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General Specifications

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Cooling System Capacity 
4.6L 22.6L (23.8 quarts)
4.6L with aux rear heat 24.6L (26.0 quarts)
5.4L 26.3L (27.8 quarts)
5.4L with aux rear heat 28.3L (29.8 quarts)
6.8L 27.9L (29.4 quarts)
6.8L with aux rear heat 29.9L (31.6 quarts)
6.0L 21.0L (22.2 quarts)
6.0L with aux rear heat 23.6L (24.9 quarts)
Coolant Type 
Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A (in California and Oregon VC-7-B, in Canada VC-7-C) WSS-M97B51-A1
Other Chemicals 
Premium Cooling System Flush VC-1 ESR-M14P7-A
Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets VC-6 WSS-M99B37-B6
Cooling System Pressure Test Specifications 89-124 kPa (13-18 psi) held for two minutes without pressure drop
Radiator Cap Pressure Test Specifications 89-124 kPa (13-18 psi)
Thermostat Opening Temperature - 4.6L, 5.4L 
Starts to open 86.7-90.6°C (188-195°F)
Fully open 100°C (212°F)
Thermostat Opening Temperature - 6.8L 
Starts to open 83-87°C (181-190°F)
Fully open 99°C (210°F)
Thermostat Opening Temperature - 6.0L 
Starts to open 87-91°C (189-196°F)
Fully open 104°C (219°F)