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Changing a Road Wheel
WARNING:
If the tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged it may not function. |
Note:
If your vehicle is equipped with the tire pressure monitoring system, the indicator light illuminates when the spare tire is in use. To restore the full function of the monitoring system, all road wheels equipped with tire pressure monitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
Note:
You should only use tire sealants in roadside emergencies as they may cause damage to the tire pressure monitoring system sensor.
If you get a flat tire when driving, do not apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
If your vehicle is equipped with the tire pressure monitoring system, have a flat serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent damage to the system sensors. See
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
Replace the spare tire with a road tire as soon as possible. During repairing or replacing of the flat tire, have the authorized dealer inspect the system sensor for damage.
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly Information
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WARNING:
Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death. |
If you have a dissimilar spare wheel and tire, then it is intended for temporary use only. This means that if you need to use it, you should replace it as soon as possible with a road wheel and tire assembly that is the same size and type as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be replaced rather than repaired.
A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly is defined as a spare wheel and tire assembly that is different in brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels.
Full-size dissimilar spare
When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly, do not: - Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
- Use more than one dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly at a time.
- Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly.
- Additional noise from the transfer case or other drive components.
- Difficulty shifting out of a mechanically locked 4WD mode.
- Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) in 4WD.
- Engage 4WD unless the vehicle is stationary.
- Use 4WD on dry pavement.
- Handling, stability and braking performance.
- Comfort and noise.
- Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
- Winter weather driving capability.
- Wet weather driving capability.
- Four-wheel drive capability.
- Towing a trailer.
- Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body.
- Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly and seek service as soon as possible.
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools
See the following table for their locations:
| Item | Location |
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| Spare tire - pick-up trucks only | Under the vehicle, just forward of the rear bumper. |
| Jack | Fastened to the floor pan behind the rearmost seat on the passenger side. |
| Jack handle, lug wrench, lug wrench extension - only provided on dual rear wheel vehicles. | Regular Cab: Fastened to floor behind the driver seat. Super Cab and Crew Cab: Fastened to the floor under the rear seat on the driver's side. |
Tire Change Procedure
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WARNING:
The jack supplied with this vehicle is only intended for changing wheels. Do not use the vehicle jack other than when you are changing a wheel in an emergency. |
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WARNING:
To help prevent your vehicle from moving when changing a wheel, shift the transmission into park (P), set the parking brake and use an appropriate block or wheel chock to secure the wheel diagonally opposite to the wheel being changed. For example, when changing the front left wheel, place an appropriate block or wheel chock on the right rear wheel.
WARNING:
Always use the jack provided as original equipment with your vehicle. If using a jack other than the one provided, make sure the jack capacity is adequate for the vehicle weight, including any vehicle cargo or modifications. If you are unsure if the jack capacity is adequate, contact the authorized dealer.
WARNING:
Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death.
WARNING:
Never place anything between the vehicle jack and your vehicle.
WARNING:
Never place anything between the vehicle jack and the ground.
WARNING:
Park your vehicle so that you do not obstruct the flow of traffic or place yourself in any danger and set up a warning triangle.
WARNING:
Do not work on your vehicle when the jack is the only support as your vehicle could slip off the jack. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.
WARNING:
Do not get under a vehicle that is only supported by a vehicle jack.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
WARNING:
Only use the spare wheel carrier to stow the wheel provided with your vehicle. Other wheel sizes could cause the spare wheel carrier to fail if it does not fit securely or is too heavy. |
Note:
Do not use impact tools or power tools operating at over 200 RPM on the spare wheel carrier winch, which may cause it to malfunction and prevent a secure fit. Override the winch at least three times (there is an audible click each time) to make sure the wheel and tire fit securely.
Note:
Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
- Park the vehicle on a level firm ground and activate the hazard flashers.
- Apply the parking brake, place the transmission in park (P), switch the engine off.
- Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire. For example, if the left front tire is flat, block the right rear wheel.
- You can find the jack on the floor behind the rear-most seat on the passenger side. Turn the retainers counterclockwise to remove the jack.
- You can find the tool kit on the floor under the driver seat for regular cab or under the rear seat on the driver side. Turn the retainers counterclockwise to remove the tool kit.
- Use the ignition key to open the lock at the rear bumper.
- One or more handle extensions are used to operate the spare tire carrier. To assemble, align the button with the hole and slide the parts together. To disconnect, press the button and pull apart.
- The lug wrench is used to turn the handle extensions and the jack handle; slide the square end of the handle extension into the square hold of the lug wrench until it clicks in place.
- Fully insert the jack handle, with one extension, through the bumper hole and into the guide tube. Additional extensions will be needed if the tailgate is in the lowered position and cannot be raised. Turn the handle counterclockwise and lower the spare tire until you can slide the tire rearward and the cable is slack. You will feel some resistance when you turn the jack handle assembly. If not replacing the spare or flat tire to the underbody storage area, raise the wheel retainer up into the installed position.
- Slide the retainer through the center of the spare tire wheel and remove the spare tire.
- Remove the wheel trim with the lug wrench tip, or use the wheel trim tool described later in this section.
- Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise, but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground. For dual rear wheel, assemble the lug wrench and extension tool together to access the lug nuts.
- Position the jack under the correct jacking points according to following pictures.
Removing Wheel Trim With Single Wheels
- Insert the flat end of the lug wrench between the wheel rim and the wheel trim.
- Carefully remove the wheel trim.
Vehicles With Dual Rear Alloy Wheels
The wheel trim removal tool is in the storage bag near the lug wrench.
Rear Wheel Trim
- Locate the notch in the wheel trim.
- Insert the wheel trim removal tool into the notch in the wheel trim.
- Rotate the wheel trim removal tool and remove the wheel trim.
Jacking the Vehicle
F-250 and F-350 Single Rear Wheel Vehicles
F-350 Dual Rear Wheel, F-450 and F-550 Vehicles
Front (4x2):F350 Dual rear wheel
Note:
Place the jack directly under the I-beam.
Front passenger side (4x4): F-350 dual rear wheel
Front driver side (4x4): F-350 dual rear wheel
Note:
Make sure the jack fits onto the flat area on the outboard side of the differential housing.
Rear: F-350 dual rear wheel
Front: F-450 and F-550
Rear: F-450 and F-550
Insert the hooked end of the jack handle into the jack and turn the jack handle clockwise. For hydraulic jacks, operate the handle up-and-down until the wheel is completely off the ground and high enough to install the spare tire.
Note:
Hydraulic jacks have a pressure relief valve that prevents lifting loads which exceed the jack's rated capacity.
F-250 and F-350 Single Rear Wheel Vehicles
F-350 Dual Rear Wheel Vehicles
Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench, replace the flat tire with the spare, making sure the valve stem of the spare is facing outward when replacing a front wheel. For the rear wheel position on vehicles with single rear wheel fitments, install the spare with the valve stem facing outward. For vehicles with dual rear wheels, the valve stem of the spare must face outward when replacing an inner wheel, but must face inward when replacing an outboard wheel.
Reinstall the lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered.
Lower the vehicle completely by turning the jack handle counterclockwise until the vehicle is completely lowered.
Note:
For F-350 Dual Rear Wheel, F-450 and F-550 Vehicles, insert the notched end of the jack handle to the release valve, open the release valve slightly by turning the handle counterclockwise. Stop turning the release valve when vehicle start to lower. Make sure to close the valve when you completely lower your vehicle.
F-350 Dual Rear Wheel, F-450 and F-550 Vehicles.
Installing the lug Nuts and Ornaments
8-lug nut torque sequence
10-lug nut torque sequence
Note:
When installing the wheel center ornaments, make sure that the ornament retention towers on the back side of the ornament are aligned with the studs or nuts and retain to the flange on the lug nuts.
Note:
For dual rear wheels, align the ornament with the lug nuts. (A) is the clip in the ornament and (B) is the flange of the lug nut. Make sure that each of the retention clips are sitting on a lug nut flange.
Note:
If the ornament retention clips are aligned between the studs or lug nuts, the ornament will be improperly installed. This improper installation may appear and sound correct, but will not keep the ornament on the vehicle. Ornaments improperly installed in this manner may become loose or fall off during driving.
Use your hand or a rubber mallet to tap the ornament until the retention clips snap over the lug nut flanges. Tap in a star pattern until the ornament seats fully onto the wheel. There should be an even gap between the ornament and the wheel when it is properly installed.
Stowing the Flat Tire or Spare Tire
- Place the tire on end with the valve stem facing toward the front of the vehicle. Lay the tire on the ground, near the rear of the vehicle, with the valve stem side facing up.
- Slide the wheel partially under the vehicle and install the retainer through the wheel center. If equipped, you may have to remove the wheel center cap prior to pushing the retainer through the center of the wheel. To remove the center cap, press it off with the lug wrench tip from the inner side of the wheel. Pull on the cable to align the components at the end of the cable.
- Turn the lug wrench clockwise until the tire is raised to its stowed position underneath the vehicle. The wrench will become harder to turn and the spare tire winch will ratchet or slip when the tire is raised to maximum tightness. You will hear a clicking sound from the winch indicating that the tire is properly stowed. Check that the tire lies flat against the frame and is properly tightened.
- Carefully place all tools back in the tool kit bag.
- Reinstall the tool kit bag and tighten the wing nut.
- Properly reinstall the jack into the bracket and tighten the wing nut.
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