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Changing a Road Wheel
WARNING:
If the tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged it may not function. |
Note:
You should only use tire sealants in roadside emergencies as they may cause damage to the tire pressure monitoring system sensor.
Note:
The tire pressure monitoring system 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 this vehicle.
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.
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. 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.
- 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 driving 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
The spare tire is located under the vehicle, just forward of the rear bumper. The jack, swivel wrench and lug wrench are in the following locations:
| Item | Location |
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| Spare tire | Under the vehicle, just forward of the rear bumper |
| Jack and tool kit bag | Under the access panel located in the floor compartment behind the rear seat |
Tire Change Procedure
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WARNING:
Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size, load index, speed rating and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as those originally provided by Ford. The 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 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.
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:
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:
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:
Switch off the running boards before jacking or placing any object under your vehicle. Never place your hand between the extended running board and your vehicle. A moving running board may cause injury.
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. |
- Park the vehicle on firm, level ground and activate the hazard flashers.
- Apply the parking brake, place the transmission in park (P) and switch the ignition off.
- Block the wheels diagonally opposite the flat tire, for example, if the left front tire is flat, block the right rear wheel.
Removing the Jack and Tools
Note:
Pay close attention to the orientation of the jack and tool kit bag, because it needs to be reinstalled after changing the tire.
- Open the liftgate and lift the load floor behind the third row seat. If your vehicle has an access panel, you need to then unlatch and remove this panel.
- Remove the wing nut by turning it counterclockwise.
- Remove the jack and tool kit bag from the bracket, loosen the straps and remove the tool bag from the jack.
Removing the Spare Tire
- Remove the swivel wrench from the tool kit bag, open the spare tire winch access plug at the bottom of the compartment for the jack and tools tray.
- Insert the swivel wrench through the access hole in the floor to engage the winch. Turn the handle counterclockwise until the tire lowers to the ground and the cable is slightly slack.
- Slide the retainer through the center of the spare tire wheel and remove the spare tire.
Note:
If your wheel nuts are hidden, the wheel cover or ornament must be removed using the provided tool to access the wheel nuts.
- Use the lug wrench tip to remove any wheel trim.
- Loosen each wheel lug one-half turn counterclockwise, but do not remove them until the wheel is off the ground.
Jacking the Vehicle
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WARNING:
No person should place any portion of their body under a vehicle that is supported by a jack.
WARNING:
Do not get under a vehicle that is only supported by a vehicle jack. |
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WARNING:
Check that the vehicle jack is not damaged or deformed and the thread is lubricated and clean.
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.
WARNING:
The jack should be used on level firm ground wherever possible.
WARNING:
Never place anything between the vehicle jack and the ground.
WARNING:
Never place anything between the vehicle jack and your vehicle.
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:
It is recommended that the wheels of the vehicle be chocked, and that no person should remain in a vehicle that is being jacked.
WARNING:
Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death. |
Note:
The jack does not require maintenance or additional lubrication over the service life of your vehicle.
Note:
Both the front and rear jacking points are on the frame rails. The correct locations on the frame rails are marked with an arrow punched into the frame rail. Jack at the specified locations to avoid damaging your vehicle.
- Position the jack at the jacking point indicator arrow closest to the flat tire location. Assemble the jack drive extension to the lug wrench as shown and use it to turn the jack drive clockwise to raise the vehicle until the flat tire is completely off the ground.
- Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is facing outward.
- 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.
- Completely lower the vehicle by turning the jack drive counterclockwise.
- Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown. See Technical Specifications.
Front jacking point
Rear jacking point
Stowing the Flat or Spare Tire
- 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. 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 jack tool from the inner side of the wheel. Pull on the cable to align the components at the end of the cable.
- Using the swivel wrench, insert it through the access hole behind the third row seat and engage the winch.
- Turn the swivel wrench clockwise until the tire is raised to its stowed position underneath the vehicle. The wrench becomes harder to turn and the spare tire winch ratchets or slips when the tire is raised to maximum tightness. A clicking sound can be heard from the winch indicating that the tire is properly stowed.
- Carefully place all tools back into the tool kit bag.
- Reinstall the tool kit bag on the jack and tighten the straps.
- Reinstall the jack properly on the bracket and secure with the wing nut.
- Close the access hole with the rubber plug.
- If the vehicle has an access panel, reinstall.
- Unblock the wheel.
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