•Rotate tires as recommended in your Owner’s Guide or SVT Owner’s
Guide Supplement.
• When replacing tires, the only way to assure original performance is to
use the original equipment tire. If a different tire is used, it should be
the same size, speed rating and load rating.
WHEELS
Your SVT vehicle is equipped with unique wheels matched to the tires.
These wheels are more susceptible to damage due to their diameter,
width and low profile tires. To avoid damage to your wheels:
• Maintain proper tire pressure (see “Tires” previously listed).
• Extra caution should be taken when using automatic car washes.
Although your vehicle is capable of being washed in an automatic car
wash, equipment may vary and wheel damage is possible.
• When installing wheels, always torque lug nuts to specification with a
torque wrench.
• Inspect your wheels for damage on a regular basis. If a wheel is
damaged, replace it immediately.
• In the event that you encounter an abnormally harsh impact, inspect
the outer diameter of your wheels, both inside and out, for damage
OPERATING A PERFORMANCE VEHICLE AT HIGHER THAN
NORMAL SPEEDS
Your SVT vehicle is capable of operating at higher than normal speeds
and is equipped with tires rated for the vehicles’ maximum speed.
However, it is important to remember to always drive safely, obey all
traffic laws and only operate your SVT vehicle at higher than normal
speeds at locations and under conditions where such can be done safely.
Also, before operating your vehicle at higher than normal speeds:
• Assure correct tire pressures (see “Tires” previously listed).
• Inspect wheels and tires for wear and damage. Replace any damaged
wheels or tires.
• Never operate the vehicle at higher than normal speeds when loaded
with passengers/cargo.
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WINTER DRIVING
The original equipment tires on your SVT vehicle are designed for
maximum performance in dry and wet conditions. They are not designed
for winter use on ice or snow and cannot be used with snow chains. If
you will be operating your vehicle in these conditions, winter or
all-season tires must be used. Contact the Ford SVT Hotline at
1–800–FORD-SVT for information on SVT recommended winter tires for
your vehicle. When using winter or all-season tires:
•Always use winter tires on all 4 wheels and use 4 of the same size,
brand and model.
•Be aware that winter or all-season tires will not perform as well as the
original equipment tire in dry and wet conditions. Expect handling,
steering and braking to be degraded.
•Do not use a winter tire with less than a“T”rating, and even with
clear, dry driving conditions do not operate your vehicle above posted
speed limits while using winter tires. Never perform high-speed driving
with winter tires.
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A WORD ABOUT WARRANTY COVERAGE
The F–150 Lightning carries the same warranty coverage as other Ford
F-150 models. This information is covered in its entirety in the Ford
Motor Company Warranty Guide.
The F–150 Lightning or any SVT can be serviced under warranty at any
Ford-Lincoln-Mercury dealer nationwide.
SVT does not recommend modifying or racing our vehicles, as they are
designed and built to be driven as delivered from the factory. The Ford
Motor Company Warranty Guide discusses the installation of aftermarket
parts and their effect on warranty coverage as follows:
Repairs are not reimbursable under warranty when:
•“The repairs are required because of abuse, misuse, racing, fire,
negligence, accident, modification or a natural disaster.”
•“The repairs are required due to installation of a non-Ford part.”
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