Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts; Cleaning The Exterior Lamps; Cleaning The Wiper Blades; Cleaning The Interior Fabric - Ford 1998 F-150 Owner's Manual

Maintenance and care

Cleaning plastic exterior parts

Use vinyl cleaner for routine
cleaning. Clean with a tar remover
if necessary. Do not clean plastic
parts with thinners, solvents or
petroleum-based cleaners.

Cleaning the exterior lamps

Wash with the same detergent as
the exterior of your vehicle. Use
glass cleaner or tar remover if
necessary.
To avoid scratching the lamps, do
not use a dry paper towel,
chemical solvents or abrasive
cleaners.

Cleaning the wiper blades

If the wiper blades do not wipe
properly, clean the windshield and
wiper blades with undiluted
windshield wiper solution or a mild
detergent. Rinse thoroughly with
clean water. To avoid damaging the
blades, do not use fuel, kerosene,
paint thinner or other solvents.
Cleaning the instrument panel
Clean with a damp cloth, then dry
with a dry cloth.
Avoid cleaner or polish that
increases the gloss of the upper
portion of the instrument panel.
The dull finish in this area helps
protect the driver from undesirable
windshield reflection.

Cleaning the interior fabric

Remove dust and loose dirt with a
whisk broom or a vacuum cleaner.
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