Ford Ranger EV (2001 year). Manual - part 31

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204-04-2

Wheels and Tires

SPECIFICATIONS

General Specifications

Torque Specifications

Item

Specification

Description

Nm

Lb-Ft

Tire Inflation

Lug nuts 1/2-20

135

100

Tires

See safety certification

Torque specifications are for clean, dry bolt and nut

sticker located on driver

threads. Never use oil or grease on wheel bolts or nuts.

door jamb.

Cleaners — Wheel 
Custom Bright Metal

ESR-M5B194-B

Cleaner (8A-19522-A)

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or

Safety Precautions

a face shield when performing any work with
tire and wheel assemblies.

WARNING: Never run the engine with one

wheel off the ground, for example, when

CAUTION: Do not clean aluminum wheels

changing a tire. The wheel(s) resting on the

with steel wool, abrasive-type cleaners or strong

ground could cause the vehicle to move. 

detergents. Use Custom Bright Metal Cleaner
8A-19522-A or equivalent meeting Ford

WARNING: The tire and wheel must

specifications ESR-M5B194-B.

always be correctly matched. It is very important
to determine the size of each component before

CAUTION: Reduce the air pressure as

any assembly operations commence. Failure to

much as possible by pushing the valve core

adhere to these instructions can result in an

plunger in prior to removing the valve core.

explosive separation and cause serious bodily

Avoid working in a position in which the face or

injury or death. 

body is directly over a tire in which there is
pressure.

WARNING: Aftermarket aerosol tire

When performing any inspection or repair

sealants are extremely flammable. Always

procedures on wheels (1007/1015) and tires, follow

question the customer to make sure these

the preceding safety precautions.

products have not been used. 

WARNING: Aftermarket wheel assemblies

Wheels and Tires

may not be compatible with the vehicle. Use of
incompatible wheel assemblies can result in

Several types of wheel assemblies are available:

equipment failure and possible injury. Use only

stamped steel, forged aluminum and cast aluminum.

approved wheel assemblies.

WARNING: Use only wheels and wheel

nuts that have been designed for current model
year Ford trucks. Aftermarket wheels or wheel
nuts may not fit or function correctly, and can
cause personal injury or damage the vehicle.

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204-04-3

Wheels and Tires

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)

Tire, Temporary Spare

Tire and Wheel Runout

Excessive radial and lateral runout of a wheel and

CAUTION: Do not attempt to mount a

tire assembly can cause roughness, vibration, wheel

high-pressure spare tire on a regular wheel. The

tramp, tire wear and steering wheel tremor.

high-pressure spare tire is only to be mounted on
a high-pressure wheel. Limited service skin spare

Before checking runout, and to avoid false readings

tires are used with standard stamped steel

caused by temporary flat spots in the tires, check

wheels. 

runout only after the vehicle has been driven far
enough to warm the tires. For additional

NOTE: Extended use of other than matching size

information, refer to 

 Section 100-04

.

spare tires on a Traction-Lok



 rear axle could

result in a permanent reduction in effectiveness.
This loss of effectiveness may be noticeable to the
driver as backlash and noise increase with  worn
clutch plates. 
The temporary spare tire is designed to provide a
lightweight, easy to use spare tire. It is for
emergency use only and has a maximum speed
capability of 80 km/h (50 mph).

To maximize tire performance, inspect for signs of

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

incorrect inflation and uneven wear, which may

Wheels and Tires

indicate a need for balancing, rotation, or front

Inspection and Verification

suspension alignment.
Correct tire pressure and driving techniques have an

WARNING: A vehicle equipped with a

important influence on tire life. Heavy cornering,

Traction-Lok



 differential will always have both

excessively rapid acceleration and unnecessary sharp

wheels driving. If, while the vehicle is being

braking increases tire wear.

serviced, only one wheel is raised off the floor
and the rear axle is driven by the engine, the

Replacement tires must follow the recommended:

wheel on the floor  could drive the vehicle off the

•

tire sizes. 

stand or jack. Be sure both rear wheels are off

•

speed rating. 

the floor. 

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load range. 

WARNING: Never run the engine with one

wheel off the ground, for example, when

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radial construction type. 

changing a tire. The wheel(s) resting on the

Use of any other tire size or type can seriously

ground could cause the vehicle to move. 

affect:

WARNING: Do not balance the wheels and

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ride. 

tires while they are mounted on the vehicle.

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handling. 

Possible tire disintegration or differential failure

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speedometer/odometer calibration. 

could result, causing personal injury and
extensive component damage. Use off-vehicle

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vehicle ground clearance. 

wheel and tire balancer only. 

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tire clearance between the body and chassis. 

Be sure to follow the warnings when performing

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wheel bearing life. 

inspection and verification.

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brake cooling. 

Road Test

Verify the customer concern by performing a road
test on a smooth road. If any vibrations are
apparent, go to 

 Section 100-04

.

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Wheels and Tires

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)

Wheels need to be installed new when:

1. Inspect for signs of uneven wear that may

indicate a need for balancing, rotation, front

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bent. 

suspension alignment, damaged tie rod, or

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cracked. 

steering components.

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dented. 

2. Check tires for:

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heavily rusted. 

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cuts.

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leaking. 

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stone bruises.

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they have elongated wheel hub bolt holes. 

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abrasions

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they have excessive lateral or radial runout. 

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blisters.

Wheel and tire assemblies are attached by five

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embedded objects.

noncentering wheel nuts.

3. Tread wear indicators are molded into the

It is mandatory to use only the tire sizes

bottom of the tread grooves. Install a new tire

recommended on the tire chart attached to the

when the indicator bands become visible.

vehicle. Larger or smaller tires can damage the
vehicle, affect durability, and require changing the
speedometer calibration. Make sure wheel size and
offsets match those recommended for the tire in use.

Symptom Chart

Symptom Chart

Condition

Possible Sources

Action

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Tires show excess wear on

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Underinflated tires. 

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ADJUST air pressure in tires.

edge of tread 

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Vehicle overloaded. 

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RETURN vehicle. NOTIFY

customer of overload

condition. 

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High-speed cornering. 

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RETURN vehicle. NOTIFY

customer of cause of

condition. 

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Incorrect wheel alignment. 

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SET toe to specification.

REFER to Section 204-00 of

the 2001 Ranger Workshop

Manual. 

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Tires show excess wear in

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Tires overinflated. 

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ADJUST air pressure. 

center of tread 

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Wheels and Tires

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)

Symptom Chart (Continued)

Condition

Possible Sources

Action

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Other excessive tire wear

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Incorrect tire pressure. 

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ADJUST pressure. 

problems 

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Loose or leaking shock

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TIGHTEN or INSTALL new

absorbers. 

as necessary. 

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Front end out of alignment. 

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ALIGN front end. REFER to

Section 204-00 of the 2001

Ranger Workshop Manual. 

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Front wheel bearings out of

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REFER to Section 204-00 of

adjustment. 

the 2001 Ranger Workshop

Manual for inspection

procedure. 

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Loose, worn or damaged

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REFER to Section 204-00 of

suspension components. 

the 2001 Ranger Workshop

Manual. 

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Wheel and tire assembly out

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BALANCE wheel and tire

of balance. 

assembly. 

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Excessive lateral or radial

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REFER to Component Tests

runout of wheel or tire. 

in this section. 

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Incorrect tire rotation

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ADVISE customer of

intervals. 

condition. 

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Wobble or shimmy 

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Damaged wheel bearings. 

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REFER to Section 204-00 of

the 2001 Ranger Workshop

Manual. 

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Loose or damaged suspension

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INSTALL new as necessary. 

components. 

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Bent wheel. 

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INSTALL new as necessary. 

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Damaged tire. 

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INSTALL new as necessary. 

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Loose wheel nuts. 

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TIGHTEN to specification. 

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High-speed shake 

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Wheel hub face/pilot/bolt

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REFER to 

 Section 100-04

. 

circle runout. 

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Tires/wheels. 

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Wheel bearings. 

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Suspension/steering linkage. 

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Engine. 

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Transmission. 

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Brake discs/drums —

imbalance. 

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Vehicle vibration 

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Driveline — engine. 

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REFER to 

 Section 100-04

.

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Tires. 

GENERAL PROCEDURES

Wheel Leaks

1. Pinhole leaks in cast aluminum wheels

compromise wheel integrity. Install a new
wheel.