Ford Escape: Aluminum wheels and wheel covers
Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clear coat paint finish. In order to maintain their shine:
• Clean weekly with Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner, which is
available from your authorized dealer. Heavy dirt and brake dust
accumulation may require agitation with a sponge. Rinse thoroughly
with a strong stream of water.
• 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 clear coat finish over time.
• Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheel
cleaners, steel wool, fuels or strong household detergent.
• To remove tar and grease, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover ,
available from your authorized dealer.
Paint chips
Your authorized dealer has touch-up paint to match your vehicle’s color.
Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jamb) to
your authorized dealer to ensure you get the c ...
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
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See also:
Ignition switch
Illuminated ignition switch (if equipped) Whenever a door is opened, the ignition
switch will be illuminated for your convenience, provided the ignition switch is
not in the ON position. The lig ...
Hitch assist
Hitch assist is a user selectable touch screen
feature that can aid the process of guiding the
vehicle to the trailer tow hitch. See 109,
SURROUND CAMERA SYSTEM. ...
Removing the temporary spare wheel
Remove the spare wheel prior
to
jacking the vehicle, to avoid
destabilising the vehicle when raised.
Do not use power tools to
loosen the
spare wheel. Doing so may damage the
mechanism.
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