Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt buildup keep the engine warmer than normal.
When washing: • Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. The high-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage.
• 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.
• Never wash or rinse the engine while it is hot or running; water in the running engine may cause internal damage.
• Never wash or rinse any ignition coil, spark plug wire or spark plug well, or the area in and around these locations.
• Cover the battery, power distribution box, and air filter assembly to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine.
Repairing minor paint damage
Your authorized dealer has touch-up paint to match your vehicle’s color.
Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jamb) to
an authorized dealer to make sure you get the ...
Cleaning the windows and wiper blades
The windows and wiper blades should be cleaned regularly. If the wipers
do not wipe properly, substances on the vehicle’s glass or the wiper
blades may cause squeaking or chatter noise from the bl ...
Other materials:
Starting System
SPECIFICATIONS
General Specifications
Torque Specifications
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Starting System
Starting System - without Push Button Start
Overview
The starter system controls the cranking of the engine. The starter motor is
enabled by the starter relay when the relay is activated by the& ...
General Procedures
Accessing Mounting Bolts On an Inoperative Power Seat
General Equipment
Drill(s)
WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling components or parts that
have pointed or sharp edges. Failure to follow this instruction may result in
serious personal injury.
NOTE: Typical driver seat shown, ot ...
Anti-Theft - Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS), Without Intelligent Access (IA)
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Anti-Theft
Overview
PATS deters the vehicle from theft by preventing the engine from starting
unless a programmed PATS key is in the ignition. PATS does not disable an
already running engine.
System Operation
System Diagram
Network Message Chart
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