Ford Fusion Quiz
Vehicle Care

Exterior Cleaning

In this manual: Vehicle Care
Introduction — 7Environment — 1At a Glance — 1Child Safety — 9Seat Belts — 8Personal Safety System™ — 1Additional Restrictions — 8Keys and Remote Controls — 8MyKey™ — 5Doors & Locks — 10Safety — 3Steering Wheel — 5Wipers and Washers — 4Lighting — 8Automatic High Beam Control — 3Windows and Mirrors — 6Instrument Cluster — 4Information Displays — 5Climate Control — 10Seats — 9Garage Door Opener — 1Auxiliary Power Points — 3Storage Compartments — 1Starting and Stopping the Engine — 4Unique Driving Characteristics (if equipped) — 1Fuel and Refueling — 9Engine Emission Control — 5Infection Transmission — 1All-Wheel Drive — 1Brakes — 4Traction Control — 1Stability Control — 1Park Aid — 13Cruise Control — 10Driver Assistance — 14Loading — 1Tow/Haul — 5Driving Tips — 3Roadside Emergencies — 5Customer Assistance — 6Fuses — 3Maintenance — 16Vehicle Care — 9Wheels and Tires — 13Capacities and Specifications — 11Connected Vehicle — 1Wi-Fi Hotspot — 1Audio System — 7SYNC™ — 7SYNC™ 3 — 16Accessories — 1Ford Protect — 3Scheduled Maintenance — 5Appendices — 4
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Wash the vehicle regularly with cool or warm water and a pH-neutral shampoo. Motorcraft Detailing Wash is recommended.

  • Never use strong household cleaners or soap, such as dishwashing detergent or laundry liquid. These products can discolor and stain painted surfaces.
  • Never wash the vehicle when it is hot to the touch or in strong or direct sunlight.
  • Dry the vehicle with a chamois or soft terry towel to remove water spots.
  • Remove spilled fuel, bird droppings, insect deposits and road tar immediately. These can damage the paint or finish of the vehicle over time. Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover is recommended.
  • Remove all external accessories, such as antennas, before entering an automatic car wash.
  • When filling AdBlue®, remove all residue from painted surfaces immediately.

Headlight Cleaning

Exterior Chrome Parts

  • Apply a high-quality cleaner to bumpers and other chrome parts. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Motorcraft Custom Bright Metal Cleaner is recommended.
  • Do not apply cleaner to hot surfaces. Do not leave cleaning product on chrome surfaces longer than the recommended time.
  • Using non-recommended cleaning products may cause severe and irreversible cosmetic damage.

Exterior Plastic Parts

For routine cleaning, Motorcraft Parts Wash is recommended. If tar or grease stains are present, Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover is recommended.

Stripes or Graphics (If Equipped)

Hand washing is preferred. However, a pressure washer may be used under the following conditions:

  • Do not use water pressure above 2000 psi (14000 kPa).
  • Do not use water hotter than 179°F (82°C).
  • Use a 40° fan-pattern spray nozzle.
  • Hold the nozzle at a distance of 12 in (305 mm) and at a 90° angle to the vehicle surface.

Underbody

Regularly clean the underbody of your vehicle with water. Keep the body and door drain holes free of debris or foreign material.

Under the Hood

To remove black rubber marks from under the hood, Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner or Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover is recommended.

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