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Old 05-26-2007, 18:43   #1 (permalink)
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spare wheel, 99 explorer

does anyone know how to lower the spare wheel.

i have no manual on the vehicle

any help would be nice
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Old 05-26-2007, 21:31   #2 (permalink)
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Re: spare wheel, 99 explorer

I am not 100% sure, but I think there is a hole near the rear license plate. Somewhere with your tire tools would be a long rod that goes in to wind down the spare. The long rod may also be under the hood like on F-150.
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Old 05-26-2007, 21:32   #3 (permalink)
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Re: spare wheel, 99 explorer

You can find your owners manual here:
https://www.fleet.ford.com/maintenan...ls/results.asp

This is taken from that if the link doesn't work for you.

Spare tire information
Your vehicle is equipped with a 15” spare tire that must be used for
emergencies only. Vehicles equipped with 16” tires have a 16” spare tire.
The 15” spare tire is not as wide as a regular tire and is designed for
emergency use only. Replace this tire with a full-size tire as soon as
possible. The 16” spare tire is not equipped with wheel ornaments. The
wheel ornaments from the original wheel/tire may be used on the spare.
If your vehicle is equipped with 4WD or AWD, a spare tire of a
different size than the road tires should not be used. Such a tire
could result in damage to driveline components and make the
vehicle difficult to control.
Location of the spare tire and tools
The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the following
locations:
Tool Location
Spare tire Under the vehicle, just in front of the rear
bumper
Jack, lug nut wrench Left rear quarter panel behind interior access
cover
Jack handle (2 door models) behind rear seat under carpet
in the cargo floor (4 door models) on the
lower rear seat base
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Removing the spare tire
1. Insert the jack handle into the
rear bumper opening.
The handle will stop moving and
forward resistance to turning will be
felt when properly engaged.
2. Turn the handle counterclockwise
until tire is lowered to the ground,
the tire can be slid rearward and the
cable is slightly slack.
3. Remove the retainer from the spare tire.
Stowing the spare
1. Lay the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing up.
2. Slide the wheel under the vehicle
and install the retainer through the
wheel center.
3. Turn the jack handle clockwise
until the tire is raised to its original
position underneath the vehicle. The
jack handle ratchets when the tire is
raised to the stowed position. It will
not allow you to overtighten.
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Old 05-27-2007, 00:27   #4 (permalink)
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Re: spare wheel, 99 explorer

thanks for that information very helpful
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