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:
Recreational towing
Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to tow your
vehicle for personal travel (such as behind a motor home or a truck).
Note: Put your climate control system in recircula ...
Safety and Environment Protection
Warning symbols in this guide
How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? In this
guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning
t ...
Keyless starting
Note: The keyless starting system may not function if the key is close
to metal objects or electronic devices such as mobile phones.
Note: A valid key must be located inside your vehicle to switch ...
