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:
Identifying your vehicle
Safety Compliance Certification Label
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a
Safety Compliance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where ...
Driving through water
If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed very slowly.
Never drive through water that is higher than the bottom of the wheel rims (for
cars) or the bottom of the hubs (for ...
Technical specifications
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
WARNING: When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt
or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface
of the ...
