Cleaning the engine
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.
See also:
Driving through water
WARNING: Drive through water in an emergency only, and not as part of
normal driving.
WARNING: Engine damage can occur if water enters the air filter.
Note: Driving through deep water may allow wa ...
Personal Safety System
The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontal crash
protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help further reduce the risk
of airbag-related injuries. The sy ...
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 tr ...
