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Engine Cooling: Maintenance Ford Escape I

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WARNINGNever remove the pressure relief cap under any conditions while the engine is operating. Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to the cooling system or engine, or result in personal injury. To avoid having scalding coolant or steam blow out of the cooling system, never remove the pressure relief cap from a hot Gades bottle. Wait until the engine has cooled, then wrap a thick cloth around the pressure relief cap and turn it slowly one turn (counterclockwise). Step back while the pressure is released from the cooling system. When certain all the pressure has been released, use the cloth to remove the pressure relief cap.
CAUTIONThe coolant must be recovered in a suitable, clean container for reuse. If the coolant is contaminated it must be recycled or disposed of correctly.
CAUTIONVehicle cooling systems are filled with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B) or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B51-A1 (yellow color). Always fill the cooling system with the same coolant that is present in the system. Do not mix coolant types.

Note. The addition of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets VC-6 darkens Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from yellow to golden tan.

Note. Less than 80% of coolant capacity can be recovered with the engine in the vehicle. Dirty, rusty or contaminated coolant requires replacement.

Pinpoint Test C

C1 3.0L (4V)
  1. 3.0L (4V)

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Scheme 10: 2.0L Zetec
Scheme 10: 2.0L Zetec
  1. Place a suitable container below the radiator draincock (8115). Open the draincock and allow to drain. Close the radiator draincock when finished. Tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).

System Flushing

  1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-204619-S09134506632005111200000) .
  2. Remove the thermostat (8575). For additional information, refer to «THERMOSTAT - 2.0L ZETEC»(ref-204619-S40836250342005111200000) or «THERMOSTAT - 3.0L (4V)»(ref-204619-S07121215812005111200000) .
  3. Install the water hose connection (8592) without the thermostat.
  4. Using the special tools, flush the engine and radiator. Use Motorcraft Premium Cooling System Flush VC-1 meeting Ford specification ESR-M14P7-A.
  5. Install the thermostat.
  6. Backflush the heater core.
  7. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-204619-S09134506632005111200000) .

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Scheme 11: Removal and Installation
Scheme 11: Removal and Installation
  1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-204619-S09134506632005111200000) .
  2. Raise the vehicle.
  3. Disconnect the block heater power cable from the block heater (6A051).
  4. Remove the block heater.
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Scheme 12: Removal and Installation
Scheme 12: Removal and Installation
  1. Partially drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-204619-S09134506632005111200000) .
  2. Remove the three bolts and separate the coolant outlet adapter from the thermostat housing.
  3. Remove the thermostat and the O-ring seal.
  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Scheme 13: Removal and Installation
Scheme 13: Removal and Installation
  1. Partially drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-204619-S09134506632005111200000) .
  2. Separate the thermostat housing.
  3. Remove the thermostat and the O-ring seal from the thermostat housing.
  4. To install reverse the removal procedure.

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Scheme 14: Removal and Installation
Scheme 14: Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the thermostat. For additional information, refer to «THERMOSTAT - 2.0L ZETEC»(ref-204619-S40836250342005111200000) .
  2. Disconnect the heater hose and position out of the way.
  3. Remove the thermostat housing.
  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Scheme 16: Removal and Installation

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  1. Drain the engine Cooling System. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-204619-S09134506632005111200000) .
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
  3. Disconnect the five hoses from the thermostat housing and remove the thermostat housing.
  4. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor from the bypass tube.
  5. Remove the bolt, stud, and the bypass tube.
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Scheme 19: Removal and Installation
Scheme 19: Removal and Installation

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  1. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-204619-S09134506632005111200000) .
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
  3. Remove the coolant pump belt tensioner, if equipped. For additional information, refer to «SPECIFICATIONS & DRIVE BELT ROUTING»(ref-139084) .
  4. Disconnect the three hoses.
  5. Remove the bolts and the coolant pump assembly.
  6. Separate the coolant pump from the coolant pump housing.
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Scheme 22: Removal and Installation
Scheme 22: Removal and Installation

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  1. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-204619-S09134506632005111200000) .
  2. Remove the right front tire assembly.
  3. Remove the splash shield.
  4. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to «SPECIFICATIONS & DRIVE BELT ROUTING»(ref-139084) .
  5. Remove the coolant pump pulley.
  6. Remove the four bolts and the coolant pump.
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Scheme 25: Removal and Installation
Scheme 25: Removal and Installation

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  2. Remove the hood latch nut.
  3. Remove the hood latch bolts and position the hood latch out of the way.
  4. If equipped, remove the upper radiator tie strap.
  5. Raise and support the vehicle.
  6. Remove the lower center support bolt and the lower fan bolts.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Remove the upper center support bolt and the center support.
  9. Disconnect the LH fan electrical connector.
  10. If equipped, disconnect the cooling fan resistor and the cooling fan relay electrical connectors.
  11. Remove the LH and RH upper radiator supports.
  12. Tilt the radiator forward for clearance.
  13. Remove the three bolts and the LH cooling fan.
  14. If necessary remove the bolt and disconnect the electrical connector, remove the RH fan.
  15. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Verify the hood latch striker is fully engaging the hood latch.

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