General Specifications
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Cooling System Capacity | |
| 5.4L | 25.0 L (26.4 quarts) |
| 6.0L | 26.0 L (27.5 quarts) |
| 6.8L | 26.0 L (27.5 quarts) |
| Coolant Type | |
| Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A (in California, Oregon and New Mexico VC-7-B, in Canada CVC-7-A) or equivalent (yellow color) | WSS-M97B51-A1 |
| Other Chemicals | |
| Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets VC-6 | WSS-M99B37-B6 |
| Premium Cooling System Flush VC-1 | ESR-M14P7-A |
| Thread Sealant with PTFE TA-24 | WSK-M2G350-A2 |
| Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound XG-3A | ESE-M1C171-A |
| Threadlock 262 TA-26 | WSK-M2G351-A6 |
| Coolant System Pressure Test Specifications | |
| Radiator test pressure | 124 kPa (18 psi) |
| Fan Clutch Test Specifications | |
| Minimum speed requirement | 1500 RPM |
| Maximum speed requirement | 2400 RPM |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Test Specifications | |
| Pressure relief opening pressure | Use individual readings listed on cap |
| Thermostat Opening Temperatures | |
| Starts to open - 5.4L (3V) | 86.7°-90.6°C (188-195°F) |
| Fully open - 5.4L (3V) | 100°C (212°F) |
| Starts to open - 6.8L (3V) | 83°-87°C (181°-189°F) |
| Fully open - 6.8L (3V) | 99°C (210°F) |
| Starts to open - 6.0L | 87°-91°C (189°-196°F) |
| Fully open - 6.0L | 104°C (219°F) |