Ford Explorer: Vehicle Care / Waxing
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.
When washing and waxing, park your vehicle in a shaded area out of direct sunlight.
Always wash your vehicle before applying wax.
- Use a quality wax that does not contain abrasives.
- Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to apply and remove the wax.
- Apply a small amount of wax in a back-and-forth motion, not in circles.
- Do not allow wax to come in contact with any non-body (low-gloss black)
colored trim. The wax will discolor or stain the parts over time.
- Roof racks.
- Bumpers.
- Grained door handles.
- Side moldings.
- Mirror housings.
- Windshield cowl area.
- Do not apply wax to glass areas.
- After waxing, your car's paint should feel smooth, and be free of streaks
and smudges.
Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pH shampoo,
we recommend Motorcraft Detail Wash.
Never use strong household detergents or soap, for example dish washing
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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...
Other information:
Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel Vehicles
Flex fuel vehicles have one of the following identifiers:
Yellow fuel filler cap.
Yellow bezel around the fuel filler inlet.
Yellow fuel filler housing.
Yellow E85 label on the fuel tank filler door...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the Radiator grille opening panel.
Refer to: Radiator Grille Opening Panel (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
Upper active grille shutter actuator
Remove the upper actuator spacer assembly...
Categories
The front outboard and rear safety restraints in the vehicle are combination
lap and shoulder belts.
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