LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Ford >> 2012 >> Taurus SE >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 2219 (Engine Cooling System) >> Specifications >> General Specifications
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

General Specifications

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Item Specification
Pressure Tests 
Complete cooling system maximum pressure 110 kPa (16 psi)
Pressure relief cap 110 kPa (16 psi)
Radiator (out of vehicle) 138 kPa (20 psi)
Thermostat Opening Temperatures - 3.5L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) 
Starts to open 83.8-90.6°C (183-195°F)
Fully open 98.8°C (210°F)
Thermostat Opening Temperatures - 3.7L 
Starts to open 83.8-90.6°C (183-195°F)
Fully open 98.8°C (210°F)
Thermostat Opening Temperatures - 5.0L 
Starts to open 87.5°C (189.5°F)
Fully open 100°C (212°F)
Thermostat Opening Temperatures - 6.2L (2V) 
Starts to open 88-92°C (190.4-197.6°F)
Fully open 104°C (219.2°F)