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5. Press down on the driver side and

passenger side of the soft top and
make sure both sides latch to fully
secure it.

Note:

Do not store your vehicle in cold

weather with the soft top open.

Closing the Soft Top

Partial Closing

Before pulling in a garage, make sure there
is enough clearance.

To return to the partially open position,
press the handle down on the driver
side of your vehicle to unlatch the soft
top.

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2. Use the side rail to lift and rotate the

soft top forward.

3. Make sure to latch both sides.

Note:

Do not lift using the top rail only.

Fully Closing

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Close the soft top to the partially open
position.

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2. Use the side rail to lift and rotate the

soft top forward, making sure it latches
in place.

Note:

Do not lift using the top rail only.

3. Make sure both sides fully latch.

4. Latch the two latches at the header.

Note:

Do not drive without the soft top

properly latched or fully opened.

Accessing the Rear Cargo Area

Open the tailgate.

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2. Unlatch the soft top.

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3. Lift the rear of the soft top and support

it with the soft top strut.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE
SOFT TOP

WARNING:

When opening, closing,

removing or installing the removable
vehicle components, take care not to get
your fingers or hands caught in the
mechanism. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury.

Fully open the soft top. See

Opening

and Closing the Soft Top

(page 354).

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2. Remove the three fasteners on each

side in the rear cargo area using the
provided head driver and ratchet.

3. Remove the soft top.

Note:

Safely store the soft top when it is

off your vehicle.

4. To install, reverse the removal

procedure. Torque the fasteners that
secure soft top to the vehicle to
15 ± 2 lb.ft (20 ± 3 Nm).

Note:

Make sure the soft top is set flush on

the locating pins.

Note:

Do not overtighten the fasteners. You

can strip the fasteners if they are
overtightened.

Installing the Soft Top Trim Piece

(If Equipped)

Make sure to install the soft top trim pieces
before installing the soft top.

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Secure the three fasteners to the soft top
trim piece on each side of your vehicle
using the provided head driver and ratchet.

REMOVABLE FENDERS

REMOVABLE FENDER
PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

Do not drive your

vehicle on public roads with fenders
removed as you will lose the protection
they provide in a crash. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury or death.

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REMOVING THE FENDER FLARES

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Unlock the five quarter turn clips by
turning the clips counterclockwise.

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2. Pull outward on the fender flare with

your hands to unseat the 5 push pin
clips from the sheet metal.

Note:

Push pins and quarter pins should

not be removed from fender flare.

Installing the Fender Flares

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Press the five push clips in until they
are seated.

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2. Lock the five quarter turn clips by

turning the clips clockwise.

STORING THE DOORS AND
THE ROOF PANELS - 4-DOOR

(IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING:

Do not store removed

doors or roof panels in vehicle without
using the Ford onboard storage kit, and
verifying they have been secured per
instructions. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.

Note:

Cargo can shift under severe vehicle

use, to reduce the risk of damage, avoid high
speed or extreme rock crawl off-road
situations when storing the doors in the
cargo area.

Note:

Inspect the bags and harness

periodically to make sure they are not
damaged. Inspect the door retention
harness straps to make sure there are no
nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary.

Note:

Clean the roof panels and doors prior

to storing them in the bags as dirt may
damage the finish.

Storing the Front Roof Panels

Remove the front roof panels. See

Removing and Installing the Front
Roof Panel

(page 350).

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2. Open the bag and pull out the divider.

Place the first panel into the bag.
Replace the divider before placing the
second panel into the bag.

3. Zip the bag closed.

4. Gently slide the roof panel bag into the

cargo area.

Securing the Front Roof Panels
Vertically

Raise the bag to the vertical position.

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2. Secure the upper roof bag strap around

the rear seat headrests. Adjust the
tension on the strap until it is snug.

Note:

Do not over-tighten the strap. This

may cause damage to the headrest.

3. Secure the lower bag hooks to the

forward cargo rings.

Note:

Some vehicle accessories may

prevent vertical storage of the panels.

Securing the Front Roof Panels
Horizontally

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Install the loops through the two
D-rings and secure the panels.

Note:

Do not place objects on the roof

panel bag to avoid damaging the panels.

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Securing the Door Retention
Harness

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Install the eyebolts located in the Ford
onboard storage kit into the rear cargo
area pillars.

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2. Use the ratchet tool provided in the kit

to assist in tightening the eyebolts. The
eyebolts should rest in the groove of
the handle. Using the tool as a lever,
apply force until fully tightened.

Note:

We recommend tightening the

eyebolts to 13 lb.ft (17 Nm).

Note:

The eyebolts can remain installed on

the vehicle. Make sure the eyebolts are fully
tightened each time they are used.

3. Fully open the tailgate and rear lift

glass, or open the soft top cargo access
and connect the prop rod to hold open.

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4. Install the door retention harness.

Note:

Refer to harness label for image.

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5. Attach upper straps 1 and 2 to the

eyebolts. Attach lower straps 3 and 4
to the forward cargo rings.

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6. Place the narrow strap loop over all the

rear headrests and tighten until snug.

Note:

Do not over-tighten the strap. This

may cause damage to the headrest.

Place the remaining harness over the
seat so it is out of the way.

Storing the Front Doors

Adjust the seat backrest to the optimal
seating position. Pull the lever up, and
push the backrest rearward when
storing the two front doors. This
creates more space between the front
door sail and the upper trim. Ensure the
cargo area is clear of any other items.
See

Adjusting the Seat Backrest

(page 135).

2. See Securing the Door Retention

Harness earlier in this chapter and
complete Steps 1-7.

3. Open the passenger side front door and

install the door bag See

Removing

and Installing the Doors

(page 342).

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4. Zip the bag fully closed and gently

place the door in the cargo area. Avoid
contacting the rear pillars, speakers,
striker, and trim. For soft tops, take care
to avoid contacting the prop rod.

5. Slide the door into position with the

bag label facing rearward. Center the
door to make sure there is space
between the door and cargo box trim
panels.

6. Push the lower edge of the door

forward until it stops to create space
for the door peak.

Secure the door bag to the retention
harness with the clip.

8. Repeat Steps 3-5 for the driver side

front door. Secure the bags using the
clips on the bags.

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9. Lift the retention harness over the

doors. Make sure the straps are
straight.

10.

Secure the upper straps 5 and 6 to
the eyelet bolts and lower straps 7
and 8 to the rear cargo rings.

11.

Tighten all adjustable straps to
secure the doors.

12.

To prevent the doors from moving,
fold the unused rear door bags to use
as a spacer and place them between
the doors and lower cargo hooks as
shown.

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Note:

The doors should not move when

pressure is applied.

Storing the Front Roof Panels and
the Front Doors

Adjusting the Seat Backrest

(page 135).

2. See Securing the Door Retention

Harness earlier in this chapter and
complete Steps 1-7.

3. Open the passenger side front door and

install the door bag. See

Removing

and Installing the Doors

(page 342).

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4. Zip the bag fully closed and gently

place the door in the cargo area. Avoid
contacting the rear pillars, speakers,
striker, and trim.

5. Slide the door into position with the

bag label facing rearward. Center the
door to make sure there is space
between the door and cargo box trim
panels.

6. Push the lower edge of the door

forward until it stops to create space
for the door peak.

Secure the door bag to the retention
harness with the clip.

8. Repeat Steps 3-5 for the driver side

front door. Secure the bags using the
clips on the bags.

9. Place the front roof panels in the bag,

and then into the cargo area. See

Storing the Doors and the Roof
Panels

(page 360).

Note:

Do not use the roof bag retention

system in this orientation. Secure the roof
panels by the harness.

10.

Lift the retention harness over the
doors. Make sure the straps are
straight.

11.

Secure the upper straps 5 and 6 to
the eyelet bolts and lower straps 7
and 8 to the rear cargo rings.

12.

Tighten all adjustable straps to
secure the doors and roof panels.

Note:

The doors and roof panels should not

move when pressure is applied.

Storing all Four Doors

Adjust the rear seat backrest to the
upright position and raise the center
headrest to the highest position. Pull
on the seat backrest to make sure that
it has fully latched. Ensure the cargo
area is clear of any other items. See

Adjusting the Seat Backrest

(page

135).

Note:

Four door storage in the cargo area

will prevent the soft tops from fully
retracting. Limit to the partially open
position.

Note:

Make sure the rear seat headrests are

upright.

2. See Securing the Door Retention

Harness earlier in this chapter and
complete Steps 1-7.

3. Open the driver-side rear door and

install the bag. See

Removing and

Installing the Doors

(page 342).

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4. Zip the bag fully closed and gently

place the door in the cargo area. Avoid
contacting the rear pillars, speakers,
striker, and trim. For soft tops, take care
to avoid contacting the prop rod.

5. Slide the door into position with the

bag label facing rearward.

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6. Align the door peak with the highest

point in the upper trim.

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Secure the door bag to the retention
harness with the clip.

8. Repeat Steps 3-5 for the remaining

doors. Secure the bags with the
harness clips.

Note:

In order to store all four doors

onboard, you must store the doors in the
following sequence: driver-side rear,
driver-side front, passenger-side front,
passenger-side rear.

9. Lift the retention harness over the

doors. Make sure the straps are
straight.

10.

Secure the upper straps 5 and 6 to
the eyelet bolts and lower straps 7
and 8 to the rear cargo rings.

11.

Tighten all adjustable straps to
secure the doors.

Note:

The doors should not move when

pressure is applied.

Note:

When closing the tailgate, make sure

the tailgate and glass do not strike the
stowed doors.

STORING THE ROOF PANELS
- 2-DOOR

(IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING:

Do not store removed

Note:

The two-door vehicle is not capable

of on board storage of the doors. Store the
doors in a secure area to avoid damage.

Note:

Roof panels should be clean prior to

storage in bags as dirt may damage the
finish.

Remove the front roof panels. See

Removing and Installing the Front
Roof Panel

(page 350).

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2. Open the bag and pull out the divider.

Place the first panel into the bag.
Replace the divider before placing the
second panel into the bag.

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3. Zip the bag closed.

4. Gently slide the roof panel bag into the

cargo area in the vertical position.

5. Secure the upper roof bag strap around

the rear seat headrests. Adjust the
tension on the straps until it is snug.

Note:

Do not over-tighten the strap. This

may cause damage to the headrest.

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6. Secure the lower bag hooks to the

forward cargo rings.

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CLEANING PRODUCTS

Materials

For best results, use the following products

or products of equivalent quality:

For additional information and assistance,
we recommend that you contact an
authorized dealer.

Specification

Name

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

ESR-M5B194-B

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

ESR-M14P4-A

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

ESR-M14P3-A

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

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

Motorcraft® Premium 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 Quality Windshield Washer Fluid, CXC-37-
F/M (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

CLEANING THE EXTERIOR
PRECAUTIONS

If you have a Sasquatch or soft top
package, wash your vehicle by hand, or by
using a touchless commercial wash with
no mechanical tracks on the floor.

Immediately remove fuel spillages, bird
droppings, insect deposits and road tar
from your vehicle. These items may cause
damage to your vehicle’s paintwork or trim
over time.

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

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CLEANING HEADLAMPS AND
REAR LAMPS

We recommend that you only use cold or
lukewarm water containing car shampoo
to clean the headlamps and the rear
lamps.

Do not scrape the lamps.

Do not wipe lamps when they are dry.

CLEANING WINDOWS AND WIPER
BLADES

To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
•

Clean the windshield with a
non-abrasive glass cleaner.

Note:

When cleaning the interior of the

windshield, avoid getting any glass cleaner
on the instrument panel or door panels.
Wipe any glass cleaner off these surfaces
immediately.

•

Clean the wiper blades with washer
fluid or water applied with a soft
sponge or cloth.

Note:

Do not use razor blades or other

sharp objects to clean or remove decals
from the inside of the heated rear window.
This can cause damage not covered by the
vehicle Warranty.

CLEANING CHROME, ALUMINIUM
OR STAINLESS STEEL

We recommend that you only use a car
shampoo, a soft cloth and water on
bumpers and other chrome, aluminium or
stainless steel parts.

Note:

For additional information and

assistance, we recommend that you contact
an authorized dealer.

Note:

Rinse the area well after cleaning.

Note:

Do not use abrasive materials, for

example steel wool or plastic pads, as they
can scratch these surfaces.

Note:

Do not use chrome cleaner, metal

cleaner or polish on wheels or wheel covers.

CLEANING WHEELS

Only use a recommended wheel and tire
cleaner to clean the wheels weekly. For
additional information and assistance, we
recommend that you contact an
authorized dealer.

Use a sponge to remove heavy
deposits of dirt and brake dust.

2. Rinse well after cleaning.

Note:

Do not apply a cleaning chemical to

warm or hot wheel rims and covers.

If you intend on parking your vehicle for an
extended period after cleaning the wheels
with a wheel cleaner, drive your vehicle for
a few minutes before parking your vehicle.
This reduces the risk of corrosion of the
brake discs, brake pads and linings.

Do not clean the wheels when they are hot.

Note:

Some car washes could damage

wheel rims and covers.

Note:

Using non-recommended cleaners,

harsh cleaning products, chrome wheel
cleaners or abrasive materials could
damage wheel rims and covers.

CLEANING THE ENGINE
COMPARTMENT

Use a vacuum cleaner to remove debris
from the screen area below windshield.

Note:

If you are not familiar with the parts

around the engine do not wash the engine
compartment. Avoid frequent engine
washes.

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When washing the engine compartment:
•

Never wash or rinse the engine while it
is hot or running.

•

Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,
spark plug wire or spark plug well.

•

Cover the battery, power distribution
box, and air filter assembly to prevent
water damage.

Note:

If your vehicle has an engine cover

remove the cover before application of
shampoo and degreaser.

•

Spray an approved engine shampoo
and degreaser on all parts that require
cleaning and rinse with water.

CLEANING THE CONVERTIBLE
TOP

Remove lint with a lint roller or vacuum
with a soft bristle brush.

Wash with an approved high quality
convertible top cleaner and protectant.

Note:

Do not use stiff bristle brushes,

abrasive materials or household cleaning
products.

Note:

High pressure water may cause water

leaks and possible seal damage to the
convertible top.

Cleaning the Soft Top Windows

We recommend that you only clean the
soft top windows in the following way:

Use only a microfiber cloth, cold or
lukewarm water, and a mild soap and
water solution to clean the soft top
windows in a circular motion.

2. Rinse thoroughly with cold water, then

wipe with a soft, damp cloth.

3. Use a small amount of soft top window

cleaner or equivalent to remove fine
scratches and to improve visibility and
provide UV protection to help prevent
yellowing.

4. For additional information and

assistance, we recommend that you
contact an authorized dealer.

Note:

Test any cleaner on an inconspicuous

area before applying broadly.

Note:

Do not use hot water or anything

stronger than mild soap on the soft top
window.

Note:

Do not use solvents such as alcohol

or harsh cleaning agents on the soft top
window.

Note:

Do not use a scraper or de-icing

chemicals to remove frost, snow, or ice. Use
warm water only.

Note:

Do not paste stickers, gummed labels

or any tape on the soft top window surface.

CLEANING STRIPES OR
GRAPHICS

It is recommended to wash your vehicle by
hand however, pressure washing may be
used under the following conditions:

•

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.

•

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

•

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

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.

CLEANING CAMERA LENSES AND
SENSORS

We recommend that you only use
lukewarm or cold water and a soft cloth
to clean the camera lens and sensors.

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Note:

Do not pressure wash camera lens

and sensors.

CLEANING THE HARD TOP

We recommend that you only clean the
hard top in the following way:

Use a sponge to remove dust and loose
dirt on the hard top surface.

2. Wipe the surface with a soft, damp

cloth and a mild soap and water
solution. Dry the area with a clean, soft
cloth.

3. Make sure the surface of your hard top

is dry before applying a small amount
of conditioner or spray wax.

4. For additional information and

assistance, we recommend that you
contact an authorized dealer.

Note:

Test any conditioner or spray wax on

an inconspicuous area before applying
broadly.

Note:

Do not use alcohol containing cleaner

or any type of solvent on the hard top
surface.

Note:

Do not use power tools, paste wax

or polish on the hard top surface.

CLEANING THE UNDERBODY

Regularly clean the underside of your
vehicle using water. Keep body and door
drain holes free of debris or foreign
material.

CLEANING THE INTERIOR

CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT
PANEL

WARNING:

Do not use chemical

solvents or strong detergents when
cleaning the steering wheel or
instrument panel to avoid contamination
of the airbag system.

We recommend that you only clean the
instrument panel and cluster lens with a
damp soft cloth. Dry the area with a clean,
soft cloth.

For additional information and assistance,
we recommend that you contact an
authorized dealer.

Note:

Avoid cleaners or polishes that

increase the gloss of the upper portion of
the instrument panel. The dull finish in this
area helps protect you from undesirable
windshield reflection.

CLEANING PLASTIC

We recommend that you only use a mild
soap and water solution on a soft cloth.
Dry the area with a clean, soft cloth.

CLEANING DISPLAYS AND
SCREENS

We recommend that you only use a
microfiber cloth in a circular motion to
clean off the fingerprint or dust.

If dirt or fingerprints are still on the screen,
apply a small amount of alcohol to the
cloth and try to clean it again.

Note:

Do not pour or spray alcohol onto the

touchscreen.

Note:

Do not use detergent or any type of

solvent to clean the touchscreen.

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