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:
Front manual seats
WARNING: Do not adjust the driver’s seat or seatback while the
vehicle is moving.
WARNING: Rock the seat backward and forward after releasing
the lever to make sure that it is fully engaged.
Moving the seats backward and
forward
WARNING: Before returning the seatback to its original positi ...
Transporting the vehicle
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing
service or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, your
roadside assistance service provider.
We recommend the use of a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment
to tow your vehicle. Do not tow with a slin ...
Driveline System - General Information
SPECIFICATIONS
Material
General Specifications
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Driveline System
The driveline system consists of the following components:
Center support bearing
Driveshaft assembly
Front halfshafts
Rear halfshafts
Active Torque Coupling (ATC)/rear axle
On Front Wheel Drive (FWD ...
