2002 Ford Escape Owners Manual

Maintenance and Specifications
Thetractiongradeassignedtothistireisbasedon
straight-aheadbrakingtractiontests,anddoesnotinclude
acceleration,cornering,hydroplaningorpeaktractioncharacteristics.
Temperature A B C
ThetemperaturegradesareA(thehighest),B,andC,representingthe
tire’sresistancetothegenerationofheatanditsabilitytodissipateheat
whentestedundercontrolledconditionsonaspecifiedindoorlaboratory
testwheel.Sustainedhightemperaturecancausethematerialofthetire
todegenerateandreducetirelife,andexcessivetemperaturecanleadto
suddentirefailure.ThegradeCcorrespondstoalevelofperformance
whichallpassengercartiresmustmeetundertheFederalMotorVehicle
SafetyStandardNo.109.GradesBandArepresenthigherlevelsof
performanceonthelaboratorytestwheelthantheminimumrequiredby
law.
Thetemperaturegradeforthistireisestablishedforatirethat
isproperlyinflatedandnotoverloaded.Excessivespeed,
underinflation,orexcessiveloading,eitherseparatelyorin
combination,cancauseheatbuildupandpossibletirefailure.
SERVICING YOUR TIRES
Checking the tire pressure
Useanaccuratetirepressuregauge.
Checkthetirepressurewhentiresarecold,afterthevehiclehasbeen
parkedforatleastonehourorhasbeendrivenlessthan5km(3miles).
Adjusttirepressuretorecommendedspecificationsfoundonthe
CertificationLabel.Tirepressureinformationcanalsobefoundonthe
TireInformationlabellocatedontheinsideofthefuelfillerdoor.
Improperlyinflatedtirescanaffectvehiclehandlingandcanfail
suddenly,possiblyresultinginlossofvehiclecontrol.
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Product Specification
CategoriesFord Escape Manuals, Ford Manuals
Model Year2002
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