2000 Ford Windstar Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 192

Roadside emergencies • drive through an automatic car wash, because of the vehicle's reduced ground clearance • try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its wheel • use the wheel for any other type of vehicle Spare tire information Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire that must be used for emergencies only. Vehicles equipped with 16" tires have a 15" spare tire. Vehicles equipped with self-sealing tires do not have a self-sealing spare. Location of the spare tire and tools The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the following locations: Item Spare tire Jack, wheel nut wrench, Jack handle Location Under the vehicle, just forward of the rear bumper Behind the access panel located on the right rear quarter panel interior trim Attached to jack with clip Removing the jack and tools 1. Locate the access panel on the interior trim. Rotate the two panel retaining clips and remove the panel. 2. Remove the jack and lug nut wrench by turning the thumbscrew counterclockwise to remove clamp and relieve tension against the stowage bracket. 192