spare tire FORD F150 2023 Owner's Manual

WHAT IS THE TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM
The tire pressure monitoringsystem measures the vehicle'stire pressures. A warning lampilluminates if one or more tires aresignificantly underinflated or if there is asystem malfunction.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
WARNING: Under-inflation is themost common cause of tire failures andmay result in severe tire cracking, treadseparation or blowout, with unexpectedloss of vehicle control and increased riskof injury. Under-inflation increasessidewall flexing and rolling resistance,resulting in heat buildup and internaldamage to the tire. It also may result inunnecessary tire stress, irregular wear,loss of vehicle control and accidents. Atire can lose up to half of its air pressureand not appear to be flat!
WARNING: To determine therequired pressure(s) for your vehicle, seethe Safety Compliance CertificationLabel (on the door hinge pillar,door-latch post or the door edge thatmeets the door-latch post, next to thedriver seat) or the Tire Label on theB-Pillar or the edge of the driver door.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),should be checked monthly when cold andinflated to the inflation pressurerecommended by the vehicle manufactureron the vehicle placard or tire inflationpressure label. (If your vehicle has tires ofa different size than the size indicated onthe vehicle placard or tire inflation pressurelabel, you should determine the proper tireinflation pressure for those tires).
As an added safety feature, your vehiclehas been equipped with a Tire PressureMonitoring System (TPMS) thatilluminates a low tire pressure telltalewhen one or more of your tires issignificantly under-inflated. Accordingly,when the low tire pressure telltaleilluminates, you should stop and checkyour tires as soon as possible, and inflatethem to the proper pressure. Driving on asignificantly under-inflated tire causes thetire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiencyand tire tread life, and may affect thevehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not asubstitute for proper tire maintenance, andit is the driver’s responsibility to maintaincorrect tire pressure, even if under-inflationhas not reached the level to triggerillumination of the TPMS low tire pressuretelltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped witha TPMS malfunction indicator to indicatewhen the system is not operating properly.The TPMS malfunction indicator iscombined with the low tire pressuretelltale. When the system detects amalfunction, the telltale will flash forapproximately one minute and then remaincontinuously illuminated. This sequencewill continue upon subsequent vehiclestart-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
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When the malfunction indicator isilluminated, the system may not be ableto detect or signal low tire pressure asintended. TPMS malfunctions may occurfor a variety of reasons, including theinstallation of replacement or alternatetires or wheels on the vehicle that preventthe TPMS from functioning properly.Always check the TPMS malfunctiontelltale after replacing one or more tires orwheels on your vehicle to ensure that thereplacement or alternate tires and wheelsallow the TPMS to continue to functionproperly.
WARNING: Changes ormodifications not expressively approvedby the party responsible for compliancecould void the user's authority to operatethe equipment. The term "IC:" before theradio certification number only signifiesthat Industry Canada technicalspecifications were met.
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules and with License exempt RSSStandards of Industry Canada. Operationis subject to the following two conditions:
1.This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and
2.This device must accept anyinterference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: The tire pressuremonitoring system is not a substitute formanually checking tire pressures. Youshould periodically check tire pressuresusing a pressure gauge. Failure tocorrectly maintain tire pressures couldincrease the risk of tire failure, loss ofcontrol, vehicle rollover and personalinjury.
WARNING: Do not use the tirepressure displayed in the informationdisplay as a tire pressure gauge. Failureto follow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death.
Note:The use of tire sealants can damagethe tire pressure monitoring system.
Note:If the tire pressure monitor sensorbecomes damaged it may not function.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
When the outside temperature dropssignificantly, the tire pressure coulddecrease and activate the low tire pressurewarning lamp.
The warning lamp could also illuminatewhen you use a spare wheel, or tire sealantfrom the inflator kit.
Note:Regularly checking the vehicle tirepressures can reduce the possibility for thewarning lamp to illuminate due to outsideair temperature changes.
Note:After you inflate the tires to therecommended pressure it could take up totwo minutes of driving over 20 mph(32 km/h) for the warning indicator to turnoff.
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pressure sensors are mounted intoeach tire on your trailer. Thesensors send a message to yourvehicle indicating the currenttrailer tire pressure andtemperature.
If the trailer tire pressuremonitoring system detects that atire is low, a warning messageappears in the information display.The trailer tire information screenin the information displayhighlights the tire with a lowpressure.
If the trailer tire pressuremonitoring system detects that atire temperature is over temp, awarning message appears in theInformation display. The trailer tireinformation screen in theinformation display highlights thetire with a high temperature.
The main function of the trailer tirepressure monitoring system is towarn you when your trailer tiresneed air or if the tires areexperiencing high temperatures.It can also warn you in the eventthe system is no longer capableof functioning as intended. SeeTire Pressure MonitoringSystem – InformationMessages (page 560).
When a Temporary Spare orNew Tire is Installed
If you have replaced a trailer tirewith a new or spare tire, a warningmessage appears and pressurereadings are no longer displayedfor that tire.
To restore the full function of thetrailer tire pressure monitoringsystem:
•Have the damaged wheel andtire assembly repaired andremounted to your trailer.
•Install the trailer tire pressuremonitoring sensor into the newwheel and tire assembly.
•Perform the trailer tire pressuremonitoring system resetprocedure.
Trailer Tire PressureMonitoring System ResetProcedure
Note:You need to perform the tirepressure monitoring system resetprocedure after each tire rotation,or when a new trailer tire pressuresensor is installed into a trailer tire.
The trailer tire pressure monitoringsystem can be reset through themenu in the information display.See Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem – InformationMessages (page 560). Performingthe trailer setup process alsoresets the trailer tire pressuremonitoring system.
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Note:For further information onthe trailer tire pressure monitoringsystem see the instructions thatwere included with the trailer tirepressure monitoring system kit.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM –
TROUBLESHOOTING
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORINGSYSTEM – WARNING LAMPS
The low tire pressure warninglamp has combined functions,as it warns you when your tiresneed air, and when the system is no longercapable of functioning as intended.
Action RequiredPossible CauseWarning Lamp
After inflating your tires to the manufac-turer’s recommended pressure as shownon the tire label, on the edge of driverdoor or the B-pillar, drive your vehicle forat least two minutes over 20 mph(32 km/h) before the light turns off.
One or more tires aresignificantly underinflated
Solid warning lamp
Repair the damaged road wheel and tireand refit it to your vehicle to restoreoperation of the system.
Temporary spare wheelin useSolid warning lampor flashing warninglamp
If the tires are inflated to the recom-mended tire pressures and the temporaryspare wheel is not in use, the systemdetected a fault that requires service.Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
Tire pressure monitoringsystem malfunction
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
After inflating your tires to the manufacturer’s recommendedpressure as shown on the Tire Label, on the edge of the driverdoor or the B-Pillar, drive your vehicle for at least two minutesover 20 mph (32 km/h) before the light turns off.
Tire Pressure Low
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Haveyour vehicle checked as soon as possible.Tire Pressure MonitorFault
The system has detected a fault that requires service or aspare tire is in use. Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
Tire Pressure SensorFault
Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System
ActionMessage
One or more tires on your trailer is below the specifiedtire pressure.Trailer Tire Low Specified:
Displays when one or more tires on your trailer is abovethe recommended temperature.Trailer Tire Over Temperature
A trailer tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning. If thewarning stays on or continues to come on, contact anauthorized dealer as soon as possible.
Trailer Tire Pressure SensorFault
The trailer tire pressure monitoring system ismalfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continuesto come on, contact an authorized dealer.
Trailer Tire Pressure MonitorFault
The system cannot detect the trailer tire pressuremonitoring system.Trailer Tire Pressure MonitorCapability Not Detected
The trailer tire pressure monitoring system is not setup.See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 554).Trailer Tire Pressure IndicationNot Setup See Manual
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CHANGING A FLAT TIRE -
EXCLUDING: RAPTOR
If you get a flat tire when driving, do notapply the brake heavily. Instead, graduallydecrease your speed, hold the steeringwheel firmly and slowly move to a safeplace on the side of the road.
Have a flat serviced by an authorizeddealer to prevent damage to the systemsensors. See Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem Precautions (page 555).Replacethe spare tire with a road tire as soon aspossible. When repairing or replacing theflat tire, have the authorized dealer inspectthe system sensor for damage.
Note:Only use tire sealants in roadsideemergencies as they may damage the tirepressure monitoring system sensor.
Note:The tire pressure monitoring systemindicator light illuminates when the sparetire is in use. To restore the full functionalityof the monitoring system, all road wheelsthat come with tire pressure monitoringsensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and TireAssembly Information
WARNING: Failure to follow theseguidelines could result in an increasedrisk of loss of vehicle control, injury ordeath.
If you have a dissimilar spare wheel andtire, the intent of the spare wheel is fortemporary use only. This means that if youneed to use it, replace it as soon aspossible with a road wheel and tireassembly that is the same size and typeas the road tires and wheels originallyprovided by Ford.
A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assemblyis defined as a spare wheel and tireassembly that is different in brand, size orappearance from the road tires andwheels.
Full-size dissimilar spare
When driving with the full-size dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
•Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
•Use more than one dissimilar sparewheel and tire assembly at a time.
•Use snow chains on the end of thevehicle with the dissimilar spare wheeland tire assembly.
•Engage any four-wheel drive mode.See Four-Wheel Drive Limitations(page 275).
•Engage any four-wheel drive.
Using a full-size dissimilar spare wheel andtire assembly can compromise theeffectiveness of the following:
•Handling, stability and brakingperformance.
•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 dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly, giveadditional caution to:
•Towing a trailer.
•Driving vehicles that come with acamper body.
•Driving vehicles with a load on thecargo rack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-sizedissimilar spare wheel and tire assemblyand seek service as soon as possible.
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Tire Change Procedure
WARNING: To help prevent yourvehicle from moving when changing awheel, shift the transmission into park(P), set the parking brake and use anappropriate block or wheel chock tosecure the wheel diagonally opposite tothe wheel being changed. For example,when changing the front left wheel,place an appropriate block or wheelchock on the right rear wheel.
WARNING: The jack supplied withthis vehicle is only intended for changinga flat tire in an emergency. Do notattempt to do any other work on yourvehicle when it is supported by the jack,as your vehicle could slip off the jack.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not attempt tochange a tire on the side of the vehicleclose to moving traffic. Pull far enoughoff the road to not obstruct the flow oftraffic and avoid the danger of being hitwhen operating the jack or changing thewheel.
WARNING: Only use the jackprovided as original equipment with yourvehicle.
WARNING: Do not get under avehicle that is supported by a jack.
WARNING: The jack should beused on level firm ground whereverpossible.
WARNING: Never place anythingbetween the vehicle jack and the ground.
WARNING: Never place anythingbetween the vehicle jack and yourvehicle.
WARNING: It is recommended thatthe wheels of the vehicle be chocked,and that no person should remain in avehicle that is being jacked.
WARNING: Switch off the runningboards before jacking or placing anyobject under your vehicle. Never placeyour hand between the extended runningboard and your vehicle. A moving runningboard may cause injury.
WARNING: Only use the specifiedjacking points. If you use any otherlocations you could damage vehiclecomponents, such as brake lines.
Park on a level surface, activate the hazardflashers and set the parking brake. Placethe transmission in park (P) and turn theengine off.
Note:Only use the spare tire carrier to stowthe tire and wheel combination providedwith your vehicle. Other tire and wheelcombinations can cause the tire carrier tofail.
Note:Do not use impact tools or powertools operating at over 200 RPM on thespare tire carrier, this could cause a winchmalfunction and prevent a secure fit.
Note:Passengers should not remain in thevehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
Removing the Vehicle Jack andTool Bag
The vehicle jack and tool bag are on therear passenger side of your vehicle, behindthe passenger seat.
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1.Turn the wing bolt on the jack bracketcounterclockwise to release the jackand tool bag from the jack bracket.
2.Remove the jack and tool bag from thejack bracket.
3.Release the jack tool bag straps.
4.Access the jack tools by sliding the jacktool bag through the jack load rest.
5.Remove the tools from the tool bag.
Note:Your jack does not requiremaintenance or additional lubrication overthe service life of your vehicle.
Removing the Spare Tire
The spare tire is under the vehicle, justforward of the rear bumper.
Note:Remove the hook end from theassembled jack handle before continuing.
1.Use your key to remove the lockcylinder from the access hole of thebumper to allow access to the guidetube.
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2.Assemble the jack handle as shown inthe illustration.
3.Fully insert the jack handle through thebumper hole and into the guide tubethrough the access hole in the rearbumper. Turn the handlecounterclockwise until you lower thetire to the ground and the cable isslightly slack so you can slide the tirerearward from under the vehicle.
4.Remove the retainer from the centerof the wheel.
5.Block both the front and rear of thewheel diagonally opposite the flat tire.For example, if the left front tire is flat,block the right rear wheel.
6.Obtain the spare tire and vehicle jackfrom their storage locations.
7.Loosen each wheel nut on the affectedflat tire one-half turn counterclockwisebut do not remove.
Jacking the Vehicle
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4.Replace the flat tire with the spare tire,making sure the valve stem is facingoutward. Reinstall the wheel nuts untilthe wheel is snug against the hub. Donot fully tighten the wheel nuts untilyou lower the wheel.
5.Lower the wheel by turning the jackhandle counterclockwise.
6.Remove the vehicle jack and fullytighten the wheel nuts in the ordershown.
7.Stow the flat tire.
8.Stow the vehicle jack and lug wrench.Make sure the jack is securely fastenedbefore you drive.
9.Unblock the wheels.
Stowing the Flat or Spare Tire
Note:Failure to follow the spare tirestowage instructions could result in failureof the cable or loss of the spare tire.
1.Lay the tire on the ground with thevalve stem facing up.
2.Slide the wheel partially under thevehicle and install the retainer throughthe wheel center. Pull on the cable toalign the components at the end of thecable.
3.Turn the jack handle clockwise untilyou raise the tire to its stowed positionunderneath the vehicle. The effort toturn the jack handle increasessignificantly and the spare tire carrierratchets or slips when you raise the tireto the maximum tightness. Tighten tothe point where the ratchet or slipoccurs a minimum of three times, asindicated by an audible click each time.The spare tire carrier does not allowyou to overtighten. If the spare tirecarrier ratchets or slips with little effort,have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
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