Ford 2002 Explorer Manual page 121

Spare tire information
The spare tire on your vehicle can be used as a spare tire or a regular
tire. With 15" wheels, the wheel ornaments from the original wheel/tire
can be used on the spare tire.
Your spare tire and tools can be found in the following locations:
Tool
Spare Tire
Jack, lug nut wrench
Jack handle, jack
handle extension
To remove the spare tire
1. Attach the jack handle to the lug
wrench. Pull on the jack handle to
ensure that it is locked in place.
2. Open the liftgate.
3. Insert the jack handle into the
opening just above the rear bumper.
Note: When properly installed the
handle will stop moving forward and
resistance will be felt.
4. Turn the lug wrench
counterclockwise until the tire is
lowered to the ground and the cable to the retainer is loose.
5. Slide the tire out from under the vehicle.
6. Remove the retainer from the center of the tire.
Roadside Emergencies
Location
under the vehicle, just in front of the rear
bumper
in the cargo area on the left rear quarter
panel, behind the interior access cover
behind the rear seat under the carpet in the
cargo area
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