Ford Fusion: Vehicle Care / Waxing. Cleaning the Engine
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.
Cleaning the Engine
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. The high-pressure
fluid could penetrate the sealed parts
and cause damage.
- Do not spray a hot engine with cold
water to avoid cracking the engine
block or other engine components.
- Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and
Degreaser on all parts that require
cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In
Canada, use Motorcraft Engine
Shampoo.
Note: If your vehicle has an engine cover
remove the cover before application of
Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser.
Immediately rinse away any over spray.
- Never wash or rinse the engine while it
is hot or running; water in the running
engine may cause internal damage.
- Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,
spark plug wire or spark plug well, or
the area in and around these locations.
- Cover the battery, power distribution
box, and air filter assembly to prevent
water damage when cleaning the
engine.
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 or
laundry liquid...
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
Car wash chemicals and environmental
fallout can result in windshield and wiper
blade contamination. Dirty windshield and
wipers will result in poor windshield wiper
operation...
Other information:
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
NOTE:
Crankshaft main bearing journals must be within specifications before checking journal clearance.
Remove the crankshaft main bearing cap and crankshaft main bearing...
Removal
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar.
NOTE:
Engine removed for clarity.
Overview
Remove the hood and prop rod.
Refer to: Hood (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation)...