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:
Power seats
WARNING: Never adjust the driver’s seat or seat back when the
vehicle is moving.
WARNING: Before returning the seat back to its original
position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped
behind the seat back.
Note: On vehicles with memory seats, to prevent damage to the seat,
t ...
Front End Body Panels
SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Specifications
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Active Grille Shutter System
Overview
The grille shutter system (when equipped) is comprised of the grille shutter
assembly and the grille shutter actuator. The grille shutter system is primarily
used to maximize fuel economy by reduc ...
General Procedures
Clockspring Adjustment
WARNING: If
the clockspring is not correctly centralized, it may fail prematurely. If in
doubt, repeat the centralizing procedure. Failure to follow these instructions
may increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
NOTE: Typical SCCM&n ...
