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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)

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.

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Apply a high quality-cleaning product

to bumpers and other chrome parts.

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

We recommend Motorcraft Custom

Bright Metal Cleaner.

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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.

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Never use strong household detergents

or soap, for example dish washing or

laundry liquid. These products can

discolor and spot painted surfaces.

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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.

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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.

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Do not use water pressure higher than

2,000 psi (14,000 kPa).

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Do not use water hotter than 179°F

(82°C).

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Use a spray with a 40° wide spray

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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.

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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

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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.

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.

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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.

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Use a quality wax that does not contain

abrasives.

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions

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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.

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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