Section 408 (Engine Cooling System): Specifications
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NOTE:
The cooling system is filled with Motorcraft® Orange Antifreeze/Coolant. Always fill the cooling system with the manufacturer's specified coolant. If a non-specified coolant has been used the cooling system must be chemically flushed. Refer to COOLING SYSTEM FLUSHING Failure to follow these instructions may damage the engine or cooling system.
NOTE:
Use Motorcraft® Orange Antifreeze/Coolant. Do not mix coolant types. Mixing coolant types degrades the coolant corrosion protection and may damage the engine or cooling system.
NOTE:
During normal vehicle operation, Motorcraft® Orange Antifreeze/Coolant may change color from orange to pink or light red. As long as the engine coolant is clear and uncontaminated, this color change does not indicate the engine coolant has degraded nor does it require the engine coolant to be drained, the system to be flushed, or the engine coolant to be replaced.
NOTE:
Fill volumes for Motorcraft® Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Concentrated is a 50/50 mixture of coolant and distilled water.
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification | Fill Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US); Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada) XO-5W20-QSP (US); CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada) |
WSS-M2C945-A | - |
| Motorcraft® Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Concentrated VC-3-B (US); CVC-3-B2 (Canada) |
WSS-M97B44-D | 3.5L TiVCT, 3.7L TiVCT, 3.5L GTDI: Without trailer tow 11.1 L (11.73 qt); With trailer tow 12.1 L (12.79 qt) 2.0L GTDI: Without trailer tow 10.7 L (11.31 qt); With trailer tow 10.9 L (11.52 qt) |
| Motorcraft® Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted VC-3DIL-B (US); CVC-3DIL-B (Canada) |
WSS-M97B44-D2 | 3.5L TiVCT, 3.7L TiVCT, 3.5L GTDI: Without trailer tow 11.1 L (11.73 qt); With trailer tow 12.1 L (12.79 qt) 2.0L GTDI: Without trailer tow 10.7 L (11.31 qt); With trailer tow 10.9 L (11.52 qt) |
| Motorcraft® Premium Cooling System Flush VC-1 |
ESR-M14P7-A | - |
| Motorcraft® Thread Sealant with PTFE TA-24 |
WSK-M2G350-A2 | - |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Description | Part Number | Torque |
|---|---|---|
| A/C condenser/transmission fluid cooler assembly bolts | W503924 | 6 Nm (53 lb-in) |
| Battery tray bracket bolts | 61897 | 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) |
| Block heater | 6A051 | 40 Nm (30 lb-ft) |
| CAC bolt - LH | W707393 | 6 Nm (53 lb-in) |
| CAC bolt - RH | W503924 | 8 Nm (71 lb-in) |
| CAC inlet tube clamp | part of 6C646 | 5 Nm (44 lb-in) |
| CAC outlet tube clamp | part of 6C640 | 5 Nm (44 lb-in) |
| Coolant inlet connection bolts | W500014 | 10 Nm (89 lb-in) |
| Coolant outlet connection bolts | W715417 | 10 Nm (89 lb-in) |
| Coolant pump bolts - 2.0L GTDI | W500015 | 10 Nm (89 lb-in) |
| Coolant pump bolts - 3.5L Ti-VCT , 3.7L Ti-VCT or 3.5L GTDI | W503278 | Refer to COOLANT PUMP - 3.5L TI-VCT, 3.7L TI-VCT or COOLANT PUMP - 3.5L GTDI |
| Coolant pump pulley bolts - 2.0L GTDI | W500221 | 20 Nm (177 lb-in) |
| Cooling fan motor and shroud bolts | W503924 | 6 Nm (53 lb-in) |
| Degas bottle bolts | W706681 | 9 Nm (80 lb-in) |
| KS bolt | W704749 | 20 Nm (177 lb-in) |
| LH turbocharger coolant tube bracket nut | N807609 | 10 Nm (89 lb-in) |
| LH turbocharger coolant tube-to-turbocharger banjo bolt | 6N865 | 40 Nm (30 lb-ft) |
| Oil filter | 6714 | Refer to COOLANT PUMP - 3.5L TI-VCT, 3.7L TI-VCT or COOLANT PUMP - 3.5L GTDI |
| Oil pan drain plug | 6730 | 27 Nm (20 lb-ft) |
| Primary tensioner bolts | W709818 | 10 Nm (89 lb-in) |
| Primary timing chain guide bolt - LH, lower, lower bolt | W714094 | 10 Nm (89 lb-in) |
| Primary timing chain guide bolt - LH, lower, upper bolt | W715145 | 10 Nm (89 lb-in) |
| Primary timing chain guide bolt - LH, upper | W709818 | 10 Nm (89 lb-in) |
| Primary timing chain guide bolt - RH | W715118 | 10 Nm (89 lb-in) |
| Radiator bracket bolts | W711685 | 5 Nm (44 lb-in) |
| Thermostat housing bolts - 2.0L GTDI | W500015 | 10 Nm (89 lb-in) |
| Thermostat housing bolts - 3.5L Ti-VCT , 3.7L Ti-VCT | W713197 | Refer to THERMOSTAT HOUSING - 3.5L TI-VCT, 3.7L TI-VCT |
| Transmission shifter cable bracket bolts | W710236 | 12 Nm (106 lb-in) |
| Valve train oil tube bolts | W500305 | Refer to COOLANT PUMP - 3.5L TI-VCT, 3.7L TI-VCT |
| VCT assembly bolts | 6279 | Refer to COOLANT PUMP - 3.5L TI-VCT, 3.7L TI-VCT |
| VCT oil control solenoid bolts | W500215 | Refer to COOLANT PUMP - 3.5L TI-VCT, 3.7L TI-VCT |
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Complete cooling system maximum pressure test | 124 kPa (17.98 psi) |
| Pressure relief cap | 95 kPa (13.8 psi) -125 kPa (18.1 psi) |
| Radiator (out of vehicle) | 138 kPa (20.01 psi) |
| Thermostat starts to open - 2.0L GTDI | 80° C (176.0° F) - 84° C (183.2° F) |
| Thermostat fully open - 2.0L GTDI | 97° C (206.6° F) |
| Thermostat starts to open - 3.5L Ti-VCT , 3.7L Ti-VCT , 3.5L GTDI | 79.5° C (175.1° F) -83.3° C (181.9° F) |
| Thermostat fully open - 3.5L Ti-VCT , 3.7L Ti-VCT , 3.5L GTDI | 94.5° C (202° F) |