2016 Ford Escape Tires

Ford's published maintenance schedule calls for rotating or adjusting air pressure for the wheels and tires every 10,000 miles. Driving conditions, wear patterns, and service history can also affect the recommendation.

• Rotation helps even out corner-to-corner wear.
• Pressure should be checked after tire position changes.
• An inspection can identify a need for replacement.

The technician compares wear across the set and looks for symptoms such as uneven tread or vibration. The recommendation is based on the tires actually fitted and what the inspection finds.

• All four tire tread depths are measured.
• Rotation follows the vehicle and tire requirements.
• Replacement can be recommended when wear supports it.

Directional tread and staggered fitments can change the available pattern, so a generic pattern should not be assigned without inspecting the vehicle. The technician can verify the tire markings and position requirements before moving the tires.

• Drivetrain affects how tire positions are rotated.
• Directional tires may need to remain on one vehicle side.
• Staggered fitments may limit front-to-rear movement.

On an all-wheel-drive vehicle, mismatched tread depth can load the driveline, which is why replacement decisions differ from those for a two-wheel-drive vehicle. An inspection and service history review provide the basis for the recommendation.

• Compare tread wear across all four positions.
• Consider the vehicle's confirmed drivetrain.
• Follow the technician's inspection-based recommendation.

Drivers may first notice tread wearing unevenly, vibration at highway speed, or reduced confidence in handling. A technician can measure all four tires and distinguish normal wear from a condition requiring replacement.

• Check whether the moulded tread indicator meets the tread.
• Use a penny test as a general check.
• Have vibration or uneven wear inspected promptly.

The Fort Worth service team can measure tread depth, rotate the tires, set placard pressure, and reset the tire pressure monitoring system. Service options include Ford Mobile Service and Ford Pickup & Delivery for qualifying needs.

• Use the online appointment scheduler.
• Call the West Loop 820 facility directly.
• Ask about the appropriate service option for your vehicle.