Ford Fusion: Changing a Road Wheel / Stowing the Flat Tire Without the Retainer Strap

Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Owners Manual / Wheels and Tires / Changing a Road Wheel / Stowing the Flat Tire Without the Retainer Strap

Ford Fusion. Stowing the Flat Tire Without the Retainer Strap

You can temporarily stow the full-size road wheel in the spare tire compartment.

Lift the carpeted wheel cover at an angle to access the spare tire compartment.
Place the wheel in the spare tire well with the valve stem facing down.
Install the shorter jack retainer bolt to the jack bolt-down bracket through the center of the wheel. Finally, wind the wheel retainer down to secure the wheel in place.
Place the jack and tools back into the spare tire compartment.
Replace the carpeted wheel cover.

Changing a Road Wheel Procedure

WARNING: When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the transmission is in park (P)...

Stowing the Flat Tire Using the Retainer Strap (If Equipped)

You can temporarily stow the full-size road wheel in the spare tire compartment. Find the flat tire retainer strap tucked inside the jack channel...

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Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Ford Fusion. Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System

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. 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.