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

Use only the type of engine oil that Ford
recommends. See Engine oil recommendations
in the Index. Do not use special "break-in"
oils.
Cleaning the Outside of Your
Vehicle

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
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
their 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.
Polish your vehicle to remove harmful deposits
and protect the finish.
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