Engine Cooling System: Specifications
MATERIAL
| Item | Specification | Fill Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Motorcraft® Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-B (US); CVC-7-B (Canada) | WSS-M97B51-A1 | 5.0L (5.3 qt) |
| Motorcraft® Premium Cooling System Flush VC-1 | ESR-M14P7-A | - |
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Pressure Tests | |
| Complete cooling system maximum pressure | 150 kPa (21.7 psi) |
| Pressure relief cap | 120 kPa (17.4 psi) to 150 kPa (21.7 psi) |
| Radiator (out of vehicle) | 138 kPa (20 psi) |
| Thermostat Opening Temperatures | |
| Thermostat starts to open | 82°C (180°F) |
| Thermostat fully open | 97°C (207°F) |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Description | Nm | lb-ft | lb-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| A/C compressor bolts | 25 | 18 | - |
| Block heater (if equipped) | 40 | 30 | - |
| Condensor core-to-radiator bolts | 5 | - | 44 |
| Coolant expansion tank bolts | 4 | - | 35 |
| Coolant pump bolts | 10 | - | 89 |
| Coolant pump pulley bolts | 20 | - | 177 |
| Cooling fan motor and shroud bolts | 5 | - | 44 |
| Lower radiator support | 25 | 18 | - |
| Power steering tube nuts | 10 | - | 89 |
| Thermostat housing bolts | 10 | - | 89 |