Ford Maverick (2022 year). Manual in english — page 21

Highway Hazards

No matter how carefully you drive,
there is always the possibility that
you could eventually have a flat
tire on the highway. Drive slowly
to the closest safe area out of
traffic. This could further damage
the flat tire, but your safety is
more important.

If you feel a sudden vibration or
ride disturbance while driving, or
you suspect your tire or vehicle
has been damaged, immediately
reduce your speed. Drive with
caution until you can safely pull
off the road. Stop and inspect the
tires for damage. If a tire is
under-inflated or damaged,
deflate it, remove the wheel and
replace it with your spare tire and
wheel. If you cannot detect a
cause, have the vehicle towed to
the nearest repair facility or tire
dealer to have the vehicle
inspected.

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 could 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.

INSPECTING THE WHEEL
VALVE STEMS

Check the valve stems for holes,
cracks, or cuts that could permit
air leakage.

TIRE ROTATION

WARNING:

If the tire label

shows different tire pressures for
the front and rear tires and the
vehicle has a tire pressure
monitoring system, then you
need to update the settings for
the system sensors. Always
perform the system reset
procedure after tire rotation. If
you do not reset the system, it
may not provide a low tire
pressure warning when
necessary.

Rotating your tires at the
recommended interval will help
your tires wear more evenly,
providing better tire performance
and longer tire life.

Note:

If your tires show any uneven

wear have the alignment checked
by an authorized dealer before
rotating tires.

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Tire Care

Note:

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.

Tire Rotation Diagram

Follow the diagram indicating the
correct tire locations for rotating
the tires.

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Tire Care

WHAT IS THE TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM

The tire pressure monitoring
system measures the vehicle's
tire pressures. A warning lamp

illuminates if one or more tires are
significantly underinflated or if there is a
system malfunction.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM OVERVIEW

WARNING:

If the tire pressure

monitor sensor becomes damaged it
may not function.

WARNING:

Under-inflation is the

most common cause of tire failures and
may result in severe tire cracking, tread
separation or blowout, with unexpected
loss of vehicle control and increased risk
of injury. Under-inflation increases
sidewall flexing and rolling resistance,
resulting in heat buildup and internal
damage to the tire. It also may result in
unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear,
loss of vehicle control and accidents. A
tire can lose up to half of its air pressure
and not appear to be flat!

WARNING:

To determine the

required pressure(s) for your vehicle, see
the Safety Compliance Certification
Label (on the door hinge pillar,
door-latch post or the door edge that
meets the door-latch post, next to the
driver seat) or the Tire Label on the
B-Pillar or the edge of the driver door.

Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer
on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of
a different size than the size indicated on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label, you should determine the proper tire
inflation pressure for those tires).

As an added safety feature, your vehicle
has been equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that
illuminates a low tire pressure telltale
when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and check
your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure. Driving on a
significantly under-inflated tire causes the
tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency
and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.

Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire maintenance, and
it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain
correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation
has not reached the level to trigger
illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure
telltale.

Your vehicle has also been equipped with
a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure
telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This sequence
will continue upon subsequent vehicle
start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System

When the malfunction indicator is
illuminated, the system may not be able
to detect or signal low tire pressure as
intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur
for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate
tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent
the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more tires or
wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels
allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.

WARNING:

Changes or

modifications not expressively approved
by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment. The term "IC:" before the
radio certification number only signifies
that Industry Canada technical
specifications were met.

This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with License exempt RSS
Standards of Industry Canada. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:

1.

This device may not cause harmful
interference, and

2. This device must accept any

interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

The tire pressure

monitoring system is not a substitute for
manually checking tire pressures. You
should periodically check tire pressures
using a pressure gauge. Failure to
correctly maintain tire pressures could
increase the risk of tire failure, loss of
control, vehicle rollover and personal
injury.

Note:

The use of tire sealants can damage

the tire pressure monitoring system.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

When the outside temperature drops
significantly, the tire pressure could
decrease and activate the low tire pressure
warning lamp.

The warning lamp could also illuminate
when you use a spare wheel, or tire sealant
from the inflator kit.

Note:

Regularly checking the vehicle tire

pressures can reduce the possibility for the
warning lamp to illuminate due to outside
air temperature changes.

Note:

After you inflate the tires to the

recommended pressure it could take up to
two minutes of driving over 20 mph
(32 km/h) for the warning indicator to turn
off.

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VIEWING THE TIRE
PRESSURES

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To view the current tire pressures,
use the information display or
touchscreen.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM –
TROUBLESHOOTING

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM – WARNING LAMPS

The low tire pressure warning
lamp has combined functions,
as it warns you when your tires

need air, and when the system is no longer
capable of functioning as intended.

Action Required

Possible Cause

Warning Lamp

After inflating your tires to the manufac-
turer’s recommended pressure as shown
on the tire label, on the edge of driver
door or the B-pillar, drive your vehicle for
at least two minutes over 20 mph
(32 km/h) before the light turns off.

One or more tires are

significantly under

inflated

Solid warning lamp

Repair the damaged road wheel and tire
and refit it to your vehicle to restore
operation of the system.

Temporary spare wheel

in use

Solid warning lamp
or flashing warning

lamp

If the tires are inflated to the recom-
mended tire pressures and the temporary
spare wheel is not in use, the system
detected a fault that requires service.
Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.

Tire pressure monitoring

system malfunction

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Action

Message

After inflating your tires to the manufacturer’s recommended

pressure as shown on the tire label, on the edge of the driver

door or the B-pillar, drive your vehicle for at least two minutes

over 20 mph (32 km/h) before the light turns off.

Tire Pressure Low

The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have

your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Tire Pressure Monitor

Fault

The system has detected a fault that requires service or a

spare tire is in use. Have your vehicle checked as soon as

possible.

Tire Pressure Sensor

Fault

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CHANGING A FLAT TIRE

WARNING:

If the tire pressure

monitor sensor becomes damaged it
may not function.

Note:

The use of tire sealant may damage

your tire pressure monitoring system and
should only be used in roadside
emergencies.

Note:

The tire pressure monitoring system

indicator light illuminates when the spare
tire is in use. To restore the full function of
the monitoring system, all road wheels
equipped with tire pressure monitoring
sensors must be mounted on this vehicle.

If you get a flat tire when driving, do not
apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually
decrease your speed. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe
place on the side of the road.

Have a flat serviced by an authorized
dealer to prevent damage to the system
sensors. See

Tire Pressure Monitoring

System Precautions

(page 343). Replace

the spare tire with a road tire as soon as
possible. During repairing or replacing the
flat tire, have the authorized dealer inspect
the system sensor for damage.

WARNING:

Never place anything

between the vehicle jack and the ground.

WARNING:

Never place anything

between the vehicle jack and your
vehicle.

WARNING:

To help prevent your

vehicle from moving when changing a
wheel, shift the transmission into park
(P), set the parking brake and use an
appropriate block or wheel chock to
secure the wheel diagonally opposite to
the wheel being changed. For example,
when changing the front left wheel,
place an appropriate block or wheel
chock on the right rear wheel.

WARNING:

It is recommended that

the wheels of the vehicle be chocked,
and that no person should remain in a
vehicle that is being jacked.

WARNING:

Always use the jack

provided as original equipment with your
vehicle. If using a jack other than the one
provided, make sure the jack capacity is
adequate for the vehicle weight,
including any vehicle cargo or
modifications. If you are unsure if the jack
capacity is adequate, contact the
authorized dealer.

WARNING:

The jack supplied with

this vehicle is only intended for changing
wheels. Do not use the vehicle jack other
than when you are changing a wheel in
an emergency.

WARNING:

Check that the vehicle

jack is not damaged or deformed and
the thread is lubricated and clean.

WARNING:

The jack should be

used on level firm ground wherever
possible.

WARNING:

Use only the specified

jacking points. If you use other locations,
you could damage the body, steering,
suspension, engine, braking system or
the fuel lines.

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WARNING:

Switch the ignition off

and apply the park brake fully before
lifting vehicle.

WARNING:

Park your vehicle so

that you do not obstruct the flow of
traffic or place yourself in any danger and
set up a warning triangle.

WARNING:

The jack supplied with

this vehicle is only intended for changing
a flat tire in an emergency. Do not
attempt to do any other work on your
vehicle when it is supported by the jack,
as your vehicle could slip off the jack.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death.

WARNING:

No person should place

any portion of their body under a vehicle
that is supported by a jack.

WARNING:

Make sure that the

wheels are pointing straight ahead.

WARNING:

If your vehicle has a

manual transmission, shift into first or
reverse gear. If your vehicle has an
automatic transmission, shift into park
(P).

WARNING:

Make sure that the

vehicle jack is vertical to the jacking point
and the base is flat on the ground.

WARNING:

Replace the wheels

and tires with the exact original brand,
size and construction that came
originally on your vehicle. Use of any
other wheel or tire combinations, even
with identical size ratings, may result in

insufficient running clearances, tire
rubbing and eventual puncture. Failure
to follow tire replacement
recommendations can lead to tire failure,
loss of vehicle control, serious injury or
death.

WARNING:

Do not fit run flat tires

on vehicles that were not originally fitted
with them. See an authorized dealer for
more details about compatibility.

WARNING:

Make sure there is no

grease or oil on the threads or the
surface between the wheel lugs and
nuts. This can cause the lug nuts to
loosen while driving.

WARNING:

Have the lug nuts

checked for tightness and the tire
pressure checked as soon as possible.

WARNING:

Do not install alloy

wheels using lug nuts designed for use
with steel wheels.

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Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire
Assembly Information

WARNING:

Failure to follow these

guidelines could result in an increased
risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or
death.

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Changing a Road Wheel

If you have a dissimilar spare wheel and
tire, then it is intended for temporary use
only. This means that if you need to use it,
you should replace it as soon as possible
with a road wheel and tire assembly that
is the same size and type as the road tires
and wheels that we provided with the
vehicle. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel
is damaged, replace it instead of repairing
it.

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
and can be one of three types:

1.

T-type mini-spare:

This spare tire

begins with the letter T for tire size and
may have Temporary Use Only molded in
the sidewall.

2.

Full-size dissimilar spare with label

on wheel:

This spare tire has a label on

the wheel that states: THIS WHEEL AND
TIRE ASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USE
ONLY.

When driving with one of the dissimilar
spare tires listed above, do not:

•

Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).

•

Load the vehicle beyond maximum
vehicle load rating listed on the Safety
Compliance Label.

•

Tow a trailer.

•

Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire.

•

Use more than one dissimilar spare tire
at a time.

•

Use commercial car washing
equipment.

•

Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire.

Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires
listed above at any one wheel location can
lead to impairment of the following:
•

Handling, stability and braking
performance.

•

Comfort and noise.

•

Ground clearance and parking at curbs.

•

Winter weather driving capability.

•

Wet weather driving capability.

•

All-wheel driving capability.

3.

Full-size dissimilar spare without

label on wheel

When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
•

Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).

•

Use more than one dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly at a time.

•

Use commercial car washing
equipment.

•

Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare wheel
and tire assembly.

The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly can lead to
impairment of the following:
•

Handling, stability and braking
performance.

•

Comfort and noise.

•

Ground clearance and parking at curbs.

•

Winter weather driving capability.

•

Wet weather driving capability.

•

All-wheel driving capability

When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly additional
caution should be given to:
•

Towing a trailer.

•

Driving vehicles equipped with a
camper body.

•

Driving vehicles with a load on the
cargo rack.

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Drive cautiously when using a full-size
dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
and seek service as soon as possible.

Removing the Vehicle Jack and
Tool Bag

The vehicle jack and tool bag are on the
rear passenger side of your vehicle, behind
the passenger seat.

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1.

Turn the wing bolt on the jack bracket
counterclockwise to release the jack
and tool bag from the jack bracket.

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2. Remove the jack and tool bag from the

jack bracket.

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3. Release the jack tool bag straps.

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4. Slide the jack tool bag through the jack

load rest to remove for access to the
jack tools.

5. Remove the tools from the tool bag.

Note:

Your jack does not require

maintenance or additional lubrication over
the service life of your vehicle.

Removing the Spare Tire

The spare tire is located under the vehicle,
just forward of the rear bumper.

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Changing a Road Wheel

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1.

Assemble the jack handle as shown in
the illustration.

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2. Fully insert the jack handle through the

bumper hole and into the guide tube
through the access hole in the rear
bumper. Turn the handle
counterclockwise until the tire is
lowered to the ground and the cable is
slightly slack to allow the tire to be slid
rearward from under the vehicle.

3. Remove the retainer from the center

of the wheel.

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4. Block both the front and rear of the

wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire.
For example, if the left front tire is flat,
block the right rear wheel.

Jacking the Vehicle

1.

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

Note:

Jack at the specified locations to

avoid damage to the vehicle.

2. The vehicle jacking points shown here

are also depicted on the warning label
on the jack. Small arrow-shaped marks
on the vehicle sills show the location
of the jacking points.

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3. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the

vehicle until the flat tire is completely
off the ground.

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Changing a Road Wheel

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4. Remove the lug nuts with the lug

wrench.

Note:

For vehicles with full wheel covers

with exposed wheel nuts, remove the wheel
nuts prior to removing the wheel cover or
damage to the wheel cover may occur.

5. 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.

6. Lower the wheel by turning the jack

handle counterclockwise.

7.

Remove the jack and fully tighten the
lug nuts in the order shown.

1

2

3

4

5

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8. Stow the flat tire. See the Stowing the

Flat or Spare Tire.

9. Stow the vehicle jack and lug wrench.

Make sure the jack is securely fastened
before you drive. See Stowing the
Vehicle Jack and Tool Bag.

10.

Unblock the wheels.

Stowing the Road Wheel

1.

Place the wheel in the bed of the
vehicle facing up.

2. Position flat tire in the center of the bed

of vehicle.

3. Locate the retainer strap mounted on

jack.

4. Locate the cargo tie-down hooks in the

corner of the bed.

5. Push the loop of the retainer strap

through the tie-down. Thread the
non-loop end through the loop.

6. Weave the retainer strap through the

wheel openings.

7.

Locate the tie-down at the opposite
corner of the bed. Thread the retainer
strap through the tie-down and pull
tight.

8. Secure by tying a 2-half hitch knot.

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Stowing the Spare Tire

Note:

Failure to follow the spare tire

stowage instructions could result in failure
of the cable or loss of the spare tire.

1.

Lay the tire on the ground with the
valve stem facing down.

2. Slide the wheel partially under the

vehicle and install the retainer through
the wheel center. Pull on the cable to
align the components at the end of the
cable.

3. Turn the jack handle clockwise until

the tire is raised to its stowed position
underneath the vehicle. The effort to
turn the jack handle increases
significantly and the spare tire carrier
ratchets or slips when the tire is raised
to the maximum tightness. Tighten to
the point where the ratchet or slip
occurs, a minimum of three times as
indicated by an audible click each time.
The spare tire carrier does not allow
you to overtighten. If the spare tire
carrier ratchets or slips with little effort,
contact your authorized dealer.

4. Check that the tire lies flat against the

frame and is properly tightened. Try to
push or pull, then turn the tire to be
sure it does not move. Loosen and
retighten, if necessary. Failure to
properly stow the spare tire could
result in failure of the winch cable and
loss of the tire.

5. Repeat this tightness check procedure

when servicing the spare tire pressure,
every six months, as per your scheduled
maintenance information, or at any
time that the spare tire is disturbed
through service of other components.

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Stowing the Vehicle Jack and Tool
Bag

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1.

Place the tools inside of the tool bag.

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2. Install the tool bag through the vehicle

jack load rest.

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3. Secure the jack tool bag straps around

the vehicle jack.

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4. Place the jack and tool bag back onto

the jack bracket.

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5. Turn the wing bolt on the jack bracket

clockwise until the jack and tools are
secured to the jack bracket.

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WHEEL NUTS

WARNING:

When you install a wheel, 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 to secure any fasteners
that attach the rotor to the hub 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 vehicle control, personal injury or death.

lb.ft (Nm)

Bolt size

148 lb.ft (200 Nm)

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 mi (160 km) after any wheel
disturbance (such as tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal).

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Wheel pilot bore.

A

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

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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 2.0L ECOBOOST™

Specification

Engine

10:1

Compression ratio.

122.0 in³ (1,999 cm³)

Displacement.

1-3-4-2

Firing order.

Coil on plug

Ignition system.

0.028–0.031 in (0.7–0.8 mm)

Spark plug gap.

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Capacities and Specifications