How do you release the spare tire on a 2002 Ford Expedition?

Answer 1

Check owner's manual. If you don't have one copy and paste link below; www.fleet.Ford.com/maintenance/owners_manuals ---------------------------------------------------------------- CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. Spare tire information Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire that may be used as a spare or a regular tire. The spare is identical to the other tires on your vehicle, although the wheel trim may not match. Location of the spare tire and tools The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the following locations: Item LocationSpare tire Under the vehicle, just forward of the rear bumper Jack, wheel nut wrench, instructions Behind the access panel located on the right rear quarter panel interior trim Jack handle On top of the radiator support at the front of the engine compartment Roadside emergencies 196 Removing the jack handle 1. Open the hood. 2. Unsnap the end of the handle that is retained by the clip on the top of the windshield washer bottle. 3. Unsnap the shaft of the handle from the two retaining clips attached to the top of the radiator shroud. Removing the jack and tools 1. Locate the access panel on the right rear quarter panel interior trim. Lift the two panel retaining clips and remove the panel. 2. Unsnap the wheel lug nut wrench and instructions from their retaining bracket. 3. Remove the jack by turning the thumbwheel counterclockwise to relieve tension against the stowage bracket. 4. If equipped with a two piece lug wrench, assemble the lug wrench as shown in the illustration. ² To assemble, screw the parts together. To disassemble, unscrew. Removing the spare tire 1. Open the liftgate. 2. Twist counterclockwise and remove access plug (if equipped) from guide tube located just above the rear bumper. 3. Insert the straight end of the jack handle into the guide tube. Forward motion will stop and resistance to turning will be felt when properly engaged. 4. Turn the handle counterclockwise until tire is lowered to the ground and the cable is slightly slack. 5. Remove the retainer from the spare tire. Roadside emergencies 197 Stowing the spare tire 1. Lay the tire on the ground with the outboard side facing up. 2. Install the retainer through the wheel center and slide the wheel under the vehicle. 3. Turn the spare handle clockwise until the tire is raised to its original position underneath the vehicle. The spare handle ratchets when the tire is raised to the stowed position. It will not allow you to overtighten. 4. Remove tools from the guide tube and install access plug, if removed.