Ranger 2WD V6-182 3.0L (1995)
AFFECTED VEHICLES:
REFER TO DEALER LETTER FOR AFFECTED TIRES AND VEHICLES
OVERVIEW
This program details the replacement of 15-, 16-, and 17-inch Firestone Wilderness AT tires regardless of production plant. You will need to perform a
DOT code inspection prior to replacing the 15, 16, or 17-inch Wilderness AT tires.
NOTE:
When lowering or raising an under-vehicle spare, DO NOT use power tools. Also make sure that the spare is secure under the vehicle, and not
swinging loose. The spare tire winch will ratchet when the tire is completely stowed.
NOTE:
Radial ATX "TEMPORARY USE" spare tires are not included under this program, and should not be replaced as part of this program.
NOTE:
Spare tires should always be replaced with the exact same size tire; otherwise the spare tire may not store in the proper position on the vehicle.
INSPECTION
1.
Inspect the vehicle tires (including the spare tire) for the presence of Firestone Wilderness AT tires.
2.
If Firestone Wilderness AT tires are present replace them with a suitable replacement from the "Approved Tire List".
Note:
There may be cases where a vehicle is equipped with 15-, 16-, or 17-inch Firestone Wilderness AT tire sizes that are not included on the
Ford-approved replacement list. These tires are not original equipment (OE) and, therefore, will not have an approved tire listed. In such cases, it is
recommended that the customer install the proper OE tire, or have a tire of suitable quality installed. Reference the vehicle's "Safety Certification
Label" and current "Ford Motor Company Tire Price Guide" for OE or suitable replacement recommendations.
3.
If only one Firestone Wilderness AT road tire is present on the vehicle, you will need to replace the opposing tire on the same axle. However, if
one (1) front and one (1) rear tire are Wilderness AT you would not automatically replace all four (4) tires instead, you would replace the two (2)
Wilderness AT tires and place them on the same axle.
4.
Record the DOT code from each removed tire(s) on the repair order.
5.
Tires that are removed from vehicles must immediately be made unusable by either cutting through the bead and DOT code with bolt cutters, or
drilling a one-inch diameter hole (directly on the DOT code to make the code unreadable) in the sidewall.
6.
Adjust all tires to the proper inflation pressure, and release the vehicle. For specifications, refer to the vehicle Owner's Manual or the vehicle
certification label located on the driver's door opening.
NOTE:
Tires that are removed from vehicles under this program, and those in dealer inventory must immediately be made unusable by either cutting the bead
with bolt cutters or drilling a 1" diameter hole (directly on the DOT code to make the code unreadable) in the sidewall. Defacing the DOT code will
prevent the tire from being used for an additional refund request.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is a 4X4, and is equipped with non-Firestone Wilderness AT tires on one axle, and the replacement tires for the Firestone equipped axle
causes a mismatch with the existing non-Firestone axle, the customer is responsible for the tire mismatch. If the customer refuses to purchase
matching tires to correct the mismatch - the dealer should annotate the repair order to reflect the customer's decision.
