Wheel Leaks
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Wheel repairs that use welding or peening are not approved. An inner tube is not an acceptable repair for leaking wheels or tires.
If the air pressure in a tire mounted on an aluminum wheel is found to be low, perform the following procedure. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
If the air pressure in a tire mounted on an aluminum wheel is found to be low, perform the following procedure. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly and inspect the wheel for structural damage. If the wheel is damaged, install a new wheel.