Vehicle Care
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Do not allow wax to come in contact
Exterior Plastic Parts
with any non-body (low-gloss black)
colored trim. The wax will discolor or
stain the parts over time.
For routine cleaning we recommend
Motorcraft Detail Wash. If tar or grease
spots are present, we recommend
Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover.
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Roof racks.
Bumpers.
Stripes or Graphics(If Equipped)
Grained door handles.
Side moldings.
Mirror housings.
Windshield cowl area.
Do not use a commercial or high-pressure
sprayer on the surface or edge of stripes
and graphics. This can damage them and
cause the edges to peel away from the
vehicle surface.
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Do not apply wax to glass areas.
After waxing, your car's paint should
feel smooth, and be free of streaks and
smudges.
Underbody
Flush the complete underside of your
vehicle frequently. Keep body and door
drain holes free of debris or foreign
material.
CLEANING THE ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they are
clean because grease and dirt buildup keep
the engine warmer than normal.
WAXING
Regular waxing is necessary to protect your
car's paint from the elements. We
recommend that you wash and wax the
painted surface once or twice a year.
When washing:
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Take care when using a power washer
to clean the engine. The high-pressure
fluid could penetrate the sealed parts
and cause damage.
When washing and waxing, park your
vehicle in a shaded area out of direct
sunlight. Always wash your vehicle before
applying wax.
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Do not spray a hot engine with cold
water to avoid cracking the engine
block or other engine components.
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Use a quality wax that does not contain
abrasives.
Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and
Degreaser on all parts that require
cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In
Canada, use Motorcraft Engine
Shampoo.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
to apply and remove the wax.
Apply a small amount of wax in a
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Never wash or rinse the engine while it
is hot or running; water in the running
engine may cause internal damage.
back-and-forth motion, not in circles.
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