Regular waxing is necessary to protect the paint on your car from the elements. We recommend that you wash and wax the painted surface once or twice a year.
When washing and waxing, park your vehicle in a shaded area out of direct sunlight. Always wash your vehicle before applying wax.
• Use a quality wax that does not contain abrasives.
• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to apply and remove the wax.
• Apply a small amount of wax in a back-and-forth motion, not in circles.
• Do not allow wax to come in contact with any non-body (low-gloss black) colored trim. The wax discolors or stains the parts over time, such as:
• Bumpers
• Grained door handles
• Side mouldings
• Mirror housings
• Windshield cowl area.
• Do not apply wax to glass areas.
• After waxing, your car’s paint should feel smooth, and be free of streaks and smudges.
Cleaning the exterior
Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pH shampoo, such as Motorcraft® Detail Wash. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washing or laun ...Repairing minor paint damage
Your authorized dealer has touch-up paint to match your vehicle’s color. Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jamb) to an authorized dealer to make sure you get the ...Other materials:
Side airbags
WARNING: Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near
the airbag cover, on the side of the seatbacks (of the front seats),
or in front seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying
airbag. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of
personal injury in the event o ...
Starting System
SPECIFICATIONS
General Specifications
Torque Specifications
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Starting System
Starting System - without Push Button Start
Overview
The starter system controls the cranking of the engine. The starter motor is
enabled by the starter relay when the relay is activated by the& ...
Steering Column
SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Specifications
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Steering Column
The steering column system consists of the following components:
Intermediate shaft
Steering column
SCCM (if equipped)
Steering column switches
Steering column tilt motor (if equipped)
Steering wheel
Selecto ...