Coolant

Filling & Bleeding

Draining

WARNING
Never remove the pressure relief cap when the engine is running or while the cooling system is still hot. Doing so can cause serious personal injury, damage to the cooling system, or engine damage. Wait until the engine has cooled, then wrap a thick piece of cloth around the pressure relief cap and turn it slowly. This will help to avoid having scalding hot coolant or steam blow out of the degas bottle when removing the pressure relief cap. Step back while the pressure is released from the cooling system. When you are certain all the pressure has been released, use the cloth to turn and remove the pressure relief cap. Follow instructions carefully to avoid personal injury.

CAUTION
The coolant must be saved in a suitable, clean container to be reused. If the coolant is contaminated it must be recycled or disposed of correctly.

CAUTION
The engine cooling system should be filled with engine coolant that meets Ford’s specifications. Always refill the cooling system with the same coolant that was drained from the system. Do not mix coolant types.

NOTE: Less than 80% of the coolant capacity can be recovered with the engine still in the vehicle. Dirty, rusty, or contaminated coolant should be replaced.

1. Remove the degas bottle cap.
2. Place a suitable container below the radiator draincock. Drain the coolant.
3. Close the radiator draincock when finished draining.

Filling & Bleeding

1. Ensure the radiator draincock is completely closed.
2. Fill the system through the degas bottle cap to 15 mm above the maximum fill level.
3. Install the degas bottle cap.

   WARNING
   Do not stand near or in line with the engine cooling fan blade while revving the engine.

4. Start the engine and hold at 2,500 rpm engine speed for approximately eight minutes until the thermostat opens.
5. Maintain 2,500 rpm engine speed for an additional three minutes.
6. Increase engine speed to 4,000 rpm and hold for five seconds.
7. Return engine speed to 2,500 rpm and hold for an additional three minutes.
8. Stop the engine and check for leaks.