Cooling System Draining and Vacuum Filling

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SPECIAL TOOL(S) / GENERAL EQUIPMENT

	ROB75240 Coolant/Battery Refractometer (Fahrenheit)
	UVU550000 Airlift Cooling Tester
Fluid Container

MATERIALS SPECIFICATIONS

Name	Specification
Motorcraft® - Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted VC-3DIL-B	WSS-M97B44-D2
Motorcraft® Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Concentrated VC-3-B	WSS-M97B44-D

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this service information, refer to Safety Warnings in SERVICE INFORMATION General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Refer to: HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
Fig 1: Identifying Pressure Relief Cap
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Refer to: JACKING AND LIFTING - OVERVIEW .
Fig 2: Locating Lower Strip Mounting Bolts
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Fig 3: Locating Engine Lower Cover Bolts
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Fig 4: Locating Radiator Air Deflector Cover Pushpins And Screws
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Use a hose to drain the coolant.
General Equipment: Fluid Container

Loosen: 4 turn(s)
Torque: 4 turn(s)

Fig 5: Locating Coolant Drain Plug
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Fig 6: Locating Radiator Air Deflector Cover Pushpins And Screws
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 7: Locating Engine Lower Cover Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 8: Locating Lower Strip Mounting Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the vacuum cooling system filler and follow the manufacturer's instructions to fill and bleed the cooling system.
Special Tool(s): UVU550000 (Airlift Cooling Tester)
1. Measure the coolant concentration in the vehicle.
  Special Tool(s): ROB75240 (Coolant/Battery Refractometer (Fahrenheit))
2. Determine the concentration desired based on the vehicle duty cycle of extreme hot or cold operating conditions.
3. Add/top off or adjust the coolant as follows:
  - For concentrations measured 48/52 to 50/50 (freeze protection -31°C to -37°C [-30°F to -34°F]), use Motorcraft® Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted to maintain a coolant concentration in this same range.
    Material: Motorcraft® - Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted / VC-3DIL-B (WSS-M97B44-D2)
  - For all other concentrations, use Motorcraft® Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Concentrated and/or distilled water to get to the desired concentration.
    Material: Motorcraft® Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Concentrated / VC-3-B (WSS-M97B44-D)
  - When refilling the engine coolant after a flush procedure, use a mixture of Motorcraft® Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Concentrated and distilled water to get to the desired concentration.
Recommended coolant concentration is 48/52 to 50/50 (freeze protection -31°C to -37°C [-30°F to -34°F]) engine coolant to distilled water.
1. For extremely cold climates (less than -37°C [-34°F]):
  - It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration above 50%.
  - NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%.
  - Maximum coolant concentration is 60/40 for cold weather areas.
  - A coolant concentration of 60% provides freeze point protection down to -50°C (-58°F).
  - Engine coolant concentration above 60% will decrease the overheat protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may damage the engine.
- For extremely hot climates:
- It is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentration above 40%.
- NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%.
- Minimum coolant concentration is 40/60 for warm weather areas.
- Minimum coolant concentration is 40/60 for warm weather areas.
- Engine coolant concentration below 40% will decrease the corrosion and freeze protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may damage the engine.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 48/52 to 50/50 (freeze protection -31°C to -37°C [-30°F to -34°F]) mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system and engine protection.
Fig 9: Identifying Pressure Relief Cap
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.