Technical specifications
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
WARNING: When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel. Make sure that any fasteners that attach the rotor to the hub are secured so they do not interfere with the mounting surfaces of the wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss of control.
Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles (160 kilometers) after any wheel disturbance (such as rotation, flat tire, wheel removal).


Note: Inspect the wheel pilot hole and mounting surface prior to installation. Remove any visible corrosion or loose particles.
See also:
Side airbags
WARNING: Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the airbag
cover, on the side of the seat backs (of the front seats), or in front seat areas
that may come into contact with a deploying ...
Using snow chains
WARNING: Snow tires must be the same size, load index and speed rating
as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by
Ford can affect the safety and performance ...
Brake-shift interlock
This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the
gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition is in the on position
unless brake pedal is pressed ...
