Roadside emergencies – FORD 2004 Freestar v.3 User Manual
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• Use commercial car washing equipment
• Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare
tire/wheel
The usage of a dissimilar spare tire/wheel 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)
• Load Leveling Adjustment (if applicable)
When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel 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 dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek
service as soon as possible.
Location of the spare tire and tools
The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the following
locations:
Item
Location
Spare tire
Under the vehicle, just forward of the rear
bumper.
Jack
Behind the access panel located on the
right rear quarter panel interior trim.
Jack handle
Attached to the jack with a clip.
Flat tire tether, wing
screw and cable tie
Inside tire tether kit, next to jack.
Jack extension tool (cargo
van model only)
Attached to the jack kit.
2004 Freestar (win)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English (fus)
Roadside Emergencies
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