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 to prevent damage to the system sensors.  See   Tire Pressure Monitoring System Precautions.  Replace the spare tire with a road tire as soon as possible. When repairing or replacing the flat tire, have the authorized dealer inspect the system sensor for damage.
Note:   Only use tire sealants in roadside emergencies as they may damage 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 functionality of the monitoring system, all road wheels that come with tire pressure monitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly Information
WARNING   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, the intent of the spare wheel is for temporary use only. This means that if you need to use it, 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 originally provided by Ford.
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.
  • Engage any four-wheel drive mode.   See   Four-Wheel Drive Limitations. 
  • Engage any four-wheel drive.
Using a full-size dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly can compromise the effectiveness of the following:
  • 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.
When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly, give additional caution to:
  • Towing a trailer.
  • Driving vehicles that come 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.
Tire Change Procedure
WARNING   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   WARNING:  The jack supplied with this vehicle is only intended for changing a flat tire in an emergency. Do not attempt to do any other work on your vehicle when it is supported by the jack, as your vehicle could slip off the jack. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.
WARNING   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 not obstruct the flow of traffic and avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
WARNING   WARNING:  Only use the jack provided as original equipment with your vehicle.
WARNING   WARNING:  Do not get under a vehicle that is supported by a jack.
WARNING   WARNING:  The jack should be used on level firm ground wherever possible.
WARNING   WARNING:  Never place anything between the vehicle jack and the ground.
WARNING   WARNING:  Never place anything between the vehicle jack and your vehicle.
WARNING   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   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   WARNING:  Only use the specified jacking points. If you use any other locations you could damage vehicle components, such as brake lines.

Park on a level surface, activate the hazard flashers and set the parking brake. Place the transmission in park (P) and turn the engine off.
Note:   Only use the spare tire carrier to stow the tire and wheel combination provided with your vehicle. Other tire and wheel combinations can cause the tire carrier to fail.
Note:   Do not use impact tools or power tools operating at over 200 RPM on the spare tire carrier, this could cause a winch malfunction and prevent a secure fit.
Note:   Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
Removing the Vehicle Jack and Tool Bag
The vehicle jack and tool bag are in the rear passenger side of your vehicle, behind the passenger seat.
Stowing the Vehicle Jack
  1. Turn the wing bolt on the jack bracket counterclockwise to release the jack and tool bag from the jack bracket.
Raising the Vehicle Jack
  1. Remove the jack and tool bag from the jack bracket.
Remove Straps
  1. Release the jack tool bag straps.
Vehicle Jack Installation
  1. Access the jack tools by sliding the jack tool bag through the jack load rest.
  1. Remove the tools from the tool bag.
Note:   Your jack does not require maintenance or additional lubrication over the service life of your vehicle.
Removing the Spare Tire
The spare tire is under the vehicle, just forward of the rear bumper.
Note:   Remove the hook end from the assembled jack handle before continuing.
  1. Use your key to remove the lock cylinder from the access hole of the bumper to allow access to the guide tube.
Jack Handle
  1. Assemble the jack handle as shown in the illustration.
Removing a Spare Tire
  1. Fully insert the jack handle through the bumper hole and into the guide tube through the access hole in the rear bumper. Turn the handle counterclockwise until you lower the tire to the ground and the cable is slightly slack so you can slide the tire rearward from under the vehicle.
  1. Remove the retainer from the center of the wheel.
Blocking a Wheel
  1. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire. For example, if the left front tire is flat, block the right rear wheel.
  1. Obtain the spare tire and vehicle jack from their storage locations.
  1. Loosen each wheel nut on the affected flat tire one-half turn counterclockwise but do not remove.
Jacking the Vehicle
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Front Jacking Points
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Note:   Use the frame rail as the front jacking location point, not the control arm. There is an arrow marked on the frame rail.
Rear Jacking Points
Changing a Road Wheel
Note:   Jack at the specified locations to avoid damage to the vehicle.
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1.Extension Block
2.Wing bolt
  1. Place the vehicle jack at the jacking point next to the tire you are changing.
  1. When jacking the vehicle to service a front wheel/tire, remove the wing bolt holding the extension block to the jack stowage bracket and reuse wing bolt to attach extension block to jacking surface.
Note:   Do not use the extension block when jacking the rear tire position.
Note:   If servicing a rear tire position, the extension block is not needed.
  1. Reassemble the jack handle, including the S-hook, to the lug wrench. Insert the S-hook into the eyelet of the jack and turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is completely off the ground.
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  1. Remove the wheel nuts with the lug wrench.
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  1. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is facing outward. Reinstall the wheel nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub. Do not fully tighten the wheel nuts until you lower the wheel.
  1. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
  1. Remove the vehicle jack and fully tighten the wheel nuts in the order shown.
Lug Nuts
  1. Remove the wheel trim with the wheel nut trim remover provided on the end of the wheel nut wrench.
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Note:   Stow the center wheel trim in a safe location for replacement on the wheel when repaired.
  1. Stow the flat tire.
  1. Stow the vehicle jack and lug wrench. Make sure the jack is securely fastened before you drive.
  1. Unblock the wheels.
Stowing the Flat or Spare Tire
Note:   Failure to follow the spare tire stowage instructions could result in failure of the cable or loss of the spare tire.
  1. Lay the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing up.
  1. Slide the wheel partially under the vehicle and install the retainer through the wheel center. Pull on the cable to align the components at the end of the cable.
  1. Turn the jack handle clockwise until you raise the tire to its stowed position underneath the vehicle. The effort to turn the jack handle increases significantly and the spare tire carrier ratchets or slips when you raise the tire to the maximum tightness. Tighten to the point where the ratchet or slip occurs a minimum of three times, as indicated by an audible click each time. The spare tire carrier does not allow you to overtighten. If the spare tire carrier ratchets or slips with little effort, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
  1. Check that the tire lies flat against the frame and you properly tighten it. Try to push or pull, then turn the tire to be sure it does not move. Loosen and retighten, if necessary. Failure to properly stow the spare tire could result in failure of the winch cable and loss of the tire.
  1. Repeat this tightness check procedure when servicing the spare tire pressure, every six months, as per your scheduled maintenance information, or at any time that the spare tire gets disturbed through service of other components.
  1. If removed, install the spare tire lock into the bumper drive tube with the spare tire lock key and jack handle.
Stowing the Vehicle Jack and Tool Bag
Lowering Mark - Vehicle Jack
  1. Turn the lead screw eyelet to adjust the jack up or down until the stowage markings on the upper channel align with the lower channel.
Tools
  1. Place the tools inside of the tool bag.
Vehicle Jack
  1. Install the tool bag through the vehicle jack load rest.
  1. Restow the extension block and wing bolt to the jack bracket.
Remove Straps
  1. Secure the jack tool bag straps around the vehicle jack.
Jacking
  1. Place the jack and tool bag back onto the jack bracket.
Stowing the Vehicle Jack
  1. Turn the wing bolt on the jack bracket clockwise until you secure the jack and tools to the jack bracket.

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