Cleaning the alloy wheels, 328 vehicle care – FORD 2013 Expedition v.3 User Manual

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Conditioning

Bottles of King Ranch® Leather Conditioner are available at the King
Ranch® Saddle Shop. Visit the website at www.krsaddleshop.com, or
telephone (in the United States) 1–800–282–KING (5464). If you are
unable to obtain King Ranch® Leather Conditioner, use another premium
leather conditioner.
• Clean the surfaces using the steps outlined in the Cleaning section.
• Ensure the leather is dry then apply a nickel-sized amount of

conditioner to a clean, dry cloth.

• Rub the conditioner into leather until it disappears. Allow the

conditioner to dry and repeat the process for the entire interior. If a
film appears, wipe off film with a dry, clean cloth.

CLEANING THE ALLOY WHEELS

Note: Do not use chrome cleaner, metal cleaner or polish on wheels and
wheel covers.

Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clearcoat paint
finish. In order to maintain their condition:
• Clean weekly with Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner. Use a sponge to

remove heavy deposits of dirt and brake dust accumulation. Rinse
thoroughly with a strong stream of water when you have completed
the cleaning process.

• To remove tar and grease, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover.
• Never apply any cleaning chemical to hot or warm wheel rims or

covers.

• Some automatic car washes may cause damage to the finish on your

wheel rims or covers.

• Industrial-strength (heavy-duty) cleaners, or cleaning chemicals, in

combination with brush agitation to remove brake dust and dirt, could
wear away the clearcoat finish over time.

• Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheel

cleaners, steel wool, fuels or strong household detergent.

• If you intend parking your vehicle for an extended period after

cleaning the wheels with a wheel cleaner, drive your vehicle for a few
minutes before doing so. This will reduce the risk of increased
corrosion of the brake discs.

• If you intend parking your vehicle for an extended period after

cleaning the wheels with a wheel cleaner, drive your vehicle for a few
minutes before doing so. This will reduce the risk of increased
corrosion of the brake discs.

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Vehicle Care

2013 Expedition (exd)
Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, April 2013
USA
(fus)

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