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Vehicle Care

GENERAL INFORMATION

CLEANING PRODUCTS

Your dealer has many quality products

available to clean your vehicle and protect

its finishes.

For best results, use the following products

or products of equivalent quality:

Materials

Name

Specification

Motorcraft® Bug and Tar Remover (U.S.)

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Motorcraft® Bug and Tar Remover / Dissolvant de goudron et

éliminateur d’insectes (Canada)

ZC-42 (U.S. & Canada)

Motorcraft® Custom Bright Metal Cleaner (U.S.)

Custom Bright Metal Cleaner / Nettoyant pour métal brillant (Canada)

ZC-15 (U.S. & Canada)

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Motorcraft® Detail Wash (U.S.)

Detail Wash / Shampooing superfin (Canada)

ZC-3-A (U.S. & Canada)

ESR-M14P4-A

Motorcraft® Engine Shampoo and Degreaser

Engine Shampoo and Degreaser

ZC-20 (U.S.)

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Engine Shampoo

Engine Shampoo / Shampooing pour moteur (Canada)

CXC-66-A (Canada)

Motorcraft® Leather and Vinyl Cleaner (U.S.)

Premium Leather and Vinyl Cleaner / Nettoyant pour cuir et vinyle de

haute qualité (Canada)

ZC-56 (U.S. & Canada)

Multi-Purpose Cleaner

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Multi-Purpose Cleaner / Nettoyant multi-usage (Canada)

CXC-101 (Canada)

Motorcraft® Premium Windshield Wash Concentrate with Bitterant

WSS-M14P19-A

(U.S.)

Premium Quality Windshield Washer Fluid / Liquide lave-glace de haute

qualité (Canada)

ZC-32-B2 (U.S.)

CXC-37-A/B/D/F (Canada)

Professional Strength Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner (U.S.)

Professional Strength Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner / Nettoyant

professionnel pour sellerie et moquette (Canada)

ZC-54 (U.S. & Canada)

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Motorcraft® Spot and Stain Remover

Spot and Stain Remover

ZC-14 (U.S.)

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Motorcraft® Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (U.S.)

ESR-M14P5-A

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Name

Specification

Premium Glass Cleaner / Nettoie-vitres de qualité supérieure (Canada)

ZC-23 (U.S.)

CXC-100 (Canada)

Motorcraft® Wheel and Tire Cleaner (U.S.)

Wheel and Tire Cleaner / Nettoyant pour roues et pneus (Canada)

ZC-37-A (U.S. & Canada)

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Exterior Chrome Parts

CLEANING THE EXTERIOR

Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or

lukewarm water and a neutral pH

shampoo, we recommend Motorcraft

Detail Wash.

•

Apply a high quality-cleaning product

to bumpers and other chrome parts.

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

We recommend Motorcraft Custom

Bright Metal Cleaner.

•

Do not apply the cleaning product to

hot surfaces. Do not leave the cleaning

product on chrome surfaces longer

than the time recommended.

Using other non-recommended

cleaners can result in severe and

permanent cosmetic damage.

•

Never use strong household detergents

or soap, for example dish washing or

laundry liquid. These products can

discolor and spot painted surfaces.

•

Never wash your vehicle when it is hot

to the touch, or during strong or direct

sunlight.

Dry your vehicle with a chamois or soft

terry cloth towel to eliminate water

spotting.

Immediately remove fuel spillages, bird

droppings, insect deposits and road tar.

These may cause damage to your

vehicle’s paintwork or trim over time.

We recommend Motorcraft Bug and

Tar Remover.

Note: Never use abrasive materials, for

example steel wool or plastic pads as they

can scratch the chrome surface.

Note: Do not use chrome cleaner, metal

cleaner or polish on wheels or wheel covers.

Exterior Plastic Parts

For routine cleaning we recommend

Motorcraft Detail Wash. If tar or grease

spots are present, we recommend

Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover.

•

Remove any exterior accessories, for

example antennas, before entering a

car wash.

Stripes or Graphics(If Equipped)

Hand washing your vehicle is preferred

however, pressure washing may be used

under the following conditions:

Note: Suntan lotions and insect repellents

can damage painted surfaces. If these

substances come in contact with your

vehicle, wash the affected area as soon as

possible.

•

Do not use water pressure higher than

2,000 psi (14,000 kPa).

•

Do not use water hotter than 179°F

(82°C).

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Use a spray with a 40° wide spray

•

Do not allow wax to come in contact

angle pattern.

with any non-body (low-gloss black)

colored trim. The wax will discolor or

stain the parts over time.

Keep the nozzle at a 12 in (305 mm)

distance and 90° angle to your

vehicle's surface.

•

Roof racks.

Bumpers.

Grained door handles.

Side moldings.

Mirror housings.

Windshield cowl area.

Note: Holding the pressure washer nozzle

at an angle to the vehicle's surface may

damage graphics and cause the edges to

peel away from the vehicle's surface.

Underbody

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Do not apply wax to glass areas.

Flush the complete underside of your

vehicle frequently. Keep body and door

drain holes free of debris or foreign

material.

After waxing, your car's paint should

feel smooth, and be free of streaks and

smudges.

Under Hood

CLEANING THE ENGINE

Engines are more efficient when they are

clean because grease and dirt buildup keep

the engine warmer than normal.

For removing black rubber marks from

under the hood we recommend Motorcraft

Wheel and Tire Cleaner or Motorcraft Bug

and Tar Remover.

When washing:

WAXING

•

Take care when using a power washer

to clean the engine. The high-pressure

fluid could penetrate the sealed parts

and cause damage.

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.

•

Do not spray a hot engine with cold

water to avoid cracking the engine

block or other engine components.

Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and

Degreaser on all parts that require

cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In

Canada, use Motorcraft Engine

Shampoo.

When washing and waxing, park your

vehicle in a shaded area out of direct

sunlight. Always wash your vehicle before

applying wax.

•

Use a quality wax that does not contain

abrasives.

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions

•

Never wash or rinse the engine while it

is hot or running; water in the running

engine may cause internal damage.

to apply and remove the wax.

Apply a small amount of wax in a

back-and-forth motion, not in circles.

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Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,

CLEANING THE INTERIOR

spark plug wire or spark plug well, or

the area in and around these locations.

WARNINGS

Cover the battery, power distribution

box, and air filter assembly to prevent

water damage when cleaning the

engine.

Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach

or dye on the vehicle’s safety belts,

as these actions may weaken the

belt webbing.

On vehicles equipped with

seat-mounted airbags, do not use

chemical solvents or strong

CLEANINGTHEWINDOWSAND

WIPER BLADES

Car wash chemicals and environmental

fallout can result in windshield and wiper

blade contamination. Dirty windshield and

wipers will result in poor windshield wiper

operation. Keep the windshield and wiper

blades clean to maintain windshield wiper

performance.

detergents. Such products could

contaminate the side airbag system and

affect performance of the side airbag in a

collision.

For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts

and seats equipped with side airbags:

•

Remove dust and loose dirt with a

To clean the windshield and wiper blades:

vacuum cleaner.

•

Clean the windshield with a

•

Remove light stains and soil with

Motorcraft Professional Strength

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner.

If grease or tar is present on the

material, spot-clean the area first with

Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover. In

Canada, use Motorcraft Multi-Purpose

Cleaner.

If a ring forms on the fabric after spot

cleaning, clean the entire area

immediately (but do not oversaturate)

or the ring will set.

Do not use household cleaning

products or glass cleaners, which can

stain and discolor the fabric and affect

the flame retardant abilities of the seat

materials.

non-abrasive glass cleaner. When

cleaning the interior of the windshield,

avoid getting any glass cleaner on the

instrument panel or door panels. Wipe

any glass cleaner off these surfaces

immediately.

•

For windshields contaminated with

tree sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, clean

the entire windshield using steel wool

(no greater than 0000 grade) in a

circular motion and rinse with water.

Clean the wiper blades with isopropyl

rubbing alcohol or windshield washer

concentrate.

•

Note: Do not use razor blades or other

sharp objects to clean or remove decals

from the inside of the heated rear window.

The vehicle warranty does not cover

damage caused to the heated rear window

grid lines.

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1. Wipe up spilled liquid using a clean,

CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT

PANEL AND INSTRUMENT

CLUSTER LENS

soft cloth as quickly as possible.

2. Use Motorcraft Premium Leather and

Vinyl Cleaner or a commercially

available leather cleaning product for

automotive interiors. Test any cleaner

or stain remover on an inconspicuous

area.

3. Alternatively, wipe the surface with a

clean, soft cloth and a mild soap and

water solution. Dry the area with a

clean, soft cloth.

WARNING

Do not use chemical solvents or

strong detergents when cleaning the

steering wheel or instrument panel

to avoid contamination of the airbag

system.

Note: Follow the same procedure as

cleaning leather seats for cleaning leather

instrument panels and leather interior trim

surfaces. See Cleaning Leather Seats

(page 241).

4. If necessary, apply more soap and

water solution or cleaning product to

a clean, soft cloth and press it onto the

soiled area. Allow this to set at room

temperature for 30 minutes.

Clean the instrument panel and cluster

lens with a clean, damp and soft cloth,

then use a clean, dry and soft cloth to dry

these areas.

5. Remove the soaked cloth, then with a

clean, damp cloth, use a rubbing

motion for 60 seconds on the soiled

area.

6. Dry the area with a clean, soft cloth.

•

Avoid cleaners or polishes that increase

the gloss of the upper portion of the

instrument panel. The dull finish in this

area helps protect you from

CLEANING LEATHER SEATS(If

undesirable windshield reflection.

Equipped)

Do not use any household cleaning

products or glass cleaners as these

may damage the finish of the

instrument panel, interior trim and

cluster lens.

Wash or wipe your hands clean if you

have been in contact with certain

products such as insect repellent and

suntan lotion to avoid possible damage

to the interior painted surfaces.

Do not allow air fresheners and hand

sanitizers to spill onto interior surfaces.

If a spill occurs, wipe off immediately.

Your warranty may not cover these

damages.

Note: Follow the same procedure as

cleaning leather seats for cleaning leather

instrument panels and leather interior trim

surfaces.

For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with

a soft, damp cloth and a mild soap and

water solution. Dry the area with a clean,

soft cloth.

For cleaning and removing stains such as

dye transfer, use Motorcraft Premium

Leather and Vinyl Cleaner or a

commercially available leather cleaning

product for automotive interiors.

Note: Test any cleaner or stain remover on

If a staining liquid like coffee or juice has

been spilled on the instrument panel or on

interior trim surfaces:

an inconspicuous area.

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You should:

Note: Industrial-strength or heavy-duty

cleaners in combination with brush agitation

to remove brake dust and dirt, could wear

away the clear coat finish over a period time.

•

Remove dust and loose dirt with a

vacuum cleaner.

•

Clean and treat spills and stains as

Note: Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based

or high caustic-based wheel cleaners, steel

wool, fuels or strong household detergents.

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.

soon as possible.

Do not use the following products as these

may damage the leather:

•

Oil and petroleum or silicone-based

leather conditioners.

•

Household cleaners.

Alcohol solutions.

Solvents or cleaners intended

specifically for rubber, vinyl and

plastics.

Alloy wheels and wheel covers are coated

with a clear coat paint finish. To maintain

their condition we recommend that you:

•

Clean the wheels weekly using

Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner.

Apply using manufacturer's

instructions.

Use a sponge to remove heavy

deposits of dirt and brake dust

accumulation.

Rinse thoroughly with a strong stream

of water when you have completed the

cleaning process.

REPAIRING MINOR PAINT

DAMAGE

Authorized dealers have touch-up paint to

match your vehicle’s color. Your vehicle

color code is printed on a sticker on the

front, left-hand side door jamb. Take your

color code to your authorized dealer to

make sure you get the correct color.

Before repairing minor paint damage, use

a cleaner such as Motorcraft Bug and Tar

Remover to remove particles such as bird

droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar

spots, road salt and industrial fallout.

•

To remove tar and grease, use

Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover.

VEHICLE STORAGE

Always read the instructions before using

cleaning products.

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.

CLEANING THE WHEELS(If

Equipped)

We engineer and test all motor vehicles

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.

Note: Do not apply a cleaning chemical to

warm or hot wheel rims and covers.

Note: Some automatic car washes may

cause damage to the finish on your wheel

rims and covers.

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With your foot on the brake, shift

General

through all the gears while the engine

is running.

•

Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated

place.

We recommend that you change the

engine oil before you use your vehicle

again.

•

Protect from sunlight, if possible.

If vehicles are stored outside, they

require regular maintenance to protect

against rust and damage.

Fuel system

•

Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel

until the first automatic shutoff of the

fuel pump nozzle.

Cooling system

•

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.

Battery

•

Check and recharge as necessary. Keep

connections clean.

•

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.

•

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.

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Miscellaneous

BODY STYLING KITS

The distance between the underside of

your vehicle and the ground is less than

that of other models. Drive with extreme

care to avoid damage to your vehicle.

•

Make sure all linkages, cables, levers

and pins under your vehicle are covered

with grease to prevent rust.

•

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:

•

Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt

or grease film build-up on window

surfaces.

•

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.

•

Check the exhaust for any foreign

material that may have collected

during storage.

•

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.

•

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.

Contact an authorized dealer if you have

any concerns or issues.

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