| Cooling System Capacity |
| 4.0L without auxiliary heater |
11.5 L (12.2 quarts) |
| 4.0L with auxiliary heater |
13.2 L (14 quarts) |
| 4.6L without auxiliary heater |
13.2 L (14 quarts) |
| 4.6L with auxiliary heater |
14.9 L (15.7 quarts) |
| Coolant Type |
| Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A (in California, Oregon and New Mexico VC-7-B, in Canada CVC-7-A) or equivalent (yellow color) |
WSS-M97B51-A1 |
| Other Chemicals |
| Premium Cooling System Flush VC-1 |
ESR-M14P7-A |
| Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets VC-6 |
WSS-M99B37-B6 |
| Motorcraft Metal Surface Prep ZC-31 |
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| Cooling System Pressure Test |
| Cooling system |
138 kPa (20 psi) |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Test |
| Cap |
124-152 kPa (18-22 psi) |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature 4.0L SOHC |
| Starts to open |
90-94°C (194-201°F) |
| Fully open |
106°C (223°F) |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature 4.6L (3V) |
| Starts to open |
87-91°C (189-196°F) |
| Fully open |
100°C (212°F) |