Vehicle Care
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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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