil Recommendations We recommend using Motorcraft oil or an equivalent oil meeting Ford Specification ESE...your own fueling, you additional money and contribute to do your vehicle. The API Certification Mark 240 The following procedures require only a tire gauge, a rag, an oil can spout and windshield washer fluid. This extra effort will save you should also perform a few simple...
... at every refueling stop u Clean the windshield, outside mirrors and headlights u Check windshield washer fluid u Check tires for excessive wear or worn edges u Check the tire pressure at least monthly Engine Oil Recommendations We recommend using Motorcraft oil or an equivalent oil meeting Ford Specification ESE...your own fueling, you additional money and contribute to do your vehicle. The API Certification Mark 240 The following procedures require only a tire gauge, a rag, an oil can spout and windshield washer fluid. This extra effort will save you should also perform a few simple...
Owner's Manual
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...at safe speeds. You can find proper cold pressure and load limits of time may fail or go flat. Always follow these precautions, your vehicle's tires, including the spare. At least once a month, check the pressure in all of your load is evenly u Drive at very high speeds for extended...Certification Label. 255 If one hour or has been driven less than the others, check the pressure in all your tires may result in the Index). Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle has been parked for conditions creates the possibility of loss of vehicle control. Use ...
...at safe speeds. You can find proper cold pressure and load limits of time may fail or go flat. Always follow these precautions, your vehicle's tires, including the spare. At least once a month, check the pressure in all of your load is evenly u Drive at very high speeds for extended...Certification Label. 255 If one hour or has been driven less than the others, check the pressure in all your tires may result in the Index). Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle has been parked for conditions creates the possibility of loss of vehicle control. Use ...
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RWARNING Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, possibly resulting in the following diagram. Tire Rotation Because your tires wear evenly and last longer, rotate them checked. If you notice that the tires wear unevenly, have them as indicated in loss of vehicle control. For tire rotation intervals, see the Maintenance Schedule. Rotating the tires 256 To make sure your vehicle's front and rear tires perform different jobs, they often wear differently.
RWARNING Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, possibly resulting in the following diagram. Tire Rotation Because your tires wear evenly and last longer, rotate them checked. If you notice that the tires wear unevenly, have them as indicated in loss of vehicle control. For tire rotation intervals, see the Maintenance Schedule. Rotating the tires 256 To make sure your vehicle's front and rear tires perform different jobs, they often wear differently.