Ford Edge (2018 year). Manual — part 81

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.

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 were originally provided
by Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel
is damaged, it should be replaced rather
than repaired.

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 (if
applicable).

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.

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

Tire Change Procedure

(If Equipped)

WARNINGS

When one of the front 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 park (P).

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.

No person should place any portion
of their body under a vehicle that is
supported by a jack.

Do not attempt to change a tire on
the side of the vehicle close to
moving traffic. Pull far enough off the

road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.

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.

WARNINGS

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.

Note: Passengers should not remain in your
vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.

1.

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

2. Place the transmission in park (P) and

turn the engine off.

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3. 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.

4. Lift and remove the carpeted load floor

panel to access the minispare and jack
kit.

5. Remove the steel winged washer nut

securing the spare tire by turning it
counterclockwise.

6. Remove the spare tire from the spare

tire compartment.

7.

Remove plastic wing nut and jack and
lug wrench assembly. Detach lug
wrench from jack by turning the jack
hex nut drive screw counterclockwise.

8. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half

turn counterclockwise, but do not
remove them until the wheel is raised
off the ground.

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9. The vehicle jacking points are depicted

by arrows on the underside of the
vehicle at the locations shown above.

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10.

Find the arrows embossed on the
vehicle downward flange next to the
tire you are changing. Position the
jack so that the vehicle downward
flange rests in the jack saddle flange
between the arrows, as shown above.
Raise the vehicle by using the lug
wrench to turn the jack nut clockwise.
Once the flat tire is raised above the
ground, remove the lug nuts with the
lug wrench.

11.

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.

12.

Lower the wheel by turning the jack
handle counterclockwise.

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13.

Remove the jack and fully tighten the
lug nuts in the order shown. See
Technical Specifications (page
331).

14.

Fold up the wrench/jack handle and
re-attach to the jack. Re-position
jack/wrench assembly into the
original vehicle position and secure
with the plastic wing nut. Make sure
the jack is fastened securely before
you drive.

15.

Unblock the wheel.

Stowing the flat tire

You cannot store the full-sized road wheel
in the temporary spare tire well.

1.

Find the flat tire retainer strap tucked
inside the jack channel. Lower the
carpeted load floor.

2. Stow the flat tire in the cargo area on

the load floor with the wheel facing up.
Secure the flat tire with the retainer
strap by following the next steps.

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3. Locate the rear left side and right side

cargo tie-down rings. Push the loop end
of the retainer strap through one cargo
tie-down ring. Thread the non-loop end
through the loop.

4. Weave the retainer strap through the

wheel openings.

5. Locate the cargo tie-down in the

opposite rear corner of the cargo area.
Thread the retainer strap though the
tie-down and pull tight.

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6. Secure the flat tire by tying a 2-half

hitch knot.