2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 131

Driving continue to roll so that you may steer in the direction you want to travel. If you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. Never drive with chains on the front tires of 4WD vehicles without also putting them on the rear tires. This could cause the rear to slide and swing around during braking. Tires, Replacement Requirements Do not use a size and type of tire and wheel other than that originally provided by Ford Motor Company because it can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and/or serious personal injury or death. Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide for safe ride and handling capability. Make sure all tires and wheels on the vehicle are of the same size, type, tread design and load-carrying capacity. When replacing tires, have all four tires replaced at the same time. If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. If you nevertheless decide to equip your AWD for off-road use with tires larger than what Ford Motor Company recommends, you should not use these tires for highway driving. If you use any tire/wheel combination not recommended by Ford Motor Company, it may adversely affect vehicle handling and could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case failure as well as the increased risk of loss of vehicle control. Do not use "aftermarket lift kits" or other suspension modifications, whether or not they are used with larger tires and wheels. These "aftermarket lift kits" could adversely affect the vehicle's handling characteristics, which could lead to loss of vehicle control or rollover and serious injury. Tires can be damaged during off-road use. For your safety, tires that are damaged should not be used for highway driving because they are more likely to blow out or fail. You should carefully observe the recommended tire inflation pressure found on the safety compliance certification label attached to the left front door lock facing or door latch post pillar. Failure to follow tire pressure recommendations can adversely affect the way your vehicle 131 2004 P207 Explorer Sport Trac (p27) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)