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Engine Cooling System: Specifications Mercury Sable IV

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SPECIFICATIONS

ItemSpecification
Cooling System Capacities
Cooling system capacity 3.0L (2V)12.0 liters (3.17 gal)
Cooling system capacity 3.0L (4V)10.0 liters (2.65 gal)
CAUTION: Do not mix coolant types Coolant
Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (green color) VC-4-A (in Oregon VC- 5, in Canada CXC-10)ESE-M97B44 -A
Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow color) VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B)WSS-M97B51-A1
Lubricants/Adhesives/Cleaners
Motorcraft Cooling System Flush VC-1ESR-M14P7-A
Pipe Sealant with Teflon(R) D8AZ-19554-AWSK-M2G350-A2
Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets VC-6ESE-M99B37 -5 except as noted in ES-F6SE- 19A511-AA
Cooling System Pressure Test Specifications
Cooling system138 kPa (20.02 psi)
Radiator Cap Pressure Test Specifications
Cap89-124 kPa (12.9 -18 psi)
Thermostat Opening Temperatures
Starts to open79.5 °C-83.3°C (175°F-182°F)
Fully open99°C (210°F)
CAUTION
Do not mix coolant types

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Torque Specifications

DescriptionN.mLb-ftLb-in
A/C compressor support brace 3.0L (4V)2518
A/C condenser bolts1089
A/C condenser to radiator bolts1089
Block heater retaining screw218
Electric cooling fan retaining bolts1089
Degas bottle retaining bolts1089
Lower radiator support bracket nuts2518
Power steering cooler to radiator1089
Roll restrictor bracket 3.0L (2V)2518
Thermostat housing bolts 3.0L (2V)129
Thermostat housing bolts 3.0L (4V)1089
Water bypass tube 3.0L (4V)1089
Water pump bolts 3.0L (2V)(1)(1)(1)
Water pump bolts 3.0L (4V)2518
Water pump pulley bolts 3.0L (2V)2518
Radiator tube bolts1089
(1) Refer to WATER PUMP - 3.0L (2V) or WATER PUMP - 3.0L (4V).
(1)Refer to WATER PUMP - 3.0L (2V) or WATER PUMP - 3.0L (4V).

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

CAUTIONSome vehicle cooling systems are filled with Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant VC- 4-A (in Oregon VC-5, in Canada CXC-10) or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A (green color). Others 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.

The cooling system components are

  1. engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor (12A648)
  2. radiator (8005)
  3. degas bottle (8A080)
  4. radiator draincock (8115)
  5. water pump (8501)
  6. water temperature indicator sender unit (10884)
  7. water thermostat (8575)
  8. three speed fan motor assembly
  9. fan braking relay
  10. resistor relay
  11. HEDF relay
  12. EDF relay

The water pump circulates the coolant.

The water thermostat

  1. controls the engine coolant temperature.
  2. allows quicker engine warm-up.

The degas bottle

  1. provides a location for fill.
  2. contains coolant expansion and system pressurization.
  3. provides air separation during operation.
  4. replenishes the engine coolant to the system.

The fan motor (8C607)

  1. operates only when the ignition switch is in the RUN position.
  2. has three speeds and is controlled by four relays.

The engine coolant flows

  1. from the lower radiator hose (8286) to the water pump.
  2. from the water pump to the engine block and the cylinder heads.

A closed water thermostat returns the engine coolant to the water pump; an open water thermostat allows the engine coolant to flow to the radiator.

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 clean distilled water and engine coolant.

To maintain the integrity of the coolant and the cooling system

  1. Add Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant VC-4-A (in Oregon VC-5, in Canada CXC-10) or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A (green color), or Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B) or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B51-A1 (yellow color). Do not mix coolant types.
  2. Do not add/mix orange-colored Motorcraft Speciality Orange Engine Coolant VC -2 meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D. Mixing coolants may degrade the coolant's corrosion protection.
  3. Do not add alcohol, methanol or brine, or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze. These can cause engine damage from overheating or freezing.
  4. Do not mix with recycled coolant unless it meets the requirements of Ford specification ESE-M97B44- A or WSS-M97B51-A1. Not all coolant recycling processes meet these Ford specifications. Use of such coolants can harm the engine and cooling system components.

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: Engine Cooling
ItemSpecification
Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (green color) VC-4-A (in Oregon VC- 5, in Canada CXC-10)ESE-M97B44-A
Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow color) VC-7-A (in Oregon VC- 7-B)WSS-M97B51-A1
Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets VC-6ESE-M99B37-5 except as noted in ES-F6SE-19A511- AA

MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS