2003 Ford Excursion Owner's Manual - Page 197

Roadside Emergencies 11. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 12. Remove the jack and fully 1 tighten the lug nuts in the order 6 7 shown. 13. Stow the the flat tire, jack, jack 4 3 handle and lug wrench. Make sure the jack is securely fastened so it does not rattle when driving. 8 5 14. Unblock the wheels. 2 Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 800 km (500 miles) after any wheel disturbance (rotation, flat tire, wheel removal, etc.). Wheel lug nut torque* Nm Lb-ft M14 x 2.0 200-225 150-165 * Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. All 2 piece flat wheel nuts, apply a light machine oil between the flat washer and the nut. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes, and clothing, if contacted. Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle. Automatic transmissions do not have push-start capability; also, the catalytic converter may become damaged. Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the transmission may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time, the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation. 197 Bolt size