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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1986AEROSTAR V6-183 3.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSFRONT TIRES - IRREGULAR WEAR PATTERN
1986 Ford Aerostar V6-183 3.0L
Front Tires - Irregular Wear Pattern
1986 Ford Aerostar V6-183 3.0LSECTION Front Tires - Irregular Wear Pattern
Article No. 86-24-27
TIRE WEAR - FRONT - IRREGULAR PATTERN
LIGHT TRUCK 1985-87 ALL LIGHT TRUCKS
Vehicles may experience front tire wear with all season/all terrain tires described as irregular, heel and toe, or diagonal. The condition may be related to alignment settings, vehicle usage, and tire tread/ carcass/compound design.
Tires with minimal wear conditions should be crossrotated to the rear and alignment checked and set to Shop Manual preferred settings for toe.
In cases of severe wear, obtain the complete alignment readings and tire information. Contact both your Ford Representative and Tire Manufacturer's Representative for their assistance and participation in resolving the customer's concern. Contacting the "local" tire store may not obtain the assistance which may be available from the tire manufacturer.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: "INFORMATION ONLY"
TIRE WEAR - FRONT - IRREGULAR PATTERN
LIGHT TRUCK 1985-87 ALL LIGHT TRUCKS
Vehicles may experience front tire wear with all season/all terrain tires described as irregular, heel and toe, or diagonal. The condition may be related to alignment settings, vehicle usage, and tire tread/ carcass/compound design.
Tires with minimal wear conditions should be crossrotated to the rear and alignment checked and set to Shop Manual preferred settings for toe.
In cases of severe wear, obtain the complete alignment readings and tire information. Contact both your Ford Representative and Tire Manufacturer's Representative for their assistance and participation in resolving the customer's concern. Contacting the "local" tire store may not obtain the assistance which may be available from the tire manufacturer.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: "INFORMATION ONLY"
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.