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Cooling System Specifications Ford Club Wagon E350

CAUTIONDo not stand in line with or near radiator fan when engine is running until fan has been checked for damage or loose parts. Never repair fan if damaged. Fan must be replaced as an assembly.

THERMOSTAT

Two thermostats are available which are distinguished by temperature markings at the bottom of the thermostat cup. Thermostat begins opening at 192°F (89°C), and is fully opened at 212°F (100°C), or begins opening at 197°F (92°C), and fully opens at 221°F (105°C).

PRESSURE CAP

All models use 13 psi (.9 kg/cm 2 ) pressure cap which should be tested at 10-14 psi (.7-1.0 kg/cm 2 ).

WATER PUMP

If wear or damage exists, water pump unit replacement is recommended. Do not attempt to overhaul or repair pump.

MAINTENANCE

Vehicle maintenance schedule is on glovebox and Emission Control Information Decal. Check coolant condition annually. Drain, clean, flush and refill system if dirt or rust impairs cooling ability. Hoses and clamps should be inspected every 3 years or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first.

ApplicationQuarts (L)
2.0L6.5 (6.1)
2.3L Gasoline
Aerostar
Automatic Transmission7.6 (7.2)
Manual Transmission6.8 (6.4)
Bronco II & Ranger
Man. Trans. Base/Std. Cool6.5 (6.2)
All Other Options7.2 (6.8)
2.3L Turbo Diesel
Base12.0 (11.4)
A/C13.0 (12.3)
Super A/C10.7 (10.1)
2.8L8.0 (7.6)
2.9L
Base & Super Cool Without A/C7.2 (6.8)
A/C & Super Cool With A/C7.8 (7.4)
3.0L11.8 (11.2)
4.9L
E150/E350
With A/C(1) 17.5 (16.6)
Without A/C(1) 15.0 (14.2)
F150/F350 & Bronco
Automatic Transmission14.0 (13.2)
Manual Transmission13.0 (12.3)
5.0L
E150/E350
Auto. Trans. W/A/C and/or Super Cool18.5 (17.5)
Automatic Transmission W/O A/C17.5 (16.6)
Manual Transmission With A/C17.5 (16.6)
Manual Transmission Without A/C15.0 (14.2)
Manual Transmission W/Super Cool18.5 (17.5)
F150/F350 & Bronco
Standard Cooling13.0 (12.3)
A/C Super Cool14.0 (13.2)
5.8L
E150/E350
Auto. Trans. W/A/C and/or Super Cool18.5 (17.5)
Auto. Trans. Std. or Extra W/O A/C(1) 20.0 (18.9)
Manual Transmission(1) 15.0 (14.2)
F150/F350 & Bronco
Super Cool16.0 (15.1)
All Other Options15.0 (14.2)
6.9L Diesel(2) 31.0 (29.3)
7.5L
E250/E350(1) 28.0 (26.5)
F150/F350 & Bronco16.0 (15.1)
F250 HD/F350 HD
Manual Transmission16.5 (15.6)
All Other Options17.5 (16.6)
(1) Add 1.0 qt. (.95L) for heater or 1.8 qts. (1.7L) for auxiliary heater. (2) Include 5.0 qts. (4.7L) in reservoir bottle.
(1)Add 1.0 qt. (.95L) for heater or 1.8 qts. (1.7L) for auxiliary heater.
(2)Include 5.0 qts. (4.7L) in reservoir bottle.

COOLANT CAPACITY