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General Specifications

Engine Cooling General Specifications Chart

Item Specification
Cooling System Capacity 
4.2L -
4.6L -
5.4L -
7.3L -
Coolant Type 
Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant VC-4-A (in Oregon VC-5, in Canada CXC-10) ESE-M97B44-A
Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B) WSS-M97B51-A1
Other Chemicals 
Motorcraft Cooling System Flush VC-1 ESR-M14P7-A
Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets VC-6 ESE-M99B37-5 except as noted in ES-F6SE-19A511-AA
Cooling System Pressure Test Specifications -
Radiator Cap Pressure Test Specifications -
Thermostat Opening Temperature - 4.2L, 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 (181-187°F)
Fully open 99°C (210°F)
7.3L Diesel -