Ford Explorer: Vehicle Care / Repairing Minor Paint Damage
Authorized dealers have touch-up paint to match your vehicle’s color. Your vehicle
color code is printed on a sticker on the front, left-hand side door jamb. Take
your color code to your authorized dealer to make sure you get the correct color.
Before repairing minor paint damage, use a cleaner such as Motorcraft Bug and
Tar Remover to remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits,
tar spots, road salt and industrial fallout.
Always read the instructions before using cleaning products.
Note: Follow the same procedure as cleaning leather seats for cleaning
leather instrument panels and leather interior trim surfaces.
For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth a..
Regularly clean them with a wheel cleaner. We recommend that you use Ford
approved wheel cleaner if available.
Remove dirt and brake dust with a sponge...
Other information:
WARNING: The system does not replace the parking brake. When you leave
your vehicle, always apply the parking brake and shift the transmission into park
(P) for automatic transmission or first gear for manual transmission.
WARNING: The system does not control speed in low traction conditions or
extremely steep slopes...
General Equipment
Diagnostic Battery Charger
Use Ford approved battery test equipment.
Midtronics MDX-650 or P-300/P-600/490/1050
Midtronics GRX-3590 or 3000
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...
Categories
You can use the power door lock control or the remote control to lock and unlock
your vehicle.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock control is on the driver and front passenger door panels.

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