Roadside emergencies – FORD 2002 Windstar v.2 User Manual

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• tow a trailer
• use tire chains
• drive through an automatic car wash, because of the vehicle’s reduced

ground clearance

• try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its wheel
• use the wheel for any other type of vehicle
Use of a temporary spare tire at any one wheel location can lead to
impairment of the following:
• handling, stability and braking performance
• comfort and noise
• ground clearance and parking at curbs
• Winter driving capability

Location of the spare tire and tools

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

Item

Location

Spare tire

Under the vehicle, just forward of
the rear bumper

Jack, wheel nut wrench,

Behind the access panel located
on the right rear quarter panel
interior trim

Jack handle

Attached to jack with clip

Removing the jack and tools

1. Locate the access panel on the interior trim. Rotate the two panel
retaining clips and remove the panel.

2. Remove the jack and lug nut wrench by turning the thumbscrew
counterclockwise to remove clamp and relieve tension against the
stowage bracket.

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