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:
Removal
Engine
Special Tool(s)
WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any
type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable
mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious personal inj ...
Diagnosis and Testing
Charging System
Special Tool(s)
DTC Charts
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of
Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to Diagnostic Methods in Section
100-00 for more information.
NOTE: The BCM utilizes
a 5-character DTC followe ...
Sitting in the correct position
WARNING: Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat
back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion
and affect the decision of the passenger sensing system, resulting in
serious injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright against your seat
back, with your feet on the ...
