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:
Security
SecuriLock® passive anti-theft system
Note: The system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start
systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss
o ...
Snow tires and cables
WARNING:
Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed rating as those originally provided
by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety
and performance ...
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 ...