spare tire FORD E150 2009 Owner's Manual

4. Check that the tire lies flat against the frame and is properly
tightened. Try to push or pull, then turn the tire to be sure it will not
move. Loosen and retighten, if necessary. Failure to properly stow the
spare tire may result in failure of the winch cable and loss of the tire.
5. Repeat this tightness check procedure when servicing the spare tire
pressure (every six months, as per yourscheduled maintenance
information),or at any time that the spare tire is disturbed through
service of other components.
6. If removed, install the spare tire lock (if equipped) into the bumper
drive tube with the spare tire lock key (if equipped) and jack handle.
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
On vehicles equipped with single rear wheels, retighten the lug nuts to
the specified torque at 100 miles (160 km) after any wheel disturbance
(tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc.).
On vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels, retighten the wheel lug nuts
to the specified torque at 100 miles (160 km), and again at 500 miles
(800 km) of new vehicle operation and after any wheel disturbance (tire
rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc.).
Bolt size and wheel
lug nut typeWheel lug nut torque*
lb.ft. N•m
9/16 x 18 conical lug
nut150 200
9/16 x 18 two-piece
lug nut140 190
* Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and
rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners.
On all two-piece flat wheel nuts,
apply one drop of motor oil between
the flat washer and the nut. Do not
apply motor oil to the wheel nut
threads or the wheel stud threads.
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locking/unlocking
doors ..............................80, 85–86
panic alarm ...............................86
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................87
replacing the batteries .............86
Reverse camera .........................220
Reverse sensing system ...........218
Roadside assistance ..................224
Roll stability control .................201
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........................100–105
Safety defects, reporting ..........260
Safety restraints ................100–105
Belt-Minder...........................106
extension assembly ................109
for adults .........................101–104
for children .............................120
warning light and chime ........105
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................128
Safety seats for children ..........124
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................310
Satellite Radio Information ........40
Seats ............................................92
child safety seats ....................124
front seats .................................93
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ....................................88, 90
Servicing your vehicle ..............268
Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................25
AM/FM stereo ...........................23AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................30
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........238
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................304, 309
Special notice ..............................10
ambulance conversions ..............9
diesel-powered vehicles .............8
utility-type vehicles ....................8
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................305
Speed control ..............................68
Stability system .........................201
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......195
Starting your vehicle ........193–195
jump starting ..........................245
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................60
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...........44, 46
Tilt steering wheel ......................60
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....160
Tires ...........................142–143, 235
alignment ................................152
care ..........................................148
changing ..................235, 238–240
checking the pressure ............147
inflating ...................................144
label .........................................159
replacing ..........................150, 240
rotating ....................................152
safety practices .......................151
sidewall information ...............154
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snow tires and chains ............169
spare tire .........................236, 238
terminology .............................143
tire grades ...............................143
treadwear ........................142, 149
Towing .......................................177
recreational towing .................192
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ..............187
trailer towing ..........................177
wrecker ....................................251
Traction control ........................200
Traction-lok rear axle ...............206
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ................187
Transmission .............................209
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....209
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................298
fluid, refill capacities ..............305
lubricant specifications ..........305
Turn signal ..................................51U
Upfitter controls .........................70
V
Vehicle loading ..........................170
Ventilating your vehicle ...........196
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......14
Washer fluid ..............................270
Water, Driving through .............223
Windows
power .........................................64
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................59
checking and adding fluid .....270
replacing wiper blades ...........271
Wrecker towing .........................251
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