* Tire size: The sticker on your driver's side doorjamb will list the recommended tire pressure for your specific tire size. This is the most important piece of information.
* Load: Are you carrying passengers or a heavy load in the truck bed? Higher loads require higher tire pressure (within the maximum pressure printed on the tire sidewall).
* Temperature: Tire pressure increases with temperature. Check your tires when they are cold (before driving).
Where to find the correct information:
1. Driver's side doorjamb sticker: This sticker is usually located on the driver's side doorjamb and provides the recommended tire pressure for your vehicle's original tire size. This is your primary source.
2. Tire sidewall: The maximum pressure for your tires is printed on the sidewall. Never exceed this maximum pressure.
3. Owner's Manual: Your owner's manual may also have a section on tire pressure recommendations, but the doorjamb sticker is usually the most up-to-date.
In short: Look at the sticker on your driver's side doorjamb. That's the best place to find the recommended tire pressure for your 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac.
