Cooling System Flushing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
ITEM SPECIFICATION
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Motorcraft Premium Cooling System Flush VC-1 | ESR-M14P7-A |
- Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
- Remove the bolts, thermostat housing cover and thermostat.
- Remove the bolts, thermostat housing cover and thermostat.
- Install the thermostat housing cover without the thermostat.
- Using a suitable cooling system flushing tool, flush the engine and radiator.
- Use cooling system flush.
- Install the thermostat, gasket and thermostat housing cover.
- Install the thermostat, gasket and thermostat housing cover.
- Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
All vehicles
WARNING:
To avoid personal injury, do not unscrew the coolant pressure relief cap while the engine is operating or 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 personal injury.
Vehicles equipped with a 4.0L SOHC engine
Vehicles equipped with a 4.6L (2V) engine
All vehicles
Vehicles equipped with a 4.0L SOHC engine
NOTE:
Prior to installing the thermostat, inspect the thermostat housing cover gasket and install a new gasket if necessary.
Fig 3: Installing Thermostat, Gasket And Thermostat Housing Cover With Torque Specifications (4.0L SOHC)
Vehicles equipped with a 4.6L (2V) engine
NOTE:
Prior to installing the thermostat, inspect the thermostat housing cover gasket and install a new gasket if necessary.
Fig 4: Installing Thermostat, Gasket And Thermostat Housing Cover With Torque Specifications (4.6L (2V))
All vehicles