Tire rotation is typically conducted in the same pattern for all vehicles.

1. Both back tires are moved to the front on the same sides. The right rear tire becomes the right front, and left rear becomes left front.

2. The front tires switch sides and are moved to the back. The left front tire becomes the right rear tire, and the right front tire becomes the left rear tire.

While persons with the necessary lifting equipment can generally rotate tires without help, it is beneficial to have the tires checked for balance when rotating. Additionally, after a tire rotation, and alignment is highly advisable. Any competent mechanic can handle both operations.

It depends on the nature of the electrical system failure.

If the high voltage battery cannot charge, but the high voltage power bus is operational, the vehicle should continue to operate on gas power alone.

However, if the high voltage system itself is malfunctioning, the vehicle will likely fail completely in the immediate future. If a high voltage system warning appears while the vehicle is being driven, pull over immediately; the vehicle will lose power shortly and can lead to a dangerous situation.

Failures of both types are statistically very uncommon.

They don't even have to be manufactured by the same company. The most important thing is that the speed/load ratings are consistent with what the manufacturer of the vehicle calls for. This information can be found on a decal on the driver's or passenger's door jamb. If the decal calls for say P215/65/R16 94H, you must make sure that you get the right size tires with a 94H speed/load rating or better.

If you are looking to purchase one, you could look at the sticker on the window. Of course those never have been a guarantee and my '00 Forester has never gotten that high number while I have owned it. Fuel mileage ratings for all vehicles are provided by Uncle Sam at this Web site. Talked me out of buying the Range Rover: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm

In my 1996 Grand Am GT with 16 inch wheels, the recommended tire pressure as listed on the door jamb sticker is 30 psi front and rear.

The maximum tosing capacity of the 2008 Ford Escape is 1500 lbs..