Ford 2001 Ranger, Manual

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204-04-4 204-04-4 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
2001 Ranger EV, 01/2001