Draining
| WARNING | To avoid personal injury, do not remove the coolant pressure relief cap while the engine is operating or hot. The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. |
| CAUTION | 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. |
| CAUTION | Vehicle 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 Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets VC-6, darkens Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from yellow to golden tan.
Note. Less than 80% of the coolant capacity can be recovered with the engine in the vehicle. Dirty, rusty or contaminated coolant requires replacement.
- Make sure the engine is cool.
- Wrap a thick cloth around the coolant pressure relief cap on the degas bottle. Slowly turn the cap counterclockwise (left) until the pressure begins to release.
- Step back while the pressure releases.
- When you are sure all the pressure has been released, use the cloth to turn and remove the cap.
- Place a suitable container below the radiator draincock. Drain the coolant. Tighten the radiator draincock when finished.
Cooling System Flushing
Special Tool(s)
Scheme 7
Material
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7A (in Oregon, VC-7B) | ESE-M97B44-A |
| Motorcraft Premium Cooling System Flush VC-1 | ESR-M14P7-A |
MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
- Drain the engine cooling system. Refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-206738-S21933569662005112600000) .
- Remove the thermostat.
- Install the thermostat housing without the thermostat.
- Use cooling system Flush-All, Flush Kit Hardware Package and Drain kit to flush the engine and radiator. Use Premium Cooling System Flush VC-1 meeting ford specification ESR-M14P7-A.
- Install the thermostat.
- Fill and bleed the cooling system. Refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-206738-S21933569662005112600000) .