Ford Explorer: Vehicle Care / Cleaning the Engine
Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt buildup
keep the engine warmer than normal.
When washing:
- Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. The high-pressure
fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage.
- Do not spray a hot engine with cold water to avoid cracking the engine block
or other engine components.
- Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser on all parts that require
cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In Canada, use Motorcraft Engine Shampoo.
Note: If your vehicle has an engine cover remove the cover before application
of Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser. Immediately rinse away any over spray.
- Never wash or rinse the engine while it is hot or running; water in the
running engine may cause internal damage.
- Never wash or rinse any ignition coil, spark plug wire or spark plug well,
or the area in and around these locations.
- Cover the battery, power distribution box, and air filter assembly to prevent
water damage when cleaning the engine.
Regular waxing is necessary to protect your car's paint from the elements. We
recommend that you wash and wax the painted surface once or twice a year...
Car wash chemicals and environmental fallout can result in windshield and wiper
blade contamination. Dirty windshield and wipers will result in poor windshield
wiper operation...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
The Solenoid Body Strategy Data Download procedure must be performed if a new main control valve body is installed.
Remove the transmission fluid pan gasket and filter.
Refer to: Transmission Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation)...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
303-1252Stretchy Belt Remover/ Installer ToolTKIT-2006UF-FLMTKIT-2006UF-ROW
Removal
NOTICE:
Under no circumstances should the accessory drive belt,
tensioner or pulleys be lubricated as potential damage to the belt
material and tensioner damping mechanism will occur...
Categories
WARNING: Position the seatbelt height adjuster so that the seatbelt rests
across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the seatbelt correctly could
reduce its effectiveness and increase the risk of injury in a crash.
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