General Specifications
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Cooling System Capacity | |
| 2.3L engine w/manual trans | 6.6 liters (6.9 quart) |
| 2.3L engine w/auto trans | 7.6 liters (8.0 quart) |
| 3.0L engine | 10.0 liters (10.5 quart) |
| 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 | |
| Premium Cooling System Flush VC-1 | ESR-M14P7-A |
| Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets VC-6 | WSS-M99B37-B6 |
| Cooling System Pressure Test Specifications | |
| Radiator | 138 kPa (20 psi) |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Test Specification | |
| Radiator cap | 120 kPa (17.4 psi) to 150 kPa (21.7 psi) |
| Thermostat Opening Temperatures | |
| Thermostat starts to open (2.3L) | 90°C (194°F) |
| Thermostat starts to open (3.0L 4V) | 84°C-88°C (183°F-190°F) |
| Thermostat fully open (2.3L) | 106°C (223°F) |
| Thermostat fully open (3.0L 4V) | 98.9°C (210°F) |