Cleaning -> ENGINE for Your Ford Explorer SUV Fifth Generation (2005-2011)

Cleaning  
ENGINE  
Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt  
buildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing:  
Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. The high  
pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage.  
Do not spray a hot engine with cold water to avoid cracking the  
engine block or other engine components.  
Spray MotorcraftEngine Shampoo and Degreaser (ZC-20) on all  
parts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In Canada, use  
MotorcraftEngine Shampoo (CXC-66-A).  
Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning  
the engine.  
Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in the  
running engine may cause internal damage.  
Never wash or rinse any ignition coil, spark plug wire or spark plug  
well, or the area in and around these locations.  
4.0L V6 ENGINE  
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Cleaning  
4.6L V8 ENGINE  
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS  
Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products are  
available from your authorized dealer.  
For routine cleaning, use MotorcraftDetail Wash (ZC-3-A).  
If tar or grease spots are present, use MotorcraftBug and Tar  
Remover (ZC-42).  
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES  
The windshield, rear and side windows and the wiper blades should be  
cleaned regularly. If the wipers do not wipe properly, substances on the  
vehicle’s glass or the wiper blades may be the cause. These may include  
hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, water repellent  
coatings, tree sap, or other organic contamination; these contaminants  
may cause squeaking or chatter noise from the blades, and streaking and  
smearing of the windshield. To clean these items, follow these tips:  
The windshield, rear windows and side windows may be cleaned with  
a non-abrasive cleaner such as MotorcraftUltra-Clear Spray Glass  
Cleaner (ZC-23) in the U.S., or Premium Quality Windshield Washer  
Fluid [CXC-37-(A, B, D, or F)] in Canada, available from your  
authorized dealer.  
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