Tire Rotation

Rotate all four tires following the recommended pattern for rear-wheel drive configuration to ensure even tire wear and maximize tire life on the 2015-2020 Ford F-150 with 5.0L Coyote V8.

Warnings

Tools required

Preparation

1. Park vehicle on level, solid surface and engage parking brake
2. Place wheel chocks behind rear wheels
3. If equipped with TPMS, note that sensors will remain with their respective wheels
4. Mark tire positions with chalk before removal (e.g., FL, FR, RL, RR) to track rotation pattern
5. Loosen all lug nuts approximately one full turn while vehicle is on ground, but do not remove

Procedure

1. 1

   Lift front of vehicle
   Position hydraulic jack under front jacking point on frame rail. Lift front of vehicle until wheels are off ground. Place jack stands under designated frame jacking points behind front wheels. Lower vehicle onto jack stands.
2. 2

   Lift rear of vehicle
   Position hydraulic jack under rear axle housing at differential center section. Lift rear of vehicle until wheels are off ground. Place jack stands under frame rails ahead of rear axle. Lower vehicle onto jack stands so all four wheels are suspended.
3. 3

   Remove all four wheels
   Completely remove the loosened lug nuts from all four wheels. Remove each wheel and place in corresponding marked position on ground to maintain rotation pattern organization.
4. 4

   Rotate tires to new positions
   Following RWD rotation pattern, move tires to new positions: front left tire to rear right position, front right tire to rear left position, rear left tire to front left position, rear right tire to front right position. Hand-thread lug nuts onto each wheel in new position.
5. 5

   Install and partially tighten lug nuts
   Hand-tighten all lug nuts on all four wheels. Using lug wrench or impact wrench, snug lug nuts in star pattern but do not torque to final specification yet. Ensure wheels are seated properly against hubs.
6. 6

   Lower vehicle to ground
   Raise vehicle slightly with hydraulic jack to remove tension from jack stands. Remove all four jack stands. Carefully lower vehicle completely to ground. Remove jack and wheel chocks.
7. 7

   Torque lug nuts to specification
   Using calibrated torque wrench, torque lug nuts to proper specification based on wheel type. For alloy wheels, torque to 130 Nm (96 lb-ft) in star pattern. For steel wheels, torque to 140 Nm (103 lb-ft) in star pattern. Go around twice in star pattern to ensure even seating and proper torque.
   Torque spec

   Lug Nuts - Alloy Wheels130 Nm (96 lb-ft)

   Lug Nuts - Steel Wheels140 Nm (103 lb-ft)
8. 8

   Adjust tire pressures
   Check tire pressure on all four tires using tire pressure gauge. Adjust to specification listed on driver door jamb placard. Front and rear pressures may differ; follow placard recommendations for your load and tire size.

Reassembly

1. If equipped with alloy wheels, recheck lug nut torque after 50 miles of driving
2. Reset TPMS if warning light illuminates after rotation (typically self-corrects after short drive)
3. Store jack and tools properly in vehicle

Verification

• Test drive vehicle at low speed and verify no vibration or unusual noise from wheels
• Confirm TPMS light is not illuminated or goes out after brief drive
• Visually inspect all lug nuts for proper seating
• Document rotation mileage for maintenance records to track rotation intervals

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