Cooling System Flushing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Material
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant with Bittering Agent (bittered in US only) VC-7-B (US); CVC-7-A (Canada); or equivalent (yellow color) |
WSS-M97B51-A1 |
| Premium Cooling System Flush VC-1 |
ESR-M14P7-A |
NOTE:
Dispose of old coolant and flushing water contaminated with antifreeze and cleaning chemicals in accordance with local, state or federal laws.
- Remove the radiator. For additional information, refer to Radiator .
- Backflush the radiator with the radiator in an upside-down position and a high-pressure hose in the lower hose location.
- Remove the thermostat housing. For additional information, refer to Thermostat Housing .
- Position a high-pressure water hose into the engine through the engine return and backflush the engine.
NOTE:
Radiator internal pressure must not exceed 138 kPa (20 psi). Damage to the radiator can result.
NOTE:
Thermostat and housing are serviced as an assembly.