Lincoln MKC (2019 year). Manual - part 21

WARNINGS

The use of non-recommended tires
and wheels could cause steering,

suspension, axle, transfer case or power
transfer unit failure. If you have
questions regarding tire replacement,
contact your authorized dealer as soon
as possible.

To reduce the risk of serious injury,
when mounting replacement tires

and wheels, you should not exceed the
maximum pressure indicated on the
sidewall of the tire to set the beads
without additional precautions listed
below. If the beads do not seat at the
maximum pressure indicated,
re-lubricate and try again.

When inflating the tire for mounting
pressures up to 20 psi (1.38 bar)

greater than the maximum pressure on
the tire sidewall, the following
precautions must be taken to protect
the person mounting the tire:

•

Make sure that you have the correct
tire and wheel size.

•

Lubricate the tire bead and wheel
bead seat area again.

•

Stand at a minimum of 12 feet (3.66
meters) away from the wheel and tire
assembly.

•

Use both eye and ear protection.

WARNING

Always inflate steel carcass tires
with a remote air fill with the person

inflating standing at a minimum of 12 ft
(3.66 m) away from the wheel and tire
assembly.

Important: Remember to replace the
wheel valve stems when the road tires
are replaced on your vehicle.

It is recommended that the two front
tires or two rear tires generally be
replaced as a pair.

The tire pressure sensors mounted in
the wheels (originally installed on your
vehicle) are not designed to be used in
aftermarket wheels.

The use of wheels or tires not
recommended by Ford Motor Company
may affect the operation of your tire
pressure monitoring system.

If the tire pressure monitoring system
indicator is flashing, your system is
malfunctioning. Your replacement tire
might be incompatible with your tire
pressure monitoring system, or some
component of the system may be
damaged.

Safety Practices

WARNINGS

If your vehicle is stuck in snow,
mud or sand, do not rapidly spin

the tires; spinning the tires can tear the
tire and cause an explosion. A tire can
explode in as little as three to five
seconds.

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WARNINGS

Do not spin the wheels at over
34 mph (55 km/h). The tires may

fail and injure a passenger or bystander.

Driving habits have a great deal to do
with your tire mileage and safety.

*Observe posted speed limits
*Avoid fast starts, stops and turns

*Avoid potholes and objects on the road

*Do not run over curbs or hit the tire
against a curb when parking

Highway Hazards

No matter how carefully you drive, there
is always the possibility that you may
eventually have a flat tire on the
highway. Drive slowly to the closest safe
area out of traffic. This may further
damage the flat tire, but your safety is
more important.

If you feel a sudden vibration or ride
disturbance while driving, or you suspect
your tire or vehicle has been damaged,
immediately reduce your speed. Drive
with caution until you can safely pull off
the road. Stop and inspect the tires for
damage. If a tire is under-inflated or
damaged, deflate it, remove wheel and
replace it with your spare tire and wheel.
If you cannot detect a cause, have the
vehicle towed to the nearest repair
facility or tire dealer to have the vehicle
inspected.

Tire and Wheel Alignment

A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole
can cause the front end of your vehicle
to become misaligned or cause damage
to your tires. If your vehicle seems to
pull to one side when you are driving,
the wheels may be out of alignment.
Have an authorized dealer check the
wheel alignment periodically.

Wheel misalignment in the front or the
rear can cause uneven and rapid
treadwear of your tires and should be
corrected by an authorized dealer.
Front-wheel drive vehicles and those
with an independent rear suspension (if
equipped) may require alignment of all
four wheels.

The tires should also be balanced
periodically. An unbalanced tire and
wheel assembly may result in irregular
tire wear.

Tire Rotation

Note: If your tires show uneven wear,
ask an authorized dealer to check for
and correct any wheel misalignment,
tire imbalance or mechanical problem
involved before tire rotation.

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Note: Your vehicle may be equipped
with a dissimilar spare wheel and tire
assembly. A dissimilar spare wheel and
tire assembly is defined as a spare
wheel and tire assembly that is different
in brand, size or appearance from the
road tires and wheels. If you have a
dissimilar spare wheel and tire
assembly, it is intended for temporary
use only and should not be used in a
tire rotation.

Note: After having your tires rotated,
inflation pressure must be checked and
adjusted to the vehicle requirements.

Rotating your tires at the recommended
interval (as indicated in the Scheduled
Maintenance chapter) will help your tires
wear more evenly, providing better tire
performance and longer tire life.
Sometimes irregular tire wear can be
corrected by rotating the tires.

Non-directional tires

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Directional tires

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USING SNOW CHAINS

WARNING

Snow tires must be the same size, load
index and speed rating as those

originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire
or wheel not recommended by Ford can
affect the safety and performance of your
vehicle, which could result in an increased
risk of loss of control, vehicle rollover,
personal injury and death. Additionally, the
use of non-recommended tires and wheels
can cause steering, suspension, axle, transfer
case or power transfer unit failure. Follow
the Ford recommended tire inflation pressure
found on the Safety Compliance Certification
Label (on the door hinge pillar, door latch
post or the door edge that meets the door
latch post, next to the driver seat), or Tire
Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver
door. Failure to follow the tire pressure
recommendations can cause uneven
treadwear patterns and adversely affect the
way your vehicle handles.

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The tires on your vehicle have all-weather
treads to provide traction in rain and snow.
However, in some climates, you may need
to use snow tires and cables. If you need to
use cables, it is recommended that steel
wheels (of the same size and specifications)
be used, as cables may chip aluminum
wheels.

Follow these guidelines when using snow
tires and traction devices

•

If possible, avoid fully loading your
vehicle

•

Purchase chains or cables from a
manufacturer that clearly labels body to
tire dimension restrictions.

•

Use 10 mm cables or chains only on front
axle with 235/50R18 tires.

•

Not all S-class snow chains or cables
meet these restrictions. Chains of this
size restriction will include a tensioning
device.

•

The snow chains or cables must be
mounted in pairs on the front axle.

•

Do not use chains or cables on
235/45R19, 245/45R19 and 255/40R20
tires.

•

Install cables securely, verifying that the
cables do not touch any wiring, brake
lines or fuel lines.

•

When driving with tire cables do not
exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) or the
maximum speed recommended by the
chain manufacturer, whichever is less.

•

Drive cautiously. If you hear the cables
rub or bang against the vehicle, stop and
retighten them. If this does not work,
remove the cables to prevent vehicle
damage.

•

Remove the cables when they are no
longer needed. Do not use cables on dry
roads.

If you have any questions regarding snow
chains or cables, please contact your
authorized dealer.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM

WARNING

The tire pressure monitoring system is
not a substitute for manually checking

tire pressures. You should periodically check
tire pressures using a pressure gauge.
Failure to correctly maintain tire pressures
could increase the risk of tire failure, loss of
control, vehicle rollover and personal injury.

Note:  You should only use tire sealants in
roadside emergencies as they may cause
damage to the tire pressure monitoring
system sensor. 

Note:  If the tire pressure monitoring system
sensor becomes damaged, it may not
function.

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Each tire, including the spare (if
provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated to

the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle
has tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire
inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure
for those tires).

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates a
low tire pressure telltale when one or more
of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure
telltale illuminates, you should stop and
check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving
on a significantly under-inflated tire causes
the tire to overheat and can lead to tire
failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect
the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.

Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute
for proper tire maintenance, and it is the
driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-inflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of
the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when
the system is not operating properly. The
TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with
the low tire pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately one minute and then
remain continuously illuminated. This
sequence will continue upon subsequent
vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction
exists.

When the malfunction indicator is illuminated,
the system may not be able to detect or
signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS
malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of
replacement or alternate tires or wheels on
the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from

functioning properly. Always check the TPMS
malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to
ensure that the replacement or alternate tires
and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to
function properly.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules and with License exempt RSS
Standards of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful

interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

Note: Changes or modifications not
expressively approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
The term "IC:" before the radio certification
number only signifies that Industry Canada
technical specifications were met.

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Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System

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Note: Each road tire is equipped with a tire
pressure sensor located inside the wheel
and tire assembly cavity. The pressure
sensor is attached to the valve stem. The
pressure sensor is covered by the tire and
is not visible unless the tire is removed. Take
care when changing the tire to avoid
damaging the sensor.

You should always have your tires serviced
by an authorized dealer.

Check the tire pressure periodically (at least
monthly) using an accurate tire gauge. See
When Inflating Your Tires in this chapter.

Understanding Your Tire Pressure
Monitoring System

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The tire pressure monitoring system
measures pressure in your road tires and
sends the tire pressure readings to your
vehicle. You can view the tire pressure
readings through the information display.
See General Information (page 108). The low
tire pressure warning light will turn on if the
tire pressure is significantly low. Once the

light is illuminated, your tires are
under-inflated and need to be inflated to the
manufacturer’s recommended tire pressure.
Even if the light turns on and a short time
later turns off, your tire pressure still needs
to be checked.

When Your Temporary Spare Tire is
Installed

When one of your road tires needs to be
replaced with the temporary spare, the
system will continue to identify an issue to
remind you that the damaged road wheel
and tire assembly needs to be repaired and
put back on your vehicle.

To restore the full function of the tire
pressure monitoring system, have the
damaged road wheel and tire assembly
repaired and remounted on your vehicle.

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When You Believe Your System is Not
Operating Properly

The main function of the tire pressure
monitoring system is to warn you when your

tires need air. It can also warn you in the
event the system is no longer capable of
functioning as intended. See the following
chart for information concerning your tire
pressure monitoring system:

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Customer action required

Possible cause

Low tire pressure warning light

Make sure tires are at the proper pressure. See Inflating your tires
in this chapter. After inflating your tires to the manufacturer’s
recommended pressure as shown on the Tire Label (located on
the edge of driver’s door or the B-Pillar), the vehicle must be driven
for at least two minutes over 20 mph (32 km/h) before the light
turns off.

Tire(s) under-inflated

Solid warning light

Repair the damaged road wheel and tire assembly and reinstall
it on the vehicle to restore system function. For a description on
how the system functions, see When Your Temporary Spare Tire
is Installed in this section.

Spare tire in use

If the tires are properly inflated and the spare tire is not in use but
the light remains on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.

TPMS malfunction

Repair the damaged road wheel and tire assembly and reinstall
it on the vehicle to restore system function. For a description on
how the system functions, see When Your Temporary Spare Tire
is Installed in this section.

Spare tire in use

Flashing warning light

If the tires are properly inflated and the spare tire is not in use but
the light remains on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.

TPMS malfunction

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When Inflating Your Tires

WARNING

Do not use the tire pressure displayed
in the information display as a tire

pressure gauge. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury or
death.

When putting air into your tires (such as at a
gas station or in your garage), the tire
pressure monitoring system may not respond
immediately to the air added to your tires.

It may take up to two minutes of driving over
20 mph (32 km/h) for the light to turn off after
you have filled your tires to the
recommended inflation pressure.

How Temperature Affects Your Tire
Pressure

The tire pressure monitoring system monitors
tire pressure in each pneumatic tire. While
driving in a normal manner, a typical
passenger tire inflation pressure may
increase about 2–4 psi (14–28 kPa) from a
cold start situation. If the vehicle is stationary

overnight with the outside temperature
significantly lower than the daytime
temperature, the tire pressure may decrease
about 3 psi (21 kPa) for a drop of 30°F (17°C)
in ambient temperature. This lower pressure
value may be detected by the tire pressure
monitoring system as being significantly
lower than the recommended inflation
pressure and activate the system warning
light for low tire pressure. If the low tire
pressure warning light is on, visually check
each tire to verify that no tire is flat. If one or
more tires are flat, repair as necessary.
Check the air pressure in the road tires. If
any tire is under-inflated, carefully drive the
vehicle to the nearest location where air can
be added to the tires. Inflate all the tires to
the recommended inflation pressure.

CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL

WARNINGS

The tire pressure monitoring system is
not a substitute for manually checking

tire pressures. You should periodically check
tire pressures using a pressure gauge.
Failure to correctly maintain tire pressures
could increase the risk of tire failure, loss of
control, vehicle rollover and personal injury.

If the tire pressure monitor sensor
becomes damaged it may not function.

Note: You should only use tire sealants in
roadside emergencies as they may cause
damage to the tire pressure monitoring
system sensor.

Note: The tire pressure monitoring system
indicator light illuminates when the spare
tire is in use. To restore the full function of
the monitoring system, all road wheels
equipped with tire pressure monitoring
sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.

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If you get a flat tire when 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.

Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealer
in order to prevent damage to the tire
pressure monitoring system sensors. See
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 330).
Replace the spare tire with a road tire as
soon as possible. During repairing or
replacing of the flat tire, have the authorized
dealer inspect the tire pressure monitoring
system sensor for damage.

Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire
Assembly Information

WARNING

Failure to follow these guidelines could
result in an increased risk of loss of

vehicle control, injury or death.

If you have a dissimilar spare wheel and tire,
then it is intended for temporary use only.
This means that if you need to use it, you
should replace it as soon as possible with a
road wheel and tire assembly that is the
same size and type as the road tires and
wheels that were originally provided by Ford.
If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is
damaged, it should be replaced rather than
repaired.

A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
is defined as a spare wheel and tire assembly
that is different in brand, size or appearance
from the road tires and wheels and can be
one of three types:

1. T-type mini-spare: This spare tire begins
with the letter T for tire size and may have
Temporary Use Only molded in the sidewall.

2. Full-size dissimilar spare with label on
wheel: This spare tire has a label on the
wheel that states: THIS WHEEL AND TIRE
ASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USE ONLY.

When driving with one of the dissimilar spare
tires listed above, do not:

•

Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).

•

Load the vehicle beyond maximum
vehicle load rating listed on the Safety
Compliance Label.

•

Tow a trailer.

•

Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire.

•

Use more than one dissimilar spare tire
at a time.

•

Use commercial car washing equipment.

•

Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire.

Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listed
above at any one wheel location can lead to
impairment of the following:
•

Handling, stability and braking
performance.

•

Comfort and noise.

•

Ground clearance and parking at curbs.

•

Winter weather driving capability.

•

Wet weather driving capability.

•

All-wheel driving capability

3. Full-size dissimilar spare without label
on wheel

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When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
•

Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).

•

Use more than one dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly at a time.

•

Use commercial car washing equipment.

•

Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare wheel
and tire assembly.

The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly can lead to
impairment of the following:
•

Handling, stability and braking
performance.

•

Comfort and noise.

•

Ground clearance and parking at curbs.

•

Winter weather driving capability.

•

Wet weather driving capability.

•

All-wheel driving capability

When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly 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 full-size
dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly and
seek service as soon as possible.

Tire Change Procedure

WARNINGS

Never place anything between the
vehicle jack and the ground.

Never place anything between the
vehicle jack and your vehicle.

It is recommended that the wheels of
the vehicle be chocked, and that no

person should remain in a vehicle that is
being jacked.

WARNINGS

The jack supplied with this vehicle is
only intended for changing wheels. Do

not use the vehicle jack other than when you
are changing a wheel in an emergency.

Check that the vehicle jack is not
damaged or deformed and the thread

is lubricated and clean.

The jack should be used on level firm
ground wherever possible.

Use only the specified jacking points.
If you use other positions, you may

damage the body, steering, suspension,
engine, braking system or the fuel lines.

No person should place any portion of
their body under a vehicle that is

supported by a jack.

Note: The jack does not require
maintenance or additional lubrication over
the service life of your vehicle.

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1. Park on a level surface, set the parking

brake and activate the hazard flashers.

2. Place the transmission in park (P) and

turn the engine off.

3. Lift and remove the carpeted cargo area

floor to access the spare tire and jack.

4. Remove the wing nut that secures the

spare tire by turning it counterclockwise.
Remove the spare tire.

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5. Remove the jack from the foam holder.

Remove the flat tire retainer strap from
the jack base. The lug wrench is in the
left side storage foam next to the spare
tire.

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6. Unfold the lug wrench for use.

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7. Block the diagonally opposite wheel.

8. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn

counterclockwise, but do not remove
them until the wheel is raised off the
ground.

Note: Jack at the specified locations to avoid
damage to the vehicle.

9. The vehicle jacking points shown here

are also depicted on the warning label
on the jack. Small arrow-shaped marks
on the vehicle sills show the location of
the jacking points.

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10.

Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the
vehicle until the flat tire is completely
off the ground.

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11.

Remove the lug nuts with the lug
wrench.

Note: If equipped with full wheel covers with
exposed wheel nuts, remove the wheel nuts
prior to removing the wheel cover or damage
to the wheel cover may occur.

12.

Replace the flat tire with the spare tire,
making sure the valve stem is facing
outward. Reinstall the lug nuts until the
wheel is snug against the hub. Do not
fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel
has been lowered.

13.

Lower the wheel by turning the jack
handle counterclockwise.

1

2

3

4

5

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14.

Remove the jack and fully tighten the
lug nuts in the order shown. See
Technical Specifications (page 340).

Stowing the flat tire

1. Put the jack and lug wrench away. Make

sure the jack is fastened so it does not
rattle when you drive.

2. Unblock the wheels.

3. Stow the flat tire on the floor in the cargo

area. Secure with the flat tire retainer
strap by following the next steps:

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4. Locate the cargo tie-down near the

seatback. Push the loop of the retainer
strap through the tie-down. Thread the
non-loop end through the loop.

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5. Weave the retainer strap through the

wheel openings.

6. Locate the front cargo tie-down at the

opposite corner of the cargo area to the
tie-down used in Step 4. Thread the
retainer strap through the tie-down and
pull tight.

7. Secure by tying a 2-half hitch knot.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications

WARNING

When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the
surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel. Make sure that any fasteners that attach the rotor to the

hub are secured so they do not interfere with the mounting surfaces of the wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact at
the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while your vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss
of control.

Ib-ft (Nm)

*

Bolt size

100 (135)

M12 x 1.5

*

Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners.

Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles (160 kilometers) after any wheel disturbance (such as tire rotation, changing a
flat tire, wheel removal).

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Wheel pilot bore.

A

Inspect the wheel pilot bore and mounting
surface prior to installation. Remove any
visible corrosion or loose particles.

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