Ford 1998 Windstar Owner's Manual page 260

Stowing the spare tire
To raise the tire to the stowed position, lay the tire on the
1.
ground with the interior side facing up. Install the retainer
through the wheel center and slide the tire under the vehicle.
Fit the hex-shaped end of the wheel lug wrench over the hex
nut in the floor of the cargo area. Turn the wheel lug
wrench clockwise until the tire is raised to its original
position underneath the vehicle.
If your vehicle has 16" wheels, lift one end of the tire, route the
cable end through the center of the wheel and install the 16"
wheel retainer.
NOTE: The hex nut ratchets when the tire is raised to the
stowed position. It will not allow you to over-tighten.
Check for proper seating against the underbody supports
2.
and retighten if necessary.
Check the tire seating position for looseness and make
sure the tire is not too far forward to avoid axle contact.
Make sure the spare tire and jacking equipment are
stowed and secured in the proper storage location.
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