Ford Mustang (2005-2014) Owners Manual: Waxing

Regular waxing is necessary to protect the paint on your car 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 discolors or stains the parts over time, such as:

• Bumpers
• Grained door handles
• Side mouldings
• 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 exterior
    Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pH shampoo, such as Motorcraft® Detail Wash. • Do not use a commercial or high-pressure wand on the surface or edge of stripes ...

    Repairing minor paint damage
    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 an authorized dealer to make sure you get the cor ...

    Other materials:

    Toe Adjustment - Front
    1. Start the engine and center the steering wheel. 2. Turn the engine off, and hold the steering wheel in the straight forward position by attaching a rigid link from the steering wheel to the seat. 3. Check the toe settings. Follow the manufacturer's instr ...

    Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens
    WARNING: Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of the airbag system. Clean the instrument panel and cluster lens with a clean, damp, white, cotton cloth, then use a clean a ...

    Axle
    Special Tool(s) 2-Jaw Puller 205-D072 (D97L-4221-A) or equivalent Adapter for 205-S127 205-105 (T76P-4020-A3) Bearing Preload Tool 205-395 (T93P-4220-A) Plate, Bearing/Oil Seal 205-090 (T75L-1165-B) Gauge, ...