Ford Mercury Villager 1997 Owner's Manual page 259

drive through an automatic car wash. Because the temporary
spare tire is smaller than a conventional tire, it reduces the
ground clearance. Your vehicle may get caught in the rails and
it could be damaged.
Spare Tire Location
The spare tire is stored underneath your vehicle.
To remove the spare tire:
1. Open the liftgate and find the plastic hex nut cover in the
carpeting of the cargo area. Lift the cover to expose the hex nut.
The spare tire hex nut
Roadside Emergencies
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