Ford Fusion (2018 year). Manual — part 76

14.

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. If
you are using the temporary tire, the
lug nut washers will not appear to be
flush with the rim. This is normal only
when using the temporary spare tire.

15.

Lower the wheel by turning the jack
handle counterclockwise.

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16.

Remove the jack and fully tighten the
lug nuts in the order shown. See
Technical Specifications (page
310).

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17.

To store the folded wrench on the
jack, engage the bracket of the jack
base on the wrench feature as shown.
Swing the wrench upward and adjust
the height of the jack until the pin
engages the hole. Tighten the hex nut
clockwise by hand until secure.

18.

Put the flat tire, jack and lug wrench
away. Make sure the jack is fastened
securely before you drive.

19.

Unblock the wheel.

Stowing the Flat Tire Without the
Retainer Strap

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You can temporarily stow the full-size road
wheel in the spare tire compartment.

1.

Lift the carpeted wheel cover at an
angle to access the spare tire
compartment.

2. Place the wheel in the spare tire well

with the valve stem facing down.

3. Install the shorter jack retainer bolt to

the jack bolt-down bracket through the
centre of the wheel. Finally, wind the
wheel retainer down to secure the
wheel in place.

4. Place the jack and tools back into the

spare tire compartment.

5. Replace the carpeted wheel cover.

Stowing the Flat Tire Using the
Retainer Strap

(If Equipped)

You can temporarily stow the full-size road
wheel in the spare tire compartment.

1.

Find the flat tire retainer strap tucked
inside the jack channel.

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2. Locate the jack bolt-down bracket.

Push the retainer strap through the jack
bolt-down bracket.

3. Put the jack and lug wrench away.

Make sure the jack is fastened so it
does not rattle when you drive.

4. Stow the flat tire on the floor in the

cargo area.

5. Weave the retainer strap through the

wheel openings.

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6. Secure the flat tire by tying a flat knot.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - 1.5L ECOBOOST™/2.0L
ECOBOOST™/2.5L

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 your vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss of control.

Ib-ft (Nm)

*

Bolt size

100 (135)

M12 x 1.5

*

Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford

recommended replacement fasteners.

Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles (160 kilometers) after any
wheel disturbance (such as tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal).

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Wheel pilot bore.

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Inspect the wheel pilot bore and
mounting surface prior to installation.
Remove any visible corrosion or loose
particles.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - 2.7L ECOBOOST™

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 your vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss of control.

Ib-ft (Nm)

*

Bolt size

150 (204)

M14 x 1.5

*

Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford

recommended replacement fasteners.

Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles (160 kilometers) after any
wheel disturbance (such as tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal).