Draining WARNING: Never remove the pressure relief cap while the engine
is operating or when the cooling system is hot. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in damage to the cooling system or engine or
personal injury. To avoid having scalding hot coolant or steam blow out
of the degas bottle when removing the pressure relief cap, wait until
the engine has cooled, then wrap a thick cloth around the pressure
relief cap and turn it slowly. Step back while the pressure is release
from the cooling system. When you are sure all the pressure has been
released, (still with a cloth) turn and remove the pressure relief cap.
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 properly and replaced.
CAUTION: Some 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 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.
1. Release the pressure in the cooling system by slowly turning the
pressure relief cap one half turn counterclockwise. When the pressure is
released, remove the pressure relief cap. 2. Place a suitable
container below the radiator draincock (8115). If equipped, disconnect
the coolant return hose at the oil cooler. 3. Open the radiator
draincock. 4. Close the radiator draincock when finished. Filling and
Bleeding With RADKITPLUS 1. Using the special tool, install the
RADKITPLUS and follow the RADKITPLUS manufacturer’s instructions to fill
and bleed the cooling system. Filling Without RADKITPLUS CAUTION:
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 clean, drinkable water. To maintain the integrity of the
coolant and the cooling system: NOTE: The addition of Motorcraft
Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC-6, darkens Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant from yellow to golden tan. Add Motorcraft Premium Engine
Coolant VC-4-A (VC-5 in Oregon or CXC-10 in Canada) or equivalent
meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A (green color), or Motorcraft
Premium Gold Coolant VC-7-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification
WSS-M97B51-A1 (yellow color). Do not add Motorcraft Specialty Orange
Engine Coolant VC-2 or equivalent meeting Ford specification
WSS-M997B44-D. Mixing coolants may degrade the coolants corrosion
protection. 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. 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 may harm the engine and cooling system components. 1.
Add the correct engine coolant mixture to the degas bottle. 2. Move the
temperature blend selector to the full warm position. 3. Run the
engine until it reaches operating temperature. 4. Add the correct
engine coolant mixture to the degas bottle until the coolant level is
between the “COOLANT FILL LEVEL” marks. 5. Turn off the engine and
allow the cooling system to cool. 6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 until the
degas bottle level is OK. Bleeding Without RADKITPLUS 1. Select
maximum heater temperature and blower motor speed settings. Position
control to discharge air at A/C vents in the instrument panel (04320).
2. Start engine and allow to idle. While engine is idling, feel for hot
air at A/C vents.
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