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:
General Procedures, Removal and Installation
GENERAL PROCEDURES
Belt-Minder Deactivating/Activating
NOTE: If you are using MyKey, the Belt-Minder cannot be disabled. If
the Belt-Minder has been previously disabled, it is re-enabled during the use
of MyKey.
Apply the parking brake before deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder.
Plac ...
In-Vehicle Repair
Intake Manifold
Removal
With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional
information, refer to Section 100-02.
Loosen the 4 retainers and remove the underbody shield.
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer
to Section 414-01.
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General Procedures
Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Air Gap Adjustment
Check the A/C clutch air gap at 3 equally spaced places between the
clutch plate and the A/C clutch pulley.
Remove the clutch plate. Add or remove spacers between the clutch plate
hub and the compressor shaft until the clearance is within ...
