Regular waxing is necessary to protect the paint on your car from the elements. We recommend that you wash and wax the painted surface once or twice a year.
When washing and waxing, park your vehicle in a shaded area out of direct sunlight. Always wash your vehicle before applying wax.
• Use a quality wax that does not contain abrasives.
• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to apply and remove the wax.
• Apply a small amount of wax in a back-and-forth motion, not in circles.
• Do not allow wax to come in contact with any non-body (low-gloss black) colored trim. The wax discolors or stains the parts over time, such as:
• Bumpers
• Grained door handles
• Side mouldings
• Mirror housings
• Windshield cowl area.
• Do not apply wax to glass areas.
• After waxing, your car’s paint should feel smooth, and be free of streaks and smudges.
Cleaning the exterior
Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral
pH shampoo, such as Motorcraft® Detail Wash.
• Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washing
or laun ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Installation
Engine
Special Tool(s)
Material
NOTICE: Whenever turbocharger air intake system components are
removed, always cover open ports to protect from debris. It is important that no
foreign material enter the system. The turbocharger compressor vanes are
susceptible to damage from even small par ...
Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Systems
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Systems
The AWD system consists of the following:
PTU
Rear driveshaft
AWD relay module
Rear axle with ATC solenoid
Torque from the engine is transferred through the transmission to the PTU.
This torque is transferre ...
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) - Description and Operation
Noise is any undesirable sound, usually unpleasant in nature. Vibration is
any motion, shaking or trembling, that can be felt or seen when an object moves
back and forth or up and down. Harshness is a ride quality issue where the
vehicle's response to the road transmits sharply to the customer. H ...
