Seat Leather - Cleaning Procedure Tips

Article No.
98-17-1

09/01/98

SEAT - LEATHER CLEANING PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP

FORD:
1984-94 TEMPO
1984-97 THUNDERBIRD
1984-98 CROWN VICTORIA, ESCORT, MUSTANG
1986-98 TAURUS
1989-97 PROBE
1994-97 ASPIRE
1995-98 CONTOUR

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1984-94 TOPAZ
1984-97 COUGAR
1984-98 GRAND MARQUIS, TRACER
1984-99 TOWN CAR
1986-98 SABLE
1993-98 MARK VIII
1995-98 MYSTIQUE
1995-99 CONTINENTAL
1999 COUGAR

LIGHT TRUCK:
1983-98 RANGER
1984-96 BRONCO
1984-97 F-250 HD
1984-98 ECONOLINE, F-150, F-250 LD
1986-97 AEROSTAR
1991-98 EXPLORER
1993-98 VILLAGER
1996-98 WINDSTAR
1997-98 EXPEDITION, MOUNTAINEER
1998 NAVIGATOR
1999 SUPER DUTY F SERIES

This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to include the latest level parts and to include a revised Service Procedure.

ISSUE

The following TSB contains information regarding the cleaning of interior leather seats and trim. Improper cleaning procedures may damage the leather. If seats are not cleaned on a regular basis (every 4-6 weeks), normal wear and tear can cause excessive soiling.

ACTION

Ford Motor Company has developed a new kit (Deluxe Leather Care Kit - F8AZ-19G253-AA) to clean soiled seats without damaging the top coat of the leather. The kit contains a leather and vinyl cleaner along with a specially formulated sponge.

Refer to the text for cleaning leather seats and trim.

The Deluxe Leather Care Kit has been tested and approved for use on all Ford and Lincoln/Mercury leather and vinyl seating surfaces, and if used as directed, should be used for service repairs. Many household cleaners and sponges are too harsh to be used on leather and may actually cause permanent damage to the surface.

Use this material on leather and vinyl seats that:

^ show excessive soiling

^ have been stained with coffee, lipstick, etc.

Refer to the instructions included in the kit for specific application procedures.

After cleaning surface with cleaner and sponge, wipe area with water and a cotton cloth.

NOTE
AVOID EXCESSIVE APPLICATION OF CLEANER ALONG STITCHING.

PART NUMBER PART NAME

F8AZ-19G253-AA Deluxe Leather Care Kit

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

SUPERSEDES: 97-14-2

WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY

OASIS CODES: 101000, 107000, 190000