Cleaning the alloy wheels
Note: Do not use chrome cleaner, metal cleaner or polish on wheels and wheel covers.
Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clear coat paint finish. In order to maintain their shine:
• Clean weekly with Motorcraft® Wheel and Tire Cleaner. Heavy dirt and brake dust accumulation may require agitation with a sponge.
Rinse thoroughly with a strong stream of water.
• Never apply any cleaning chemical to hot or warm wheel rims or covers.
• Some automatic car washes may cause damage to the finish on your wheel rims or
covers. Industrial-strength (heavy-duty) cleaners, or cleaning chemicals, in combination
with brush agitation to remove brake dust and dirt, could wear away the clear coat
finish over time.
• Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheel cleaners, steel
wool, fuels or strong household detergent.
• To remove tar and grease, use Motorcraft® Bug and Tar Remover.
See also:
Trailer towing
Trailer towing with your vehicle may require the use of a trailer tow option
package.
Trailer towing puts additional loads on your vehicle’s engine, transmission,
axle, brakes, tires and suspen ...
Running out of fuel
If you have run out of fuel and need to refill the vehicle with a portable fuel
container, see Running out of fuel in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter
for proper fuel filling method usin ...
Transmission fluid
Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)
Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for scheduled intervals for fluid
checks and changes. Your transmission does not consume fluid. ...
