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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.

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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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Vehicle Care

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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