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Vehicle Care
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Specification
Premium Glass Cleaner / Nettoie-vitres de qualité supérieure (Canada)
ZC-23 (U.S.)
CXC-100 (Canada)
Motorcraft® Wheel and Tire Cleaner (U.S.)
Wheel and Tire Cleaner / Nettoyant pour roues et pneus (Canada)
ZC-37-A (U.S. & Canada)
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Exterior Chrome Parts
CLEANING THE EXTERIOR
Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or
lukewarm water and a neutral pH
shampoo, we recommend Motorcraft
Detail Wash.
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Apply a high quality-cleaning product
to bumpers and other chrome parts.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
We recommend Motorcraft Custom
Bright Metal Cleaner.
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Do not apply the cleaning product to
hot surfaces. Do not leave the cleaning
product on chrome surfaces longer
than the time recommended.
Using other non-recommended
cleaners can result in severe and
permanent cosmetic damage.
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Never use strong household detergents
or soap, for example dish washing or
laundry liquid. These products can
discolor and spot painted surfaces.
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Never wash your vehicle when it is hot
to the touch, or during strong or direct
sunlight.
Dry your vehicle with a chamois or soft
terry cloth towel to eliminate water
spotting.
Immediately remove fuel spillages, bird
droppings, insect deposits and road tar.
These may cause damage to your
vehicle’s paintwork or trim over time.
We recommend Motorcraft Bug and
Tar Remover.
Note: Never use abrasive materials, for
example steel wool or plastic pads as they
can scratch the chrome surface.
Note: Do not use chrome cleaner, metal
cleaner or polish on wheels or wheel covers.
Exterior Plastic Parts
For routine cleaning we recommend
Motorcraft Detail Wash. If tar or grease
spots are present, we recommend
Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover.
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Remove any exterior accessories, for
example antennas, before entering a
car wash.
Stripes or Graphics(If Equipped)
Hand washing your vehicle is preferred
however, pressure washing may be used
under the following conditions:
Note: Suntan lotions and insect repellents
can damage painted surfaces. If these
substances come in contact with your
vehicle, wash the affected area as soon as
possible.
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Do not use water pressure higher than
2,000 psi (14,000 kPa).
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Do not use water hotter than 179°F
(82°C).
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Vehicle Care
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Use a spray with a 40° wide spray
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Do not allow wax to come in contact
angle pattern.
with any non-body (low-gloss black)
colored trim. The wax will discolor or
stain the parts over time.
Keep the nozzle at a 12 in (305 mm)
distance and 90° angle to your
vehicle's surface.
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Roof racks.
Bumpers.
Grained door handles.
Side moldings.
Mirror housings.
Windshield cowl area.
Note: Holding the pressure washer nozzle
at an angle to the vehicle's surface may
damage graphics and cause the edges to
peel away from the vehicle's surface.
Underbody
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Do not apply wax to glass areas.
Flush the complete underside of your
vehicle frequently. Keep body and door
drain holes free of debris or foreign
material.
After waxing, your car's paint should
feel smooth, and be free of streaks and
smudges.
Under Hood
CLEANING THE ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they are
clean because grease and dirt buildup keep
the engine warmer than normal.
For removing black rubber marks from
under the hood we recommend Motorcraft
Wheel and Tire Cleaner or Motorcraft Bug
and Tar Remover.
When washing:
WAXING
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Take care when using a power washer
to clean the engine. The high-pressure
fluid could penetrate the sealed parts
and cause damage.
Regular waxing is necessary to protect your
car's paint from the elements. We
recommend that you wash and wax the
painted surface once or twice a year.
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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.
When washing and waxing, park your
vehicle in a shaded area out of direct
sunlight. Always wash your vehicle before
applying wax.
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Use a quality wax that does not contain
abrasives.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
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Never wash or rinse the engine while it
is hot or running; water in the running
engine may cause internal damage.
to apply and remove the wax.
Apply a small amount of wax in a
back-and-forth motion, not in circles.
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