Engine Cooling: Other Ford Econoline E350 Super Duty

Thermostat

A new thermostat should be installed only after the following electrical and mechanical tests have been carried out.

Material

MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Filling and Bleeding with RADKITPLUS

1. Using the special tool, install the RADKITPLUS and follow the RADKITPLUS manufacturer's instructions to fill and bleed the cooling system.

Filling without RADKITPLUS

1. Add the correct engine coolant mixture to the degas bottle.
2. Move the temperature blend selector to the full warm position.
3. Run the engine until it reaches operating temperature.
4. Add the correct engine coolant mixture to the degas bottle until the coolant level is between the "COOLANT FILL LEVEL" marks.
5. Turn off the engine and allow the cooling system to cool.
6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 until the degas bottle level is OK.

Bleeding without RADKITPLUS

1. Select the maximum heater temperature and medium low blower motor speed settings. Position the control to discharge air at the panel vents in the instrument panel.
2. Start the engine and allow to idle. While the engine is idling, feel for hot air at the panel vents.
3. Start engine and allow to idle until normal operating temperature is reached. Hot air should discharge from the panel vents. The engine coolant temperature gauge should maintain a stabilized reading in the middle of the NORMAL range and the upper radiator hose should feel hot to the touch.
4. Shut the engine off and allow to cool.
5. Check the engine for coolant leaks.
6. Check the engine coolant level in degas bottle and fill as necessary.

Backflushing

1. Once pressure is released, remove the pressure relief cap.
2. Partially drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-231368-S10128955572006050800000) .
3. Use an appropriate cooling system flusher to backflush the heater core. Use Premium Cooling System Flush VC-1 or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M14P7-A.
4. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-231368-S10128955572006050800000) .

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1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(ref-231335) .
2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-231368-S10128955572006050800000) .
3. Remove the engine cover. For additional information, refer to «FRONT END BODY PANELS»(ref-231417) .
4. Disconnect the block heater electrical connector.
5. Remove the block heater. Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Install a new O-ring seal.

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1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-231368-S10128955572006050800000) .
2. Disconnect the coolant hoses at the degas bottle.
3. Remove the bolts and position out the degas bottle.
4. Disconnect the engine fill tube and remove the degas bottle.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

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1. Remove the fan and fan clutch. For additional information, refer to «COOLING FAN - 4.6L, 5.4L AND 6.8L»(ref-231368-S41679366622006050800000) .
2. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to «ACCESSORY DRIVE»(ref-231358) .
3. Remove the coolant pump pulley. Remove the bolts. Remove the coolant pump pulley.
4. Remove the bolts.
5. Remove the coolant pump from the cylinder block.

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1. Install a new O-ring on the coolant pump. Coat the new O-ring with engine coolant.
2. Install the coolant pump. Lubricate the new O-ring seal using engine coolant and install the O-ring seal onto the coolant pump. Position the coolant pump into the engine block. Install the bolts.
3. Position the pulley onto the coolant pump and install the bolts.
4. Install the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to «ACCESSORY DRIVE»(ref-231358) .
5. Install the fan and fan clutch. For additional information, refer to «RADIATOR - 4.6L, 5.4L AND 6.8L»(ref-231368-S25113534072006050800000) .

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1. Remove the cooling fan stator. For additional information, refer to «COOLING FAN STATOR - 6.0L DIESEL»(ref-231368-S17604636922006050800000) .
2. Remove the accessory drive belt.
3. Remove the bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
4. Remove the bolts and the coolant pump. Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Clean and inspect the coolant pump mounting.

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1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(ref-231335) .
2. Remove the cooling fan. For additional information, refer to «COOLING FAN - 4.6L, 5.4L AND 6.8L»(ref-231368-S41679366622006050800000) .
3. If equipped, remove the underbody splash shield.
4. Disconnect the transmission oil cooler hoses. Plug or cap the lines as needed.
5. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.
6. Remove the four bolts and the radiator support brackets.
7. Remove the radiator from the vehicle.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure. If necessary, install new appropriately sized worm drive-type clamps.

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1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(ref-231335) .
2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-231368-S10128955572006050800000) .
3. Remove the pushpin retainers and upper air deflector.
4. Remove the bolts for the power steering reservoir bracket.
5. Remove the bolts and power steering fluid indicator. Remove the power steering reservoir mounting bracket. Install the power steering fluid indicator and position aside.
6. Disconnect the coolant hoses from the air cleaner outlet tube.
7. Loosen the clamps and remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
8. Loosen the clamps and remove the charge air cooler pipe.
9. Loosen the clamps and remove the charge air cooler hose.
10. Disconnect the radiator vent hose.
11. Disconnect and remove the upper radiator hose.
12. Remove the pushpin retainers and lower air deflector.
13. Disconnect the transmission cooler hoses. Plug or cap the lines as needed.
14. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.
15. Remove the two bolts and the lower shroud.
16. Disconnect the transmission cooler hoses and remove the lower shroud.
17. Remove the bolts and the radiator mounting brackets.
18. Remove the two bolts and position the A/C condenser forward.
19. Disconnect the oil level indicator and tube.
20. Remove the cooling module from the vehicle.
21. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

All vehicles

Note. The fan, fan clutch and shroud must be removed and installed together due to insufficient clearance to remove them separately.

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1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(ref-231335) .
2. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-231368-S10128955572006050800000) .
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to «INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING»(ref-231380) .
4. Disconnect the radiator upper hose and the overflow hose from the radiator. Position the hoses aside.
5. Disconnect the coolant degas bottle and power steering hose from the shroud.
6. Using the special tools, loosen the fan clutch.
7. Using the special tools, loosen the fan clutch.
8. Carefully rotate the fan and fan clutch assembly counterclockwise until the assembly is free from the coolant pump. Place the fan and fan clutch into the shroud opening.
9. Disconnect the lower radiator hose retaining clamp from the shroud.
10. If equipped, disconnect the underbody splash shield from the shroud.
11. Remove the mounting bolts and the fan, fan clutch and shroud.
12. To install, reverse the removal procedure. If necessary, install new appropriately sized worm drive-type clamps.
13. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-231368-S10128955572006050800000) .