MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification | Fill Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Motorcraft® Premium Gold Engine Coolant with Bittering Agent (bittered in US only) VC-7-B (US); CVC-7-A (Canada); or equivalent (yellow color) | WSS-M97B51-A1 | 2.5L engine w/manual transmission - 6.6L (6.9 qt), 2.5L engine w/automatic transmission - 7.6L (8.0 qt) 3.0L engine - 10.0L (10.5 qt) |
| Premium Cooling System Flush VC-1 | ESR-M14P7-A |
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Pressure Tests | |
| Complete cooling system maximum pressure | 150 kPa (21.7 psi) |
| Pressure relief cap | 120 kPa (17.4 psi) to 150 kPa (21.7 psi) |
| Radiator (out of vehicle) | 138 kPa (20 psi) |
| Thermostat Opening Temperatures | |
| Thermostat fully open (2.5L) | 106°C (223°F) |
| Thermostat fully open (3.0L 4V) | 98.9°C (210°F) |
| Thermostat starts to open (2.5L) | 90°C (194°F) |
| Thermostat starts to open (3.0L 4V) | 84°C-88°C (183°F-190°F) |
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Description | Nm |
|---|---|
| A/C condenser-to-radiator bolts | 8 |
| Block heater (2.5L) | 40 |
| Block heater (3.0L) | 25 |
| Center support bolt | 10 |
| Center support lower bolt | 10 |
| Coolant inlet pipe clamps (3.0L) | 5 |
| Coolant inlet pipe housing bolts | 10 |
| Coolant pump assembly bolts (3.0L) | 10 |
| Coolant pump bolts (2.5L) | 10 |
| Coolant pump housing bolt (3.0L) | 10 |
| Coolant pump housing nut (3.0L) | 10 |
| Coolant pump housing stud (3.0L) | 4 |
| Coolant pump pulley bolts (2.5L) | 20 |
| Cooling fan bolts | 8 |
| Degas bottle-to-fender nut | 6 |
| Front grille bolt | 10 |
| Hood latch bolts and nuts | 9 |
| Radiator bracket bolts | 10 |
| Thermostat housing bolts | 10 |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Note. The engine cooling system is filled with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant. Mixing coolant types degrades the corrosion protection of Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant.
Note. The addition of Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets darkens Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from yellow to golden tan.
The cooling system components are the
- block heater (if equipped).
- radiator.
- bypass tube.
- pressure relief cap.
- degas bottle.
- radiator draincock.
- coolant pump.
- coolant temperature indicator sender unit.
- thermostat housing.
Engine coolant provides freeze protection, boil protection, cooling efficiency and corrosion protection to the engine and cooling components. In order to obtain these protections, the engine coolant must be maintained at the correct concentration and fluid level in the degas bottle.
When adding engine coolant, use a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water.
To maintain the integrity of the coolant and the cooling system
- Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant or equivalent (yellow color). Do not mix coolant types.
- Do not add/mix orange-colored Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D or green-colored Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A or equivalent. Mixing coolants may degrade the coolant's corrosion protection.
- Do not add alcohol, methanol, brine or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze. These can cause engine damage from overheating or freezing.
- Do not mix with recycled coolant unless it meets the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M97B51-A1. Not all coolant recycling processes meet this Ford specification. Use of such a coolant may harm the engine and cooling system components. Do not mix coolant types.
See also:
• JACKING & LIFTING
• SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM