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Wheels and Tires
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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Wheels and Tires
The tires on your vehicle may have
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Remove the chains or cables when they
all-weather treads to provide traction in
rain and snow. However, in some climates
you may need to use snow chains. If you
need to use chains, it is recommended that
steel wheels (of the same size and
are no longer needed. Do not use the
chains or cables on dry roads.
If a temporary spare tire is mounted on
your vehicle, do not use snow chains
on the axle with the temporary spare
tire.
specification) be used, as chains may chip
aluminum wheels. Follow these guidelines
when using traction devices:
If you have any questions regarding snow
tires or snow chains, please contact your
authorized dealer.
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Use 0.3937 in (10 mm) or less in
dimension as measured on the sidewall
of your tire with 205/60 R16 92H or
205/50 R17 93H XL. Not all S-class
snow chains meet these restrictions.
Chains of this size restriction will
include a tensioning device. (Any
Lincoln or Ford passenger vehicle).
TIREPRESSUREMONITORING
SYSTEM
WARNING: The tire pressure
monitoring system is not a substitute for
manually checking tire pressures. You
should periodically check tire pressures
using a pressure gauge. Failure to
correctly maintain tire pressures could
increase the risk of tire failure, loss of
control, vehicle rollover and personal
injury.
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The snow chains or cables must be
mounted in pairs on only on the front
axle.
Purchase chains or cables from a
manufacturer that clearly labels body
to tire dimension restrictions.
When installing tire chains or cables,
make sure they are the proper size for
the tires on your vehicle and are
installed according to the chain
manufacturer’s suggestions.
Install cables securely, verifying that
the cables do not extend beyond the
wheel or touch the wheel, any wiring,
brake lining.
Note: You should only use tire sealants in
roadside emergencies as they could cause
damage to the tire pressure monitoring
system sensor.
Note: If the tire pressure monitoring system
sensor becomes damaged, it will not
function.
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If possible, avoid fully loading your
vehicle.
Each tire, including the spare (if
When driving with snow chains or
cables, do not exceed 30 mph
(48 km/h) or the maximum speed
recommended by the chain
provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated
to the inflation pressure recommended by
the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If
your vehicle has tires of a different size
than the size indicated on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire inflation
pressure for those tires).
manufacturer; whichever is less.
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Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains
or cables rub or bang against the
vehicle, stop and retighten them. If this
does not work, remove the chains or
cables and prevent vehicle damage.
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