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1. Wipe up spilled liquid using a clean,

You should:

soft cloth as quickly as possible.

•

Remove dust and loose dirt with a

vacuum cleaner.

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.

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.

5. Remove the soaked cloth, then with a

clean, damp cloth, use a rubbing

motion for 60 seconds on the soiled

area.

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Clean and treat spills and stains as

soon as possible.

Do not use the following products as these

may damage the leather:

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Oil and petroleum or silicone-based

leather conditioners.

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Household cleaners.

Alcohol solutions.

Solvents or cleaners intended

specifically for rubber, vinyl and

plastics.

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.

6. 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.

Always read and follow the manufacturer’s

instructions before using the products.

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.

CLEANING THE WHEELS

Note: Do not apply a cleaning chemical to

warm or hot wheel rims and covers.

For cleaning and removing stains such as

dye transfer, use Motorcraft Premium

Leather and Vinyl Cleaner or a

Note: Industrial-strength (heavy-duty)

cleaners, or cleaning chemicals, in

commercially available leather cleaning

product for automotive interiors.

combination with brush agitation to remove

brake dust and dirt, could wear away the

clear coat finish over a period of time.

Note: Test any cleaner or stain remover on

an inconspicuous area.

Note: Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based

or high caustic-based wheel cleaners, steel

wool, fuels or strong household detergent.

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Vehicle Care

Note: If you intend parking your vehicle for

General

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.

•

Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated

place.

•

Protect from sunlight, if possible.

If vehicles are stored outside, they

require regular maintenance to protect

against rust and damage.

Note: Some automatic car washes may

cause damage to the finish on your wheel

rims and covers.

Body

Alloy wheels and wheel covers are coated

with a clear coat paint finish. To maintain

their condition we recommend that you:

•

Wash your vehicle thoroughly to

remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from

exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing

and the underside of front fenders.

•

Clean them weekly with the

recommended wheel and tire cleaner.

•

Periodically wash your vehicle if it is

stored in exposed locations.

•

Use a sponge to remove heavy

deposits of dirt and brake dust

accumulation.

Touch-up exposed or primed metal to

prevent rust.

Cover chrome and stainless steel parts

with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent

discoloration. Re-wax as necessary

when you wash your vehicle.

Lubricate all hood, door and luggage

compartment hinges and latches with

a light grade oil.

•

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.

•

Cover interior trim to prevent fading.

Keep all rubber parts free from oil and

solvents.

VEHICLE STORAGE

Engine

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.

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.

•

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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