How to release spare tire on a Ford Windstar?

How to release spare tire on a Ford Windstar?

The spare tire is found underneath the cargo area, on the outside bottom of the vehicle. The tire is mounted to the bottom with a cable. Inside, lift the carpet/mat to see a gray plastic cover about 3x4 inches in size. Under that is a large nut, the same size as the lug nuts - which means you can use the tire-iron to loosen it. Loosen that nut to lower the spare tire to the ground, and then keep turning it to 'play-out' extra cable so you can pull the wheel out from underneath the van