Engine Cooling System - (Except Hybrid): Maintenance Ford Escape II

Draining

Note. The coolant must be recovered in a suitable, clean container for reuse. If the coolant is contaminated, it must be recycled or disposed of correctly. Using contaminated coolant may result in damage to the engine or cooling system components.

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.

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

All vehicles

Scheme 10

1. Install the RADIATOR REFILLER and follow the manufacturer's instructions to fill and bleed the cooling system.

Filling and Bleeding without RADIATOR REFILLER

Note. 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: Vehicle cooling systems are filled with Motorcraft® Premium Gold Engine Coolant. Always fill the cooling system with the same coolant that is present in the system. 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. 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. Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine coolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft® Premium Gold Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available. Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate manner. Follow the community regulations and standards for recycling and disposing of automotive fluids.

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

2.5L