2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish) - Page 430

Maintenance and Specifications SNOW TIRES AND TRACTION DEVICES Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the original tires. Your tires have all-weather treads to provide traction in the rain and snow. In some climate, using snow tires or traction devices may be necessary. For Motor Company offers tire cables as a Ford approved accessory and recommends use of these or SAE class "S" cables. See your dealer for more information. Follow these guidelines: • Do not use tire cables or chains with P255/70R16 size tires. • Cables or chains should only be used on the rear wheels. • If you need to use chains, it is recommended that steel wheels (of the same size and specification) be used, as chains may chip aluminum wheels. • Install cables or chains securely, verifying that they do not touch any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • Avoid overloading your vehicle. • Do not use cables or chains on dry roads. • Do not exceed 48 km/h (30 mph). • Drive cautiously. Remove the cables or chains when they are no longer needed. MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component Air filter element Fuel filter Battery Oil filter PCV valve Spark plugs* 4.0L SOHC V6 engine FA-1744 FG-1036 BXT-65-650 FL-820S EV-243 AGSF-22PP * Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark plug gap information. 200