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:
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control
SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Specifications
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control
Overview
The ABS and stability control system is comprised of the following subsystems
which assist the driver in maintaining control of the vehicle:
Base ABS
EBD
Traction control
...
Removal and Installation
Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor - 2.0L GTDI
Material
Removal and Installation
NOTICE: If installing a new Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor due
to an internal failure of the old unit, either a flushing procedure or system
filtering procedure must be carried out to remove contamination from ...
In-Vehicle Repair
Intake Manifold
Removal
With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional
information, refer to Section 100-02.
Loosen the 4 retainers and remove the underbody shield.
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer
to Section 414-01.
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