Ford F-150 (2018 year). Manual - part 91

When changing the air filter element, use
only the air filter element listed.  See
Capacities and Specifications (page
409).

Change the air filter element at the proper
intervals.  See Scheduled Maintenance
(page 554).

E191820

x2

1.

Release the clamps that secure the air
filter cover to the housing.

2. Carefully lift the air filter housing cover.

3. Remove the air filter element from the

air filter housing.

4. Install in the reverse order.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Your dealer has many quality products
available to clean your vehicle and protect
its finishes.

CLEANING PRODUCTS

Materials

For best results, use the following products
or products of equivalent quality:

Specification

Name

Motorcraft® Bug and Tar Remover ZC-42 (U.S. & Canada)

Motorcraft® Custom Bright Metal Cleaner ZC-15 (U.S. & Canada)

ESR-M14P4-A

Motorcraft® Detail Wash ZC-3-A (U.S. & Canada)

Motorcraft® Engine Shampoo and Degreaser ZC-20 (U.S.)

Motorcraft® Engine Shampoo CXC-66-A (Canada)

Motorcraft® Leather and Vinyl Cleaner ZC-56 (U.S. & Canada)

Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Cleaner CXC-101 (Canada)

WSS-M14P19-A

Motorcraft® Premium Windshield Wash Concentrate with Bitterant
ZC-32-B2 (U.S.)

WSS-M14P19-A

Motorcraft® Premium Windshield Wash Concentrate with Bitterant
CXC-37-A/B/D/F (Canada)

Motorcraft® Professional Strength Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner
ZC-54 (U.S. & Canada)

ESR-M14P5-A

Motorcraft® Premium Glass Cleaner CXC-100 (Canada)

Motorcraft® Spot and Stain Remover ZC-14 (U.S.)

ESR-M14P5-A

Motorcraft® Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner ZC-23 (U.S.)

Motorcraft® Wheel and Tire Cleaner ZC-37-A (U.S. & Canada)

CLEANING THE EXTERIOR

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. These products can
discolor and spot painted surfaces.

•

Never wash your vehicle when it is hot
to the touch, or during strong or direct
sunlight.

•

Dry your vehicle with a chamois or soft
terry cloth towel to eliminate water
spotting.

•

Immediately remove fuel spillages, bird
droppings, insect deposits and road tar.
These may cause damage to your
vehicle’s paintwork or trim over time.
We recommend Motorcraft Bug and
Tar Remover.

•

Remove any exterior accessories, for
example antennas, before entering a
car wash.

Note: Suntan lotions and insect repellents
can damage painted surfaces. If these
substances come in contact with your
vehicle, wash the affected area as soon as
possible.

Cleaning the Headlamps

Note: Do not scrape the headlamp lenses
or use abrasives, alcoholic solvents or
chemical solvents to clean them.

Note: Do not wipe the headlamps when
they are dry.

Exterior Chrome Parts

•

Apply a high quality-cleaning product
to bumpers and other chrome parts.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
We recommend Motorcraft Custom
Bright Metal Cleaner.

•

Do not apply the cleaning product to
hot surfaces. Do not leave the cleaning
product on chrome surfaces longer
than the time recommended.

•

Using other non-recommended
cleaners can result in severe and
permanent cosmetic damage.

Note: Never use abrasive materials, for
example steel wool or plastic pads as they
can scratch the chrome surface.

Note: Do not use chrome cleaner, metal
cleaner or polish on wheels or wheel covers.

Exterior Plastic Parts

For routine cleaning we recommend
Motorcraft Detail Wash. If tar or grease
spots are present, we recommend
Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover.

Stripes or Graphics

 (If Equipped)

Hand washing your vehicle is preferred
however, pressure washing may be used
under the following conditions:

•

Do not use water pressure higher than
2,000 psi (14,000 kPa).

•

Do not use water hotter than 179°F
(82°C).

•

Use a spray with a 40° wide spray
angle pattern.

•

Keep the nozzle at a 12 in (305 mm)
distance and 90° angle to your
vehicle's surface.

Note: Holding the pressure washer nozzle
at an angle to the vehicle's surface may
damage graphics and cause the edges to
peel away from the vehicle's surface.

Underbody

Flush the complete underside of your
vehicle frequently. Keep body and door
drain holes free of debris or foreign
material.

Under Hood

For removing black rubber marks from
under the hood we recommend Motorcraft
Wheel and Tire Cleaner or Motorcraft Bug
and Tar Remover.

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.

•

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.

CLEANING THE EXHAUST

WARNINGS

Failure to keep the holes in the
exhaust tailpipe clean and free of
debris or foreign material may result

in blocked holes. Blocked holes may result
in increased exhaust gas temperatures,
vehicle damage, property damage or
personal injury.

The normal operating temperature
of the exhaust system is very high.
Never work around or attempt to

repair any part of the exhaust system until
it has cooled. Use special care when
working around the catalytic converter.
The catalytic converter heats up to a very
high temperature after only a short period
of engine operation and stays hot after the
engine is switched off.