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Vehicle Care

Cleaning the windows and wiper blades

In this manual: Vehicle Care
Introduction — 1Child Safety — 4Safety Belts — 5Personal Safety System — 1Supplementary Restraints System — 6Keys and Remote Control — 4MyKey — 7Locks — 4Security — 3Steering Wheel — 1Wipers and Washers — 3Lighting — 9Windows and Mirrors — 6Instrument Cluster — 4Information Displays — 4Climate Control — 6Seats — 7Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped) — 3Auxiliary Power Points — 1Storage Compartments — 1Starting and Stopping the Engine — 5Fuel and Refueling — 8Transmission — 5Brakes — 4Traction Control — 1Stability Control — 1Parking Aids — 3Cruise Control — 1Driving Aids — 1Load Carrying — 1Towing — 6Convertible Top (If Equipped) — 4Driving Hints — 5Roadside Emergencies — 5Customer Assistance — 9Fuses — 3Maintenance — 19Vehicle Care — 12Wheels and Tires — 10Capacities and Specifications — 8Accessories — 1Ford Extended Service Plan — 1Audio System — 6SYNC® — 8Navigation System (If Equipped) — 10Appendices — 1Scheduled Maintenance — 1
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The windows and wiper blades should be cleaned regularly. If the wipers do not wipe properly, substances on the vehicle’s glass or the wiper blades may be the cause. These may include hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, water repellent coatings, tree sap, or other organic contamination; these contaminants may cause squeaking or chatter noise from the blades, and streaking and smearing of the windshield. To clean these items, follow these tips:

• The windows may be cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner such as Motorcraft® Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner.
• The wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol or Motorcraft Premium Windshield Wash Concentrates in the U.S., or Premium Quality Windshield Washer Fluid in Canada. Be sure to replace wiper blades when they appear worn or do not function properly.
• Do not use abrasives, as they may cause scratches.
• Do not use fuel, kerosene, or paint thinner to clean any parts.

If you cannot remove those streaks after cleaning with the glass cleaner or if the wipers chatter and move in a jerky motion, clean the outer surface of the windshield and the wiper blades using a sponge or soft cloth with a neutral detergent or mild-abrasive cleaning solution. After cleaning, rinse the windshield and wiper blades with clean water. The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse the windshield with water.

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