Cleaning the interior
WARNING: Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle’s safety belts, as these actions may weaken the belt webbing.
WARNING: On vehicles equipped with seat-mounted airbags, do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents. Such products could contaminate the side airbag system and affect performance of the side airbag in a crash.
For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with side airbags:
• Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
• Remove light stains and soil with Motorcraft® Professional Strength Carpet & Upholstery
Cleaner.
• If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area first with Motorcraft®
Spot and Stain Remover. In Canada, use Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Cleaner.
• If a ring forms on the fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately
(but do not oversaturate) or the ring will set.
• Do not use household cleaning products or glass cleaners, which can stain and
discolor the fabric and affect the flame retardant abilities of the seat materials.
See also:
Washing the exterior
Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pH shampoo,
such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A), which is available from your authorized
dealer.
• Never use strong hou ...
Vehicle storage
If you plan on storing your vehicle for an extended period of time (30 days or
more), read the following maintenance recommendations to make sure your vehicle
stays in good operating condition.
A ...
Washer fluid check
WARNING: If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40°F (5°C),
use washer fluid with antifreeze protection. Failure to use washer fluid with antifreeze
protection in cold weather could r ...
