2018 Escape Owner's Manual

Wheels and Tires

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E145908 9. Small arrow-shapedmarks on the sills show the location of the jacking points.

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E75442 13. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown. See Technical Specifications (page 296). Stowing the flat tire 1. Put the jack and lug wrench away. Make sure the jack is fastened so it does not rattle when you drive. 2. Unblock the wheels. 3. Stow the flat tire on the floor in the cargo area. Secure with the flat tire retainer strap by following the next steps:

E162190 10. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench. Note: If equipped with full wheel covers with exposedwheel nuts, remove thewheel nuts prior to removing the wheel cover or damage to the wheel cover may occur. 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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