Repairing Paint Chips; Cleaning The Wheels; Cleaning The Engine - Ford F150 1997 Owner's Manual

Maintenance and care

Repairing paint chips

Minor scratches or paint damage
from road debris may be repaired
with touch-up paint, paint repair
foil or aerosol paint spray from the
Ford accessory line. Observe the
application instructions on the
products.
Remove particles such as bird
droppings, tree sap, insect
remains, tar spots, road salt and
industrial fallout immediately.

Cleaning the wheels

Wash the wheels with the same
detergent you use to clean the
body of your vehicle. Do not use
acid-based wheel cleaners, steel
wool, fuel or strong detergents.
Never use abrasives that will
damage the finish of special wheel
surfaces. Use a tar remover to
remove grease and tar.

Cleaning the engine

Engines are more efficient when
they are clean because grease and
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