Wheels and tires – FORD 2014 Transit Connect v.1 User Manual

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Tire and Wheel Alignment

A bad jolt from hitting a curb or

pothole can cause the front end
of your vehicle to become
misaligned or cause damage to
your tires. If your vehicle seems to
pull to one side when you are
driving, the wheels may be out of
alignment. Have an authorized
dealer check the wheel alignment
periodically.

Wheel misalignment in the front
or the rear can cause uneven and
rapid treadwear of your tires and

should be corrected by an
authorized dealer. Front-wheel

drive vehicles and those with an

independent rear suspension (if

equipped) may require alignment
of all four wheels.
The tires should also be balanced

periodically. An unbalanced tire

and wheel assembly may result in
irregular tire wear.

Tire Rotation

WARNING

If the tire label shows

different tire pressures for the

front and rear tires and the vehicle
is equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system, then the
settings for the system sensors
need to be updated. Always
perform the system reset
procedure after tire rotation. If the
system is not reset, it may not
provide a low tire pressure
warning when necessary. See Tire

Pressure Monitoring System

(page 223).

Note: If your tires show uneven
wear ask an authorized dealer to

check for and correct any wheel

misalignment, tire imbalance or

mechanical problem involved
before tire rotation.
Note: Your vehicle may be
equipped with a dissimilar spare

wheel and tire assembly. A

dissimilar spare wheel and tire

assembly is defined as a spare

wheel and tire assembly that is

different in brand, size or

appearance from the road tires and
wheels. If you have a dissimilar

spare wheel and tire assembly it is
intended for temporary use only

and should not be used in a tire
rotation.

Note: After having your tires
rotated, inflation pressure must be
checked and adjusted to the
vehicle requirements.

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