Changing The Flat Tire - Ford Escape 2005 Owner's Manual

Tires, Wheels and Loading
5. Use the lug wrench to remove the
lug nut from the spare tire tether.
6. If not replacing the spare or flat
tire to the underbody storage area,
raise winch up into the installed
position.
7. Use the attached Velcro strap (2)
to tie the tether end to the winch
actuator shaft (if equipped).

Changing the flat tire

8. Loosen each wheel lug nut
one-half turn counterclockwise but
do not remove them until the wheel
is raised off the ground.
Before placing the jack under the vehicle, NOTE the jack locations:
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2005 Escape (204)
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