Ford Excursion (2005 year). Manual — part 35

Tire change procedure

To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire,
be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions)

the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the
vehicle) to the tire being changed.

If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could be
seriously injured.

1. Park on a level surface, activate
hazard flashers and set the parking
brake.

2. Turn engine OFF and block the
diagonally opposite wheel (block not
provided).

3. Remove the jack, jack handle, lug
wrench and spare tire from the
stowage locations.

4. Use the tip of the lug wrench to remove any wheel trim.

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5. Loosen each wheel lug nut
one-half turn counterclockwise but
do not remove them until the wheel
is raised off the ground.

When one of the rear
wheels is off the ground,

the transmission alone will not
prevent the vehicle from moving
or slipping off the jack, even if the
transmission is in P (Park)
(automatic transmission). To
prevent the vehicle from moving
when you change the tire, be sure
that the parking brake is set and
the diagonally opposite wheel is
blocked.

6. Insert the hooked end of the jack
handle into the jack and use the
handle to slide the jack under the
vehicle.

7. Position the jack according to the
following guides:

• Front (4x2)

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• Front passenger side (4x4)

• Front driver side (4x4)
Make sure the jack fits into the
notched area on the differential
housing.

• Rear

8. Turn the jack handle clockwise
until the wheel is completely off the
ground and high enough to install
the spare tire.

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To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any part of your
body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start the

engine when your vehicle is on the jack. The jack is only meant for
changing the tire.

• Never use the front or rear differential as a jacking point.
9. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench.

10. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem
is facing outward. Reinstall the lug nuts until the wheel is snug against
the hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been
lowered.

11. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.

12. Remove the jack and fully
tighten the lug nuts in the order
shown. Refer to Wheel lug nut
torque specifications later in this
chapter for the proper lug nut
torque specification.

13. Stow the flat tire, jack, jack
handle and lug wrench. Make sure
the jack is securely fastened so it
does not rattle when driving.

14. Unblock the wheels.

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