Ford Explorer Quiz
Vehicle Care

Wheel Cleaning

In this manual: Vehicle Care
Introduction — 10At a Glance — 3Child Safety — 11Seat Belts — 10Personal Safety System™ — 1Supplemental Restraint System — 10Pedestrian Protection — 1911 Assist — 3Keys and Remote Controls — 10MyKey™ — 8Doors & Locks — 9Liftgate — 7Safety — 3Steering Wheel — 11Wipers and Washers — 5Lighting — 13Automatic High Beam Control — 3Windows and Mirrors — 6Instrument Cluster — 4Information Displays — 4Climate Control — 6Cabin Air Quality — 2Seats — 9Garage Door Opener — 2Auxiliary Power Points — 3Storage Compartments — 2Starting and Stopping the Engine — 5Unique Driving Characteristics — 4Fuel and Refueling — 8Engine Emission Control — 3High-Voltage Battery — 1Infection Transmission — 8All-Wheel Drive Vehicle — 1Brakes — 5Reverse Brake Assist — 4Traction Control — 1Stability Control — 3Hill Descent Control — 3Park Aid — 8Cruise Control — 4Adaptive Cruise Control — 19Driver Assistance — 12Drive Mode Control — 4Loading — 6Tow/Haul — 6Driving Tips — 5Roadside Emergencies — 8Customer Assistance — 9Fuses — 3Maintenance — 21Vehicle Care — 12Wheels and Tires — 8Capacities and Specifications — 16Connectivity — 3Wi-Fi Hotspot — 3Audio System — 6SYNC™ 3 — 14Accessories — 1Ford Protect — 1Scheduled Maintenance — 5Appendices — 4
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  1. Clean the wheels regularly with a wheel cleaner. We recommend using a Ford-approved wheel cleaner, if available.
  2. Remove dirt and brake dust with a sponge.
  3. Remove tar and lubricate with a bug and tar remover. We recommend using Ford-approved bug and tar removers, if available.
  4. Rinse the wheels thoroughly with water after cleaning.

If you intend to leave your vehicle parked for an extended period after cleaning the wheels with a wheel cleaner, drive the vehicle for several minutes first. This reduces the risk of corrosion on the brake discs, brake pads, and linings.

Do not wash the wheels when they are hot.

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