Change a Flat Tire
Steps
Park car on flat surface, put on emergency brake and hazard lights. Set up reflective warning triangle. put block on tire diagonally opposite flat tire, and remove spare tire from car (make sure it's inflated)
Steps
Park car on flat surface, put on emergency brake and hazard lights. Set up reflective warning triangle. put block on tire diagonally opposite flat tire, and remove spare tire from car (make sure it's inflated)
Remove hubcap no you can get lug nuts. Loosen nuts with wrench. Don't take any of them yet—loosen just enough to "crack" them.
Place jack underneath car at a sturdy part of the frame. Check your owner's manual for correct placement. Turn crank at end of jack by hand until it contacts the frame. .
Add jack handle for leverare: Crank handle until wheel is high enough above the ground to remove the tire. Don't stick your hands or legs under the car—it could fall and injure you.
Remove lug nuts from wheel by turning them counterclockwise. and keep them in your hubcap so they don't roll away. Remove flat tire and lay flat. You don't want it to roll away either.
Line up spare tire with wheel studs and place on car. Once wheel is on, replace lug nuts and tighten them by hand, and then with your lug wrench. until you meet firm resistance.
Lower jack until wheel is firmly on the ground. Finish tightening your lug nuts. To get the lug nuts on as tightly as possible. unleash the power of the star pattern.
Spare tires aren't supposed to be driven on for long distances or at high speeds, so you need to drive slowly and get your flat tire fixed and replaced as soon as possible.
As soon as possible, take your car to your Ford Dealer Service Center to have the flat tire repaired or replaced and put back on the car. This is also a good time to have the other three tires inspected so you’ll know you’re heading back on the road with your wheels in tip-top shape again.
As soon as possible, take your car to your Ford Dealer Service Center to have the flat tire repaired or replaced and put back on the car. This is also a good time to have the other three tires inspected so you’ll know you’re heading back on the road with your wheels in tip-top shape again.
Tips
Be aware of your surroundings. If you're on a busy road, be particularly wary of vehicles driving by that might get too close. There are hundreds of people killed each year while changing a tire on the side of the road; don't do this unless you must.
For safety, place an object such as a log, large rock, etc., under the vehicle after jacking, but before removing the tire. Place it so that it will stop the vehicle from dropping in case the jack is dislodged or shifts for some reason while the wheel is removed. Place it near a part of the frame or other supporting part not too far from the wheel.
Most spare tires (the undersized "donut" tires) are not designed for speeds of more than 50 mph (80 km/h) or for long distances. Exceeding this speed can cause problems, including failure of the spare tire. Instead, drive slowly and carefully to a shop and have your tire repaired or replaced.
Common Questions
Common Questions
?What can I do if I can't turn the lug nuts
Put something on the end of the wrench, such as a piece of piping. This will increase leverage and allow the lug nut to turn easily.
What is a hubcap?
A hubcap is the snap-on cover that hides the lug nuts. You can pop it off with a flat-blade screwdriver or crowbar. It makes a handy tray for the removed lug nuts too. When you are done, snap it back on, making sure to line up the air filling stem notch.
