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Rinse thoroughly with a strong stream of
water when you have completed the
cleaning process.
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To remove tar and grease, use Motorcraft
Bug and Tar Remover.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you plan on storing your vehicle for 30
days or more, read the following
maintenance recommendations to make sure
your vehicle stays in good operating
condition.
We engineer and test all motor vehicles and
their components for reliable, regular driving.
Under various conditions, long-term storage
may lead to degraded engine performance
or failure unless you use specific precautions
to preserve engine components.
General
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Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated
place.
•
Protect from sunlight, if possible.
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If vehicles are stored outside, they
require regular maintenance to protect
against rust and damage.
Body
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Wash your vehicle thoroughly to remove
dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from exterior
surfaces, rear-wheel housing and the
underside of front fenders.
•
Periodically wash your vehicle if it is
stored in exposed locations.
•
Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.
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Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary when
you wash your vehicle.
•
Lubricate all hood, door and luggage
compartment hinges and latches with a
light grade oil.
•
Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
•
Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
•
Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil contains
contaminates which may cause engine
damage.
•
Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
•
With your foot on the brake, shift through
all the gears while the engine is running.
•
We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
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Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the fuel
pump nozzle.
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