Get Vehicle Care Guide for Ford Mustang 2 Door Sixth Generation (2015-2023)

CLEANING THE EXTERIOR

Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or

lukewarm water and a neutral pH

shampoo.

• 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.

• Remove any exterior accessories, for

example antennas, before entering a

car wash.

• When filling with AdBlue®, remove any

residue on painted surfaces

immediately.

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.

Note: If you use a car wash with a waxing

cycle, make sure that you remove the wax

from the windshield and the wiper blades.

Note: Prior to using a car wash facility

check the suitability of it for your vehicle.

Note: Some car washes use water at high

pressure. Due to this, water droplets may

enter inside your vehicle and could also

damage certain parts of your vehicle.

Note: Remove the aerial before using an

automatic car wash.

Note: Switch the heater blower off to

prevent contamination of the fresh air filter.

We recommend that you wash your vehicle

with a sponge and lukewarm water

containing a car shampoo.

Cleaning the Headlamps

Note: Do not scrape the headlamp lenses

or use abrasives, alcoholic solvents or

chemical solvents to clean them.

Note: Do not wipe the headlamps when

they are dry.

Cleaning the Rear Window

Note: Do not scrape the inside of the rear

window or use abrasives or chemical

solvents to clean it.

Use a clean, lint free cloth or a damp

chamois leather to clean the inside of the

rear window.

Cleaning the Chrome Trim

Note: Do not use abrasives or chemical

solvents. Use soapy water.

Note: Do not apply cleaning product to hot

surfaces and do not leave cleaning product

on chrome surfaces for a period of time

exceeding that which is recommended.

Note: Industrial-strength (heavy-duty)

cleaners, or cleaning chemicals, may cause

damage over a period of time.

Cleaning Stripes or Graphics (If

Equipped)

Hand washing your vehicle is preferred

however, pressure washing may be used

under the following conditions:

• Do not use water pressure higher than

14,000 kPa.

• Do not use water hotter than 82°C.

• Use a spray with a 40° wide spray

angle pattern.

• Keep the nozzle at a 305 mm distance

and 90° angle to your vehicle's surface.

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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.

Body Paintwork Preservation

We recommend that you wax the

paintwork once or twice a year.

Frequently wash the underbody of your

vehicle if salt is applied on the road.

Note: Do not polish your vehicle in strong

sunshine.

Note: Do not allow polish to touch plastic

surfaces. It could be difficult to remove.

Note: Do not apply polish to the windshield

or rear window. This could cause the wipers

to become noisy and they may not clear the

window properly.

CLEANING THE INTERIOR

Note: Do not allow air fresheners and hand

sanitizers to spill on interior surfaces. If a

spill occurs, wipe off immediately. Damage

may not be covered by your warranty.

Note: 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.

Note: We recommend distilled water when

cleaning.

Fabric, Carpets, Cloth Seats,

Headliners and Floor Mats

Note: Avoid soaking any surface. Do not

use excessive amounts of water to clean

the vehicle interior.

Note: To avoid spots or discoloration, clean

the entire surface.

To clean:

• Remove dust and loose dirt with a

vacuum cleaner or brush.

• Wipe the surface with a soft, damp

cloth and a mild soap and water

solution. Dry the area with a clean, soft

cloth.

• If a ring forms on the fabric after spot

cleaning, clean the entire area

immediately, but do not soak or the

ring will set.

Seatbelts

WARNINGS

Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach

or dye on the vehicle's seatbelts, as

these actions may weaken the belt

webbing.

On vehicles equipped with

seat-mounted airbags, do not use

chemical solvents or strong

detergents. Such products could

contaminate the side airbag system and

affect performance of the side airbag in a

crash.

Note: Do not use abrasives, or chemical

solvents to clean them.

Note: Do not allow moisture to penetrate

the seatbelt retractor mechanism.

Cleaning may safely be carried out using

mild soap and water. Let them dry

naturally, away from artificial heat.

Leather Interior (If Equipped)

Follow the same procedure as cleaning

leather seats for cleaning leather

instrument panels and leather interior trim

surfaces.

Suede Micro Fiber Fabric (If Equipped)

Note: Do not steam clean.

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Note: To avoid spots or discoloration, clean

the entire surface.

Do not use the following products:

• Leather care products.

• Household cleaners.

• Alcoholic solutions.

• Spot removers.

• Shoe polish.

To clean:

• Remove dust and loose dirt with a

vacuum cleaner.

• Wipe the surface with a soft, damp

cloth and a mild soap and water

solution. Dry the area with a clean, soft

cloth.

• If a ring forms on the fabric after spot

cleaning, clean the entire area

immediately, but do not soak or the

ring will set.

Instrument Cluster Screens, LCD

Screens and Radio Screens

Note: Do not use abrasives, alcoholic

solvents or chemical solvents to clean the

instrument cluster screens, LCD screens or

radio screens. These cleaning products can

damage the screens.

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.

Do not spray any liquid directly onto the

screens.

Do not use a microfiber cloth to clean the

bezel around the display screens as it could

damage the surface.

Rear Windows

Note: Do not use any abrasive materials to

clean the interior of the rear windows.

Note: Do not install stickers or labels to the

interior of the rear windows.

Storage Compartments, Cup

Holders and Ashtrays

To clean:

• Take out any removable inserts.

• Wipe the surface with a soft, damp

cloth and a mild soap and water

solution. Dry the area with a clean, soft

cloth.

CLEANING LEATHER SEATS (If

Equipped)

Note: Follow the same procedure as

cleaning leather seats for cleaning leather

instrument panels and leather interior trim

surfaces.

Note: Clean and treat spills as soon as

possible. Test any cleaner or stain remover

on an inconspicuous area.

Note: Avoid soaking any surface.

Note: We recommend distilled water when

cleaning.

For cleaning and removing stains such as

dye transfer, use a commercially available

leather cleaning product for automotive

interiors.

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.

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To clean:

• Remove dust and loose dirt with a

vacuum cleaner.

• Wipe the surface with a soft, damp

cloth and a mild soap and water

solution. Dry the area with a clean, soft

cloth.

• Do not rub any stains into the leather.

• For perforated leather, do not use foam

cleaning products.

REPAIRING MINOR PAINT

DAMAGE

You should repair paintwork damage

caused by stones from the road or minor

scratches as soon as possible. A choice of

products are available from an authorized

dealer.

Remove particles such as bird droppings,

tree sap, insect deposits, tar spots, road

salt and industrial fallout before repairing

paint chips.

Always read and follow the manufacturer’s

instructions before using the products.

CLEANING THE WHEELS

Note: Do not apply a cleaning chemical to

warm or hot wheel rims and covers.

Note: Industrial-strength (heavy-duty)

cleaners, or cleaning chemicals, in

combination with brush agitation to remove

brake dust and dirt, could wear away the

clear coat finish over a period of time.

Note: Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based

or high caustic-based wheel cleaners, steel

wool, fuels or strong household detergent.

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, brake pads and

linings.

Note: Some automatic car washes may

cause damage to the finish on your wheel

rims and covers.

Alloy wheels and wheel covers are coated

with a clear coat paint finish. To maintain

their condition we recommend that you:

• Clean them weekly with the

recommended wheel and tire cleaner.

• Use a sponge to remove heavy

deposits of dirt and brake dust

accumulation.

• Rinse them thoroughly with a

pressurized stream of water when you

have completed the cleaning process.

We recommend that you use Ford service

wheel cleaner. Make sure that you read

and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

Using other non-recommended cleaning

products can result in severe and

permanent cosmetic damage.

CLEANING THE CONVERTIBLE

TOP

Remove lint with a lint roller or a vacuum

with a soft bristle brush.

For cloth and vinyl tops, wash with an

approved high-quality convertible top

cleaner and protectant.

Note: Do not use stiff bristle brushes,

abrasive materials or household cleaning

products.

Note: High-pressure water may cause

water leaks and possible seal damage to

the convertible top.

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Note: Do not fold the convertible top when

it is wet.

Note: Avoid hot wax on vinyl materials

during car washes.

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.

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