Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle; Washing And Polishing Your Vehicle; Cleaning Chrome And Aluminum Parts - Ford Ranger Owner's Manual

Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle

Pollen, bird droppings and tree sap can damage the paint,
especially in hot weather. Wash your vehicle as often as
necessary to keep it clean.
Take similar precautions if your vehicle is exposed to chemical
industrial fallout.
Paint damage resulting from fallout is not related to a defect in
paint materials or workmanship and therefore is not covered by
warranty. Ford, however, believes that continual improvement
in customer satisfaction is a high priority. For this reason, Ford
has authorized its dealers to repair, at no charge to the owner,
the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by environmental fallout
within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km) of purchase,
whichever comes first. Customers may be required to bring their
vehicle in for inspection by a Ford representative.

Washing and Polishing Your Vehicle

Wash the outside of your vehicle, including the underside, with
a mild detergent.
DO NOT:
Wash your vehicle with hot water
Wash your vehicle while it sits in direct sunlight
Wash your vehicle while the body is hot
Polish your vehicle to remove harmful deposits and protect the
finish.

Cleaning Chrome and Aluminum Parts

Wash chrome and aluminum parts with a mild detergent. Do
not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, fuel or strong detergents.
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