2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 138

Tires, Wheels and Loading 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: Tool Spare tire Jack, Jack handle, jack handle extension, wheel lug nut wrench Removing the jack To remove the jack, turn the thumbwheel (1) counterclockwise, then remove the jack (2), lug wrench (3) and jack handles (4) from the bracket. Location Under the vehicle, just in front of the rear bumper In the passenger side rear cab compartment behind the access door in trim panel Installing the jack To install the jack, place the jack handles (4) in the clips, then replace the lug wrench (3). Note: The square hole fits over the peg (5) on the jack stowage bracket. Ensure that the lug wrench handle is seated under the nib at the base of the peg. Fully lower the jack (2) by turning the thumbwheel (1) clockwise, then install the jack (2) by placing the base of the jack onto the stands (6). Place the plastic clip that is attached to the lug nut wrench between the head of the jack and the head of the lug wrench. Turn the thumbwheel (1) clockwise to raise the jack between the stands (6) and the top of the lug wrench (3). 138 2005 Explorer Sport Trac (p27) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)