FORD 2003 Escort - Manual (Page 167)

• Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle has been
parked for at least one hour or has been driven less than 5 km(3
miles).
• Adjust tire pressure to recommended specifications found on the
Certification Label.
Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail
suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control, vehicle
rollover and/or personal injury.
Tire rotation
Because your vehicle’s tires performdifferent jobs, they often wear
differently. To make sure your tires wear evenly and last longer, rotate
themas indicated in the scheduled maintenance guide. If you notice that
the tires wear unevenly, have themchecked.
• Four tire rotation
Replacing the tires
Replace the tires when the wear
band is visible through the tire
treads.
Maintenance and Specifications
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