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Engine Cooling System: Specifications

MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification Fill Capacity
Motorcraft® Specialty Orange Engine Coolant
VC-3-B (US); CVC-3-B (Canada)
WSS-M97B44-D 5.7L (6.1 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 tube bracket nut 9 - 80
Block heater (if equipped) 40 30 -
Degas bottle bolt 8 - 71
Coolant pump bolts 10 - 89
Coolant pump pulley bolts 20 - 177
Cooling fan motor and shroud nuts 5 - 44
Lower radiator support bolts 25 18 -
Thermostat housing bolts 10 - 89