• Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
• Clean spills and stains as quickly as possible.
• For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth. For more thorough cleaning, wipe the surface with a mild soap and water solution. Dry the area with a soft cloth.
• If the leather cannot be completely cleaned using a mild soap and water solution, the leather may be cleaned using a commercially available leather cleaning product designed for automotive interiors.
• To check for compatibility, first test any cleaner or stain remover on an inconspicuous part of the leather.
• Do not use household cleaning products, alcohol solutions, oil/petroleum-based leather conditioners, or solvents or cleaners intended specifically for rubber, vinyl and plastics. These products may cause premature wearing or damage to the leather.
Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens
WARNING: Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents
when cleaning the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid
contamination of the airbag system.
Clean the instrument panel and cluster l ...
Cleaning the alloy wheels
Note: Do not use chrome cleaner, metal cleaner or polish on wheels
and wheel covers.
A clearcoat paint finish coats aluminum wheels and wheel covers.
In order to maintain their condition:
• ...
Other materials:
Starting a gasoline engine
When you start the engine, the idle speed increases, this helps to warm
up the engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically,
have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer.
Note: You can crank the engine for a total of 60 seconds (without the
engine starting) before the ...
Temporary mobility kit
Note: The temporary mobility kit sealant compound in the canister is
to
be used for one tire only. See your Ford authorized dealer for additional
replacement sealant canisters.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a temporary mobility kit (located in
the spare tire well in the trunk). The tempo ...
Diagnosis and Testing
Automatic Transmission
Special Tool(s)
Material
DTC Chart
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 information about these practices.
For all other DTCs, refe ...
