Motor Electronics Cooling System Draining and Filling: Draining

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

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 correctly.

CAUTION: Always refill the motor electronics cooling system (MECS) with the same type of coolant that was drained from the system. Do not mix coolant types.

With the vehicle in DRIVE, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
Remove the LH splash shield.

Fig 1: Locating Retainers For LH Splash Shield
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Place a suitable container below the transaxle.
Loosen the hose clamps at the transaxle, then pull the hoses off to allow the coolant to drain.

Fig 2: Loosening Hose Clamps Transaxle
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the hoses to the transaxle and install the hose clamps.
Install the LH splash shield.