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:
Diagnosis and Testing
Engine Cooling
Special Tool(s)
Material
Principles of Operation
Engine coolant flows primarily from the engine to the radiator circuit and
back to the coolant pump. Coolant is sent from the coolant pump through the
engine block and cylinder heads. Separate circuits from the engine also feed the ...
Exterior mirrors
Power Exterior Mirrors
WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while your vehicle is in
motion.
A. Left mirror
B. Adjustment control
C. Right mirror
To adjust your mirrors:
1. Press the button to select the mirror you want to adjust. An indicator
light on the button will illuminate.
2. Use th ...
Adjusting the steering wheel
WARNING: Do not adjust the steering wheel when your vehicle
is moving.
Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the correct position. See
Sitting
in the Correct Position in the Seats chapter.
1. Unlock the steering column.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to the
desired position.
3. Lock t ...
