Spare Tire Information; Location Of The Spare Tire And Tools - Ford 2002 Explorer Owner's Manual

Roadside emergencies
The use of tire sealants is not recommended and may
compromise the integrity of your tires. The use of tire sealants
may also affect your tire pressure monitoring system (if equipped).
If your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system, refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System (if equipped)
in the Maintenance and care section for important information. If the
tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged, it will no longer
function.

Spare tire information

The spare tire can be used as a spare or a regular tire. The spare is
identical to the other tires on your vehicle, although the wheel will not
match.
If your vehicle is equipped with 4WD or AWD, a spare tire of a
different size than the road tires should not be used. Use of such
a tire could result in damage to driveline components and an increased
risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death.

Location of the spare tire and tools

The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the following
locations:
Tool
Spare tire
Jack, lug nut wrench, jack handle Behind the rear seat under the
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Location
Under the vehicle, just in front of
the rear bumper. The spare tire
winch drive nut is located at the
rear center of the cargo area
under a lid.
carpeted floor lid in the cargo
floor.