Owner's Manual

Maintenance and care
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Battery
Your vehicle may be equipped with
a Motorcraft maintenanceĆfree
battery. The Motorcraft
maintenanceĆfree battery normally
does not require additional water
during its life of service. However,
for severe service usage or in high
temperature climates, refer to the
Scheduled Maintenance Guide" for
additional information. Keep the
electrolyte in each cell up to the
level" indicator. Do not overfill the
battery cell.
For longer, troubleĆfree operation,
keep the top of the battery clean
and dry. Also, make certain the
battery cables are always tightly
fastened to the battery terminals.
If you see any corrosion on the
battery cables or terminals, remove
the cables from the terminal(s) and
clean with a wire brush. You can
neutralize the acid with a solution
of baking soda and water. Reinstall
the cables when you are done
cleaning them, and apply a small
quantity of grease to the top of
each battery terminal to help
prevent corrosion.