Ford 2015 F-150 Owner's Manual page 361

the best of your ability, to the point
where the ratchet or slip occurs, if
possible. The spare tire carrier will not
allow you to overtighten. If the spare
tire carrier ratchets or slips with little
effort, contact your authorized dealer.
4. Check that the tire lies flat against the
frame and is properly tightened. Try to
push or pull, then turn the tire to be
sure it will not move. Loosen and
retighten, if necessary. Failure to
properly stow the spare tire may result
in failure of the winch cable and loss
of the tire.
5. Repeat this tightness check procedure
when servicing the spare tire pressure
(every six months, as per your
scheduled maintenance information),
or at any time that the spare tire is
disturbed through service of other
components.
6. If removed, install the spare tire lock
into the bumper drive tube with the
spare tire lock key and jack handle.
Stowing the Jack and Tools
1. Place the jacking tools in the tool bag
and secure the velcro flaps.
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2. Adjust the jack up or down by rotating
3. Place the jack in the vehicle so that the
4. Place the tool bag on top of the jack.
5. Attach the flap around the lead screw
6. Secure the two D-ring straps tightly.
7.
8. Place the jack so the lug wrench faces
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the lead screw located on the end of
the jack. The stowage markings should
line up with the bottom channel.
lead screw adjustment is facing the
driver side of the vehicle.
The jack base fits within the opening
of the jack tool bag.
and secure the flap to the velcro.
Secure the velcro straps through the
hole of the lead screw tightly.
the rear of the vehicle. Position the jack
base so the key hole slots align with
the jacking posts.