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 clearcoat 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 clearcoat
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:
Warning lights and chimes
Base instrument cluster shown in standard measure. Metric similar.
Optional instrument cluster shown in standard measure. Metric similar.
Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle con ...
Cargo Area Features
Cargo shade (if equipped)
If your vehicle has a cargo shade, you can use it to cover items in the cargo
area of your vehicle.
To install the shade:
• Insert the ends of the cargo shade into t ...
Automatic transmission fluid check
6F50 transmission (if equipped)
WARNING: The dipstick cap and surrounding components may be hot; gloves
are recommended.
Note: Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed. To obtain an accura ...