tire type LINCOLN AVIATOR 2004 User Guide

Tire inflation pressure
Use a tire gauge to check the tire inflation pressure at least monthly
(check the tire inflation pressure in the spare tire every 6 months) and
before long trips. You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressure
gauge, as automatic service station gauges may be inaccurate. Ford
recommends the use of a digital or dial type tire pressure gauge rather
than a stick type of tire pressure gauge.
Use the recommended cold inflation pressure for optimum tire
performance and wear. Under-inflation or over-inflation may cause
uneven treadwear patterns.
Under-inflation is the most common cause of tire failures and
may result in severe tire cracking, tread separation or9blowout9,
with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increased risk of injury.
Under-inflation increases sidewall flexing and rolling resistance,
resulting in heat buildup and internal damage to the tire. It also may
result in unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear, loss of vehicle control
and accidents. A tire can lose up to half of its air pressure and not
appear to be flat!
When weather temperature changes occur, tire inflation pressures also
change. A 10 degree temperature change causes a corresponding drop of
7 kPa (1 psi) in inflation pressure. Check your tire pressures frequently
and adjust them to the proper pressure which can be found on the tire
label or certification label.
If checking tire pressure when the tire is hot, (i.e. driven more than 1.6
km [1mile]), never ªbleedº or reduce air pressure. The tires are hot from
driving and it is normal for pressures to increase above recommended
cold pressures. A hot tire at or below recommended cold inflation
pressure could be significantly under-inflated.
To check the pressure in your tire(s):
1. Make sure the tires are cool, meaning they are not hot from driving
even a mile.
Note:If you have to drive a distance to get air for your tire(s), check
and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressure
when you get to the pump. It is normal for tires to heat up and the air
pressure inside to go up as you drive. Never ªbleedº or reduce air
pressure when tires are hot.
2. Remove the cap from the valve on one tire, then firmly press the tire
gauge onto the valve.
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Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
²Use only cable type chains or chains offered by Ford as an accessory
or equivalent. Other conventional link type chains may contact and
cause damage to the vehicle's wheel house and/or body.
²Do not install chains on the front wheels. Chains on the front wheels
may interfere with suspension components.
²Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
²Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains rub or bang against your
vehicle, stop and re-tighten the chains. If this does not work, remove
the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle.
²If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
²Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not use
tire chains on dry roads.
²The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle
damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when
using snow tires and chains.
²Do not exceed 48 km/h (30 mph) with tire chains on your vehicle.
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.6L DOHC V8 engine
Engine air filter element FA-1695
Fuel filter FG-1068
Battery BXT-65-650
Oil filter FL-820-S
PCV valve EV-261
Spark plugs* AGSF-32WM
* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
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Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................314, 316
Speed control ............................109
Starting your vehicle ........193±195
jump starting ..........................251
Steering
speed sensitive .......................203
Steering wheel
controls ....................................111
T
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Driving .....................................216
Maintenance and
Specifications ..........................299
Roadside Emergencies ...........243
Warning Displays ......................14
Tires ...........................243, 296±297
changing ..................243, 247, 250
replacing ..................................247
snow tires and chains ............310
spare tire .................243, 245±246
tire grades ...............................297
treadwear ................................297
Towing .......................................225
recreational towing .................230
trailer towing ..........................225
wrecker ....................................256Transmission .............................204
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....204
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................296
fluid, refill capacities ..............312
lubricant specifications ..314, 316
Trunk .........................................139
Turn signal ..................................87
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................316
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................318
Vehicle loading ..........................221
Ventilating your vehicle ...........196
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................275
Water, Driving through .............221
Windows
power .......................................102
rear wiper/washer .....................98
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................97
checking and adding fluid .....275
checking and cleaning ..............98
liftgate reservoir .....................275
replacing wiper blades .............98
Wrecker towing .........................256
Index
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