FORD 1999 Windstar - Manual (Page 178)

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.
Removing the spare tire
1. Open the liftgate and open the plastic cover from the carpeting on
cargo floor to expose the hex nut. On cargo van model, lift flap in mat to
expose hex nut.
2. Insert the lug nut wrench on the
hex nut in cargo floor.
Roadside emergencies
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