Tires, wheels and loading – FORD 2005 Explorer v.1 User Manual

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Stopping and securing the vehicle

1. If you get a flat tire while driving,
do not apply the brake heavily;
instead, gradually decrease your
speed. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and slowly move to a safe
place on the side of the road.

2. Park on a level surface, activate
the hazard flashers and set the
parking brake.

3. Place gearshift lever in P (Park)
and turn engine OFF.

When one of the rear wheels is off the ground, the transmission
alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the

jack, even if the transmission is in P (Park).

Note: Passengers should not remain
in the vehicle when the vehicle is
being jacked.

4. Block the wheel that is diagonally
opposite of the flat tire using the
wheel chock provided with your
vehicle.

Location of the spare tire and tools

The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the following
locations:

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2005 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002),
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