Aluminum 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, which is available from
your authorized dealer. 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 , available from
your authorized dealer.
See also:
Cleaning the exterior
Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pH shampoo,
such as Motorcraft® Detail Wash.
• Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washing or laundr ...
Center console
Your vehicle is equipped with a variety of console features. These include:
1. Cupholders
2. Utility compartment console lid has a CD holder, a business card holder and two
pen holders. The utilit ...
Inflating your tires
Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properly inflated.
Remember that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressure without appearing flat.
Every day before you drive, check ...