Vehicle Care
If you intend on parking your vehicle for an
CLEANING STRIPES OR
GRAPHICS
It is recommended to wash your vehicle by
hand however, pressure washing may be
used under the following conditions:
extended period after cleaning the wheels
with a wheel cleaner, drive your vehicle for
a few minutes before parking your vehicle.
This reduces the risk of corrosion of the
brake discs, brake pads and linings.
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Use a spray with a 40° wide spray
Do not clean the wheels when they are hot.
angle pattern.
Note: Some car washes could damage
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Keep the nozzle at a 12 in (305 mm)
distance and 90° angle to your
vehicle's surface.
wheel rims and covers.
Note: Using non-recommended cleaners,
harsh cleaning products, chrome wheel
cleaners or abrasive materials could
damage wheel rims and covers.
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Do not use water pressure higher than
2,000 psi (14,000 kPa).
Do not use water hotter than 179°F
(82°C).
CLEANING THE ENGINE
COMPARTMENT
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.
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove debris
from the screen area below windshield.
Note: If you are not familiar with the parts
around the engine do not wash the engine
compartment. Avoid frequent engine
washes.
CLEANINGCAMERALENSESAND
SENSORS
We recommend that you only use
When washing the engine compartment:
lukewarm or cold water and a soft cloth
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Never wash or rinse the engine while it
to clean the camera lens and sensors.
is hot or running.
Note: Do not pressure wash camera lens
Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,
spark plug wire or spark plug well.
Cover the battery, power distribution
box, and air filter assembly to prevent
water damage.
and sensors.
CLEANING THE UNDERBODY
Flush the complete underside of your
vehicle frequently. Keep body and door
drain holes free from packed dirt.
Rear suspension components may require
regular cleaning with a power washer or a
thorough rinse with a strong stream of
water if the vehicle is operated in dusty or
muddy environments. Rear leaf springs or
other suspension components may emit
squeaking or popping noises while
operating the vehicle if particles, such as
dirt, rocks, or other debris, are present in
the components.
Note: If your vehicle has an engine cover
remove the cover before application of
shampoo and degreaser.
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Spray an approved engine shampoo
and degreaser on all parts that require
cleaning and rinse with water.
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2023 F-150 (TFD) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202206, DOM
