How should I remove tar and road oil from my Ford's paint?

The manual says tar, road oil and similar substances can be removed with Ford Tar and Road Oil Remover. Do not scour aluminum or chrome parts with steel wool or abrasive products.

How do I clean the outside rearview mirror without damaging it?

Use only a soft cloth with mild detergent and water. Do not use a dry cloth or abrasive cleaning materials, and do not remove ice with a scraper, as this may damage the reflective surface.

Can I bleach or redye seat belt webbing?

No. The manual says bleaching or redyeing is not recommended because of the possible loss of webbing strength. Clean webbing with any mild soap solution recommended for upholstery or carpets.

How should cloth upholstery fabrics be cleaned?

Cloth fabrics may be cleaned using only the foam from a mild soap solution formulated and recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpets, following the soap's instructions.

Where is the G.A.W.R. rating information located on the vehicle?

The G.A.W.R. ratings are stated on the certification decal located on the driver's door pillar; the manual warns never to overload the vehicle beyond these ratings.

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1973 Ford Bronco Owner's Manual Page 49 - Vehicle Care, Upholstery & Tire Care

Ford owner manual vehicle care polishing upholstery and tires page 49

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Ford owner's manual maintenance page: exterior care, outside rearview mirror cleaning, polishing, cleaning upholstery, seat belt webbing and original equipment tire information.

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This is page 49 of a Ford owner's manual (the "Maintenance" section, continuing "Vehicle Care"), scanned from what the uploader labels a 1973 manual filed with a 1974 Ford Bronco. The page covers exterior and interior care instructions: it advises frequent washing to prevent discoloration, using Ford Tar and Road Oil Remover for tar and road oil, and warns against scouring aluminum or chrome with steel wool or abrasive products. A section on the outside rearview mirror cautions against dry cloths, abrasives, and ice scrapers, recommending only a soft cloth with mild detergent and water. The Polishing section recommends Ford-brand polish and notes that dealers offer professional polishing or DIY polishing kits. Interior care guidance covers removing dust with a whisk broom or vacuum, cleaning vinyl with leather/vinyl upholstery cleaner, and cleaning cloth fabrics with only the foam of a mild soap solution. Seat belt webbing may be cleaned with mild soap, but bleaching or redyeing is not recommended due to possible strength loss. The page ends by beginning the "Tires and Tire Care" section, stressing proper inflation pressures, load limits, and never exceeding the G.A.W.R. ratings on the certification decal located on the driver's door pillar.

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Frequently asked questions

How should I remove tar and road oil from my Ford's paint?: The manual says tar, road oil and similar substances can be removed with Ford Tar and Road Oil Remover. Do not scour aluminum or chrome parts with steel wool or abrasive products.
How do I clean the outside rearview mirror without damaging it?: Use only a soft cloth with mild detergent and water. Do not use a dry cloth or abrasive cleaning materials, and do not remove ice with a scraper, as this may damage the reflective surface.
Can I bleach or redye seat belt webbing?: No. The manual says bleaching or redyeing is not recommended because of the possible loss of webbing strength. Clean webbing with any mild soap solution recommended for upholstery or carpets.
How should cloth upholstery fabrics be cleaned?: Cloth fabrics may be cleaned using only the foam from a mild soap solution formulated and recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpets, following the soap's instructions.
Where is the G.A.W.R. rating information located on the vehicle?: The G.A.W.R. ratings are stated on the certification decal located on the driver's door pillar; the manual warns never to overload the vehicle beyond these ratings.