CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmentalfallout can result in windshield and wiperblade contamination. Dirty windshield andwipers will result in poor windshield wiperoperation. Keep the windshield and wiperblades clean to maintain windshield wiperperformance.
To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
•Clean the windshield with anon-abrasive glass cleaner. Whencleaning the interior of the windshield,avoid getting any glass cleaner on theinstrument panel or door panels. Wipeany glass cleaner off these surfacesimmediately.
•For windshields contaminated withtree sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, cleanthe entire windshield using steel wool(no greater than 0000 grade) in acircular motion and rinse with water.
•Clean the wiper blades with isopropylrubbing alcohol or windshield washerconcentrate.
Note: Do not use razor blades or othersharp objects to clean or remove decalsfrom the inside of the heated rear window.The vehicle warranty does not coverdamage caused to the heated rear windowgrid lines.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
WARNING: Do not use cleaningsolvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle'sseatbelts, as these actions may weakenthe belt webbing.
WARNING: On vehicles equippedwith seat-mounted airbags, do not usechemical solvents or strong detergents.Such products could contaminate theside airbag system and affectperformance of the side airbag in a crash.
For fabric, carpets, cloth seats and seatsequipped with side airbags:
•Remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner.
•Remove light stains and soil withMotorcraft Professional StrengthCarpet & Upholstery Cleaner.
•If grease or tar is present on thematerial, spot-clean the area first withMotorcraft Spot and Stain Remover. InCanada, use Motorcraft Multi-PurposeCleaner.
•If a ring forms on the fabric after spotcleaning, clean the entire areaimmediately (but do not oversaturate)or the ring will set.
•Do not use household cleaningproducts or glass cleaners, which canstain and discolor the fabric and affectthe flame retardant abilities of the seatmaterials.
Mirrors
Do not clean the housing or glass of anymirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or otherpetroleum or ammonia-based cleaningproducts.
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Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out ofstorage, do the following:
•Wash your vehicle to remove any dirtor grease film build-up on windowsurfaces.
•Check windshield wipers for anydeterioration.
•Check under the hood for any foreignmaterial that may have collectedduring storage such as mice or squirrelnests.
•Check the exhaust for any foreignmaterial that may have collectedduring storage.
•Check tire pressures and set tireinflation per the Tire Label.
•Check brake pedal operation. Driveyour vehicle 15 ft (4.5 m) back andforth to remove rust build-up.
•Check fluid levels (including coolant,oil and gas) to make sure there are noleaks, and fluids are at recommendedlevels.
•If you remove the battery, clean thebattery cable ends and check fordamage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you haveany concerns or issues.
CLEANING THE CONVERTIBLE
TOP (IF EQUIPPED)
Remove lint with a lint roller or a vacuumwith a soft bristle brush.
For cloth and vinyl tops, wash with anapproved high-quality convertible topcleaner and protectant.
Note:Do not use stiff bristle brushes,abrasive materials or household cleaningproducts.
Note:High-pressure water may causewater leaks and possible seal damage tothe convertible top.
Note:Do not fold the convertible top whenit is wet.
Note:Avoid hot wax on vinyl materialsduring car washes.
BODY STYLING KITS
The distance between the underside ofyour vehicle and the ground is less thanthat of other models. Drive with extremecare to avoid damage to your vehicle.
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A/CSee: Climate Control.........................................126About This Manual...........................................9About This Supplement - Mach 1...............9ABSSee: Brakes.............................................................171ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes..................................................................171Accessories....................................................446AccessoriesSee: Replacement PartsRecommendation............................................19ACCSee: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............185Adjusting the Headlamps.........................274Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................75Airbag Disposal...............................................57Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control.........................................126Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.3LEcoBoost™/5.0L..........................................263See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 5.0L,Mach 1...............................................................264AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm.........................................74Ambient Lighting............................................83Anti-Theft Alarm............................................74Appendices...................................................496Apps.................................................................428At a Glance.......................................................23Audible Warnings and Indicators.............97Audio Control...................................................75Audio System................................................373General Information..........................................373Audio Unit - Vehicles With: 4.2 InchCenter Display Screen.............................373Audio Unit - Vehicles With: 8 Inch CenterDisplay Screen............................................375Autolamps.........................................................81Automatic Climate Control.......................127Automatic High Beam Control.................84Automatic High Beam ControlIndicators.......................................................84Automatic Transmission...........................164
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck.............................................................270Autowipers........................................................78Auxiliary Power Points................................144
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery.......................271Blind Spot Information System...............197BLISSee: Blind Spot Information System...........197Body Styling Kits.........................................300Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood...........257Booster Seats..................................................35Brake Fluid Check........................................270Brakes.................................................................171General Information............................................171Brake System Specifications - Mach1.......................................................................339Breaking-In.....................................................230Bulb Specification Chart..........................366
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Canceling the Set Speed...........................185Capacities and Specifications - 2.3LEcoBoost™.................................................345Capacities and Specifications - 5.0L,Mach 1...........................................................353Capacities and Specifications -5.0L................................................................359Capacities and Specifications................337Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................293See: Cleaning the Exterior - Mach 1............293Catalytic Converter......................................160Center Console..............................................145Changing a Bulb...........................................276Changing a Fuse...........................................255Changing a Road Wheel...........................330Changing the 12V Battery...........................271Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.3LEcoBoost™/5.0L......................................263Changing the Engine Air Filter - 5.0L,Mach 1...........................................................264
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Traction Control.............................................174Principle of Operation.......................................174Transmission..................................................163Technical Specifications - Mach 1................168Transporting the Vehicle - Mach 1.........223Transporting the Vehicle...........................238
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Under Hood Overview - 2.3LEcoBoost™.................................................259Under Hood Overview - 5.0L, Mach1.........................................................................261Under Hood Overview - 5.0L..................260USB Port.........................................................382Using Adaptive Cruise Control................185Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................65Using Snow Chains.....................................325Using Stability Control................................176Using Summer Tires...................................322Using SYNC™ With Your MediaPlayer............................................................390Using SYNC™ With Your Phone...........386Using Traction Control................................174Using Voice Recognition...........................384Using Winter Tires.......................................325Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only).........................242
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Vehicle Care....................................................291General Information..........................................291General Information - Mach 1.........................291Vehicle Identification Number................345Vehicle Storage............................................298Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot................................372VentilationSee: Climate Control.........................................126VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number............345Voice Control....................................................75
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Warning Lamps and Indicators.................93Warranty Information................................493
Washer Fluid Check.....................................275WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................293See: Cleaning the Exterior - Mach 1............293See: Wipers and Washers.................................78Waxing.............................................................295Welcome Lighting..........................................83What Is a Connected Vehicle..................368What Is Automatic High BeamControl............................................................84What Is Cruise Control...............................184What Is MyKey.................................................63What Is Remote Start.................................123What Is the Cabin Air Filter........................132What Is the Garage Door Opener...........140Wheel NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.......................330Wheels and Tires..........................................301General Information..........................................301Technical Specifications.................................336Wi FiSee: Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotName or Password.......................................372See: Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-FiNetwork...........................................................368See: Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot.......372See: Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot.............................372Windows and Mirrors...................................86Windshield Washers.....................................79Windshield Wipers.........................................78Winter TiresSee: Using Winter Tires....................................325Wiper BladesSee: Checking the Wiper Blades..................276Wipers and Washers.....................................78Wrecker TowingSee: Transporting the Vehicle - Mach 1.......223
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