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Wheels and Tires
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
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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Wheels and Tires
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.
A
B
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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