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Heater Core Backflushing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. 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: Always allow the engine to cool before opening the cooling system. Do not unscrew the coolant pressure relief cap when the engine is operating or the cooling system is 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 serious personal injury.
  1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding .
  2. NOTE: For additional information, refer to the cooling system flusher manufacturer's operating instructions for particular vehicle hook-up.
  3. Use an appropriate cooling system flusher to backflush the heater core. Use Premium Cooling System Flush VC-1 meeting Ford specification ESR-M14P7-A. Flush with water thoroughly after using VC-1 or equivalent prior to refilling the cooling system.
  4. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding .