General Specifications
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Cooling System Capacity | |
| 2.3L engine | 8.1 liters (8.6 quart) |
| 3.0L engine | 9.2 liters (9.7 quart) |
| Coolant Type | |
| Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant with Bittering Agent (US only) VC-7-B (US); CVC-7-A (Canada); 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 |
| Cooling System Pressure Test Specifications | |
| Cooling System | 124 kPa (18 psi) |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Test Specification | |
| Pressure release cap | 89-124 kPa (13-18 psi) |
| Thermostat Opening Temperatures | |
| Thermostat starts to open (2.3L) | 80-84°C (176-183°F) |
| Thermostat starts to open (3.0L) | 84-88°C (183-190°F) |
| Thermostat fully open (2.3L) | 97°C (207°F) |
| Thermostat fully open (3.0L) | 99°C (210°F) |