2012 Ford Taurus Tires

Regular inspections help connect the rotation decision to actual wear rather than relying only on a calendar. The service team can compare all four tires and identify uneven wear or vibration.

• Rotation follows the drivetrain and tires fitted.
• Tread depth is measured on all four tires.
• The vehicle placard pressure is set after rotation.

The inspection also helps identify uneven wear, highway-speed vibration, a tread indicator level with the tread, or a failed penny test. The resulting recommendation is based on what the technician finds.

• All four tires receive a tread-depth measurement.
• Rotation accounts for the vehicle drivetrain.
• Replacement can be recommended when inspection findings support it.

Directional tread and staggered fitments can change the appropriate movement of the tires. The technician should inspect the actual tires and configuration before choosing the manufacturer-specified pattern.

• Front-wheel-drive tires handle steering and drive forces at the front.
• All-wheel-drive tires should remain close in tread depth.
• Directional or staggered fitments can limit rotation choices.

An all-wheel-drive Taurus can be sensitive to mismatched tread depth because the difference can load the driveline. A two-wheel-drive vehicle may allow more flexibility, but the tires actually fitted and their condition determine the recommendation.

• Uneven wear is checked across the complete set.
• All-wheel drive makes tread matching especially important.
• Replacement advice follows the inspection findings.

Tread depth is measured on all four tires so the condition of the set can be evaluated together. Vibration at highway speed and uneven wear are additional reasons to arrange an inspection rather than waiting for a visible failure.

• Check whether a tread-wear indicator is level with the tread.
• Use a penny test as a general condition check.
• Book service for uneven wear or highway-speed vibration.

The appointment includes tread measurement on all four tires and a rotation or replacement recommendation based on what the technician finds. The service department is at 300 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, TX 76108.

• Use the online schedule appointment option.
• Call the service team before visiting if you have questions.
• Review available service specials before booking.