Filling and Bleeding without RADIATOR REFILLER

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln MKX and 2010 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Engine coolant provides freeze protection, boil protection, cooling efficiency and corrosion protection to the engine and cooling components. In order to obtain these protections, the engine coolant must be maintained at the correct concentration and fluid level in the degas bottle.

To maintain the integrity of the coolant and the cooling system:

NOTE: Genuine Mazda® Extended Life Coolant and Motorcraft® Specialty Green Engine Coolant are very sensitive to light. Do NOT allow these products to be exposed to ANY LIGHT for more than a day or two. Extended light exposure causes these products to degrade.
Add the correct coolant type to the engine cooling system. The engine cooling system is filled with Motorcraft® Specialty Green Engine Coolant. Mixing different coolant types degrades the corrosion protection of the original coolant. Do not mix any type of coolants.

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.
Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine coolant in vehicles.
Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate manner. Follow community regulations and standards for recycling and disposing of automotive fluids.

NOTE: Stop-leak style pellets/products must not be used as an additive in this engine cooling system. The addition of stop-leak style pellets/products can clog or damage the cooling system resulting in degraded cooling system performance and/or failure.

Open the degas bottle cap and fill the degas bottle to the MAX fill line.
- Recommended coolant concentration is 50/50 ethylene glycol to distilled water.
  - Maximum coolant concentration is 60/40 for cold weather areas.
  - Minimum coolant concentration is 40/60 for warm weather areas.
Idle the engine for 2 minutes with the degas bottle cap off, then turn the key to the OFF position.
If necessary, fill the degas bottle to the MAX fill line again.
Close the degas bottle cap.

NOTE: If the engine overheats or the fluid level drops below the minimum fill line, shut off the engine and add fluid to the degas bottle maximum fill line once the engine cools. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the engine.

Start and run the engine at 2,500 rpm for 5 minutes.
Turn the key to the OFF position.

WARNING: Always allow the engine to cool before opening the cooling system. Do not unscrew the coolant pressure relief cap when the engine is operating or the cooling system is hot. The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

Check the engine coolant level in degas bottle and fill as necessary.
- Recommended coolant concentration is 50/50 ethylene glycol to distilled water.
  - Maximum coolant concentration is 60/40 for cold weather areas.
  - Minimum coolant concentration is 40/60 for warm weather areas.