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Vehicle Care  
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Alcohol solutions.  
Note: Industrial-strength (heavy-duty)  
cleaners, or cleaning chemicals, in  
combination with brush agitation to remove  
brake dust and dirt, could wear away the  
clear coat finish over a period of time.  
Solvents or cleaners intended  
specifically for rubber, vinyl and  
plastics.  
Note: Do not use Motorcraft Premium  
Leather and Vinyl Cleaner ZC-56 on Lincoln  
Black Label, Presidential or Reserve  
Leathers because it can damage those and  
other semi-aniline leather seating fabrics.  
It can also damage surround microfiber  
accent surfaces. To clean Lincoln Black  
Label, Presidential or Reserve Leathers, first  
vacuum the seats to remove loose dirt. Then  
wipe the leather with a clean soft cloth  
dampened with lukewarm water and a mild  
soap. Wiper the leather again with a slightly  
damp cloth to remove soap residue, and dry  
with a soft cloth. To maintain the leather's  
resiliency, it should be cleaned whenever  
soiled.  
Note: Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based  
or high caustic-based wheel cleaners, steel  
wool, fuels or strong household detergent.  
Note: If you intend parking your vehicle for  
an extended period after cleaning the  
wheels with a wheel cleaner, drive your  
vehicle for a few minutes before doing so.  
This will reduce the risk of increased  
corrosion of the brake discs, brake pads and  
linings.  
Note: Some automatic car washes may  
cause damage to the finish on your wheel  
rims and covers.  
Alloy wheels and wheel covers are coated  
with a clear coat paint finish. To maintain  
their condition we recommend that you:  
REPAIRING MINOR PAINT  
DAMAGE  
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Clean them weekly with the  
recommended wheel and tire cleaner.  
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Use a sponge to remove heavy  
deposits of dirt and brake dust  
accumulation.  
You should repair paintwork damage  
caused by stones from the road or minor  
scratches as soon as possible. A choice of  
products are available from an authorized  
dealer.  
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Rinse them thoroughly with a  
pressurized stream of water when you  
have completed the cleaning process.  
Remove particles such as bird droppings,  
tree sap, insect deposits, tar spots, road  
salt and industrial fallout before repairing  
paint chips.  
We recommend that you use Ford service  
wheel cleaner. Make sure that you read  
and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.  
Always read and follow the manufacturer’s  
instructions before using the products.  
Using other non-recommended cleaning  
products can result in severe and  
permanent cosmetic damage.  
CLEANING THE ALLOY  
WHEELS  
VEHICLE STORAGE  
If you plan on storing your vehicle for 30  
days or more, read the following  
maintenance recommendations to make  
sure your vehicle stays in good operating  
condition.  
Note: Do not apply a cleaning chemical to  
warm or hot wheel rims and covers.  
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Vehicle Care  
We engineer and test all motor vehicles  
Engine  
and their components for reliable, regular  
driving. Under various conditions,  
long-term storage may lead to degraded  
engine performance or failure unless you  
use specific precautions to preserve engine  
components.  
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Change the engine oil and filter prior to  
storage because used engine oil  
contains contaminates which may  
cause engine damage.  
Start the engine every 15 days for a  
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle  
with the climate controls set to defrost  
until the engine reaches normal  
operating temperature.  
General  
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Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated  
place.  
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With your foot on the brake, shift  
through all the gears while the engine  
is running.  
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Protect from sunlight, if possible.  
If vehicles are stored outside, they  
require regular maintenance to protect  
against rust and damage.  
We recommend that you change the  
engine oil before you use your vehicle  
again.  
Body  
Fuel system  
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Wash your vehicle thoroughly to  
remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from  
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing  
and the underside of front fenders.  
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Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel  
until the first automatic shutoff of the  
fuel pump nozzle.  
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Periodically wash your vehicle if it is  
stored in exposed locations.  
Cooling system  
Touch-up exposed or primed metal to  
prevent rust.  
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Protect against freezing temperatures.  
When removing your vehicle from  
storage, check coolant fluid level.  
Confirm that there are no cooling  
system leaks and that fluid is at the  
recommended level.  
Cover chrome and stainless steel parts  
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent  
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary  
when you wash your vehicle.  
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Lubricate all hood, door and luggage  
compartment hinges and latches with  
a light grade oil.  
Battery  
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Check and recharge as necessary. Keep  
connections clean.  
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Cover interior trim to prevent fading.  
Keep all rubber parts free from oil and  
solvents.  
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If storing your vehicle for more than 30  
days without recharging the battery,  
we recommend that you disconnect  
the battery cables to maintain battery  
charge for quick starting.  
Note: It is necessary to reset memory  
features if battery cables are disconnected.  
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Vehicle Care  
Contact an authorized dealer if you have  
any concerns or issues.  
Brakes  
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Make sure the brakes and parking brake  
release fully.  
Tires  
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Maintain recommended air pressure.  
Miscellaneous  
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Make sure all linkages, cables, levers  
and pins under your vehicle are covered  
with grease to prevent rust.  
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Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)  
every 15 days to lubricate working parts  
and prevent corrosion.  
Removing Vehicle From Storage  
When your vehicle is ready to come out of  
storage, do the following:  
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Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt  
or grease film build-up on window  
surfaces.  
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Check windshield wipers for any  
deterioration.  
Check under the hood for any foreign  
material that may have collected  
during storage such as mice or squirrel  
nests.  
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Check the exhaust for any foreign  
material that may have collected  
during storage.  
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Check tire pressures and set tire  
inflation per the Tire Label.  
Check brake pedal operation. Drive  
your vehicle 15 ft (4.5 m) back and  
forth to remove rust build-up.  
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Check fluid levels (including coolant,  
oil and gas) to make sure there are no  
leaks, and fluids are at recommended  
levels.  
If you remove the battery, clean the  
battery cable ends and check for  
damage.  
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