Location of the spare tire and tools, Roadside emergencies – FORD 2006 Freestar v.1 User Manual

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Winter weather driving capability

Wet weather driving capability

For vehicles equipped with 4WD, it is not recommended that the vehicle
be operated in 4WD modes with a temporary emergency spare tire. If
4WD operation is necessary, do not operate above speeds of 10 mph
(16 km/h) or for distances above 50 miles (80 km).

3. Full-size dissimilar spare without label on wheel

When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel, do not:

Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h)

Use more than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time

Use commercial car washing equipment

Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare
tire/wheel

The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel can lead to
impairment 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

All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable)

Load leveling adjustment (if applicable)

When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional
caution should be given to:

Towing a trailer

Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body

Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack

Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel and
seek service as soon as possible.

Location of the spare tire and tools

Note: The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will
illuminate when the spare is in use. To restore the full functionality of
the TPMS system, all road wheels equipped with the tire pressure
monitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle

2006 Freestar (win)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)

Roadside Emergencies

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