1999 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 187

Roadside emergencies CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. Spare tire information Your vehicle is equipped with a 15" spare tire that must be used for emergencies only. Vehicles equipped with 16" tires have a 16" spare tire. The 15" spare tire is not as wide as a regular tire and is designed for emergency use only. Replace this tire with a full-size tire as soon as possible. The 16" spare tire is not equipped with wheel ornaments. The wheel ornaments from the original wheel/tire may be used on the spare. If your vehicle is equipped with 4WD or AWD, a spare tire of a different size than the road tires should not be used. Such a tire could result in damage to driveline components and make the vehicle difficult to control. 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, lug nut wrench Jack handle Location Under the vehicle, just in front of the rear bumper Left rear quarter panel behind interior access cover (2 door models) behind rear seat under carpet in the cargo floor (4 door models) on the lower rear seat base 187