General Specifications
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Cooling System Capacity | |
| 5.4L | 25.0 L (26.4 quarts) |
| 6.0L | 26.0 L (27.5 quarts) |
| 6.8L | 25.0 L (26.4 quarts) |
| Coolant Type | |
| Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A (in California and Oregon VC-7-B, in Canada VC-7-C) or equivalent (yellow color)a | WSS-M97B51-A1 |
| Other Chemicals | |
| Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets VC-6 or equivalent |
ESE-M99B37-B6 |
| Motorcraft Cooling System Flush VC-1 or equivalent |
ESR-M14P7-A |
| Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent |
ESA-M1C75-B |
| High Strength Threadlocker TA-26 or equivalent |
WSK-M2G351-A6 |
| Coolant System Pressure Test Specifications | |
| Radiator test pressure | 124 kPa (18 psi) |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Test Specifications | |
| Pressure relief opening pressure | Use individual readings listed on cap |
| Thermostat Opening Temperatures | |
| Starts to open - 5.4L | 86.7-90.6°C (188-195°F) |
| Fully open - 5.4L | 97.8-101.7°C (208-215°F) |
| Starts to open - 6.8L | 83-87°C (181-188.6°F) |
| Fully open - 6.8L | 96.7-100°C (206-213°F) |
| Starts to open - 6.0L | 87°-91°C (188°-196°F) |
| Fully open - 6.0L | 104°C-(219°F) |
| a The addition of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC-6, darkens Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from yellow to golden tan. | |