Cooling System Flushing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
MATERIAL
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Premium Cooling System Flush VC-1 | ESR-M14P7-A |
WARNING:
Do not open the cooling system while it is hot or the engine is running. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
- Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
- Remove the coolant thermostat. For additional information, refer to THERMOSTAT .
- Install the coolant hose connection without the coolant thermostat.
- Using an appropriate cooling system flusher, flush the engine and radiator.
Use Premium Cooling System Flush VC-1 or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M14P7-A. Always flush the cooling system with water thoroughly after using the VC-1 flush and prior to filling the cooling system. Always fill the cooling system with the same coolant that was present in the system. Do not mix coolant types.
- Install the coolant thermostat. For additional information, refer to THERMOSTAT .
- Backflush the heater core. For additional information, refer to HEATER CORE BACKFLUSHING .
- Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
- If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.
WARNING:
If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
.
NOTE:
Refer to the cooling system flusher manufacturer's operating instructions for specific vehicle hook-up.
WARNING:
If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
.