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was drained from the cooling system. Do not mix coolant types.
z Do not add/mix orange- colored Motorcraft Speciality Orange Engine Coolant VC- 2 or
equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS- M97B44-D. Mixing coolants may degrade the
coolant's corrosion protection.
z 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.
z Do not mix with recycled coolant unless it meets the requirements of Ford specification
WSS- M97B51- A1. Not all coolant recycling processes meet these Ford specifications.
Use of such coolants can harm the engine and cooling system components. 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.
1. Remove the air intake scoop. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
2. Check all hose clamps for correct tightness. Make sure the radiator draincock is closed.
3. Place the heater temperature selector in maximum cool position.
4. Remove the pressure cap from the cooling system reservoir and the fill plug from the engine crossover tube.
5. CAUTION: Do not fill the cooling system through the reservoir only. Coolant will not
enter the engine. Only the reservoir and the radiator will be filled and engine overheating
will occur.
Add coolant into the fill neck on the engine crossover tube until coolant reaches the top of the fill
neck on the cooling system reservoir.
6. Install the cooling system pressure cap on the reservoir.
7. Continue to fill the cooling system at the engine crossover fill neck until full.
8. Install the engine crossover tube fill plug.
9. WARNING: To avoid the possibility of personal injury or damage to the vehicle, do
not operate the engine with the hood open until the fan has been first examined for
possible cracks and separation.
CAUTION: If the engine temperature gauge does not move, coolant level is low in
the engine and must be filled. Stop the engine, allow to cool, and fill the cooling system
as outlined.
Run the engine until the thermostat opens (coolant flowing through the radiator lower hose
becomes hot).
10. Stop the engine and allow to cool.
11. Add coolant to the engine crossover tube fill neck until the cooling system is full.
12. Install the fill plug.
13. Repeat the fill procedure if necessary. Klj . 6 ba
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14. Install the air intake scoop. For additional information, refer to
Section 303 - 12 .
Bleeding 1. Select the maximum heater temperature and blower motor speed settings. Position the control to discharge air at A/C vents in instrument panel.
2. Start the engine and allow to idle. While engine is idling, feel for hot air at A/C vents.
3. CAUTION: If the air discharge remains cool and the engine coolant temperature
gauge does not move, the engine coolant level is low and must be filled. Stop the engine,
allow the engine to cool and fill cooling system.
Start the engine and allow it to idle until normal operating temperature is reached. Hot air should
discharge from A/C vents. The engine coolant temperature gauge should maintain a stabilized
reading in the middle of the NORMAL range. The upper radiator hose should feel hot to the
touch.
4. Shut the engine off and allow the engine to cool.
5. Check the engine for coolant leaks.
6. Check the engine coolant level in the degas bottle/coolant expansion tank and fill as necessary. Klj . 7 ba
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Engine and Radiator Flushing
1. 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 released from the cooling system. When you are
sure all the pressure has been released, turn and remove the pressure relief cap (still
with a cloth).
Once pressure is released, remove the pressure relief cap/radiator cap.
2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
3. Remove the coolant thermostat. For additional information, refer to Thermostat — 3.8L ,
Thermostat — 4.6L(2V) or
Thermostat — 4.6L(4V) in this section.
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Coolant System
Drain/Flush/Fill
164-
R3673 or equivalent Flush Kit
164-
R3658 or equivalent Drain Kit
164-
R3662 or equivalent
Material Item Specification
Motorcraft Premium Cooling
System Flush
VC-
1 or equivalent ESR-
M14P7-A Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC
-7-A (in Oregon VC-7- B)
(yellow color) WSS-
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4. Install the coolant hose connection without the thermostat.
5.
NOTE: Refer to the cooling system flusher manufacturer's operating instructions for specific
vehicle hook- up.
NOTE: The addition of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC-6, darkens Motorcraft
Premium Gold Engine Coolant from yellow to golden tan.
Using an appropriate cooling system flusher, flush the engine and radiator.
Use Ford Premium Cooling System Flush VC-1 or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-
M14P7-A. Always flush the cooling system with water thoroughly after using the VC- 1 flush and
prior to filling the cooling system with the same coolant that was present in the system. Do not
mix coolant types.
6. Install the thermostat.
7. Backflush the heater core. For additional information, refer to Heater Core Backflushing in this
section.
8. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section. Klj . 2 ba
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Heater Core Backflushing
1. 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 is cooled, then wrap a thick cloth around the pressure relief cap and turn it
slowly. Step back while the pressure is released from the cooling system. When you are
sure all the pressure has been released, turn and remove the pressure relief cap (still
with a cloth).
Once pressure is released, remove the pressure relief cap.
2. Partially drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
3. NOTE: For additional information, refer to the cooling system flusher manufacturer's operating
instructions for particular vehicle hook- up.
Use an appropriate cooling system flusher to backflush the heater core. Use Motorcraft Cooling
System Flush VC-1 or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR- M14P7-A. Flush with water
thoroughly after using VC- 1 or equivalent prior to refilling the cooling system
4. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
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Flush Kit
164-
R3658 or equivalent Drain Kit
164-
R3662 or equivalent
Material Item Specification
Motorcraft Premium Cooling
System Flush
VC-
1 or equivalent ESR-
M14P7-A Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC
-7-A (in Oregon VC-7- B)
(yellow color) WSS-
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Thermostat —
3.8L
Removal and Installation 1. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
2. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the coolant hose connection.
3. Remove the thermostat housing. zRemove the bolts.
4. Remove the thermostat. zClean and inspect the water outlet connection.
z Discard the thermostat gasket, and clean and inspect the mating surface.
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Item Specification
Gasket Adhesive
TA-
6 or equivalent WSS-
M2G408-
A Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC
-7-A (in Oregon VC-7- B)
(yellow color) WSS-
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Thermostat —
4.6L(2V)
Removal and Installation 1. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
2. Remove the bolts and coolant outlet connection.
3. Position aside the coolant outlet connection and the upper radiator hose.
4. Remove the thermostat and O- ring seal from the upper intake manifold.
z Inspect the O- ring seal. Install a new seal if necessary.
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Item Specification
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC
-7-A (in Oregon VC-7- B)
(yellow color) WSS-
M97B51-
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Thermostat —
4.6L(4V)
Removal and Installation 1. With the vehicle in neutral, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100 -
02 .
2. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
3. Remove the thermostat housing bolts.
4. Remove the coolant thermostat. 1. Separate the thermostat housing.
2. Remove the coolant thermostat and the O- ring seal.
z Inspect the O- ring seal. Install a new seal, if necessary.
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Item Specification
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC
-7-A (in Oregon VC-7- B)
(yellow color) WSS-
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Bypass Tube —
3.8L
Removal and Installation 1. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
2. Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 01A .
3. Remove the bypass hose from the bypass tube.
4. Remove the bolt and remove the bypass tube from the coolant pump.
5. Disconnect the quick connect fitting and remove the bracket bolts and the bypass tube.
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Item Specification
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC
-7-A (in Oregon VC-7- B)
(yellow color) WSS-
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6. Install a new O-
ring seal on the coolant bypass tube.
7. CAUTION: Do not cut the O- ring seal during tube installation or engine coolant
leakage may occur.
Clean the O- ring sealing surface on the cylinder heads and lubricate the O- ring seal. Use
premium engine coolant.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Klj . 2 ba
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