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when the engine is cold. All vehicles covered by this manual should be equipped
with a coolant recovery reservoir. If the coolant level is at or near the FULL COLD
line (engine cold) or the FULL HOT line (engine hot), the level is satisfactory.
Always be certain that the filler caps on both the radiator and the recovery
reservoir are closed tightly.
If the coolant level is found to be low, add a 50/50 mixture of coolant that meets
Ford specifications, such as Ford Cooling System Fluid, Prestone® II or other
approved coolant and clean water. Coolant may be added either through the filler
neck on the radiator or directly into the recovery reservoir.
It is wise to pressure check the cooling system at least once a year. If the coolant
level is chronically low or rusty, the system should be thoroughly checked for
leaks.
At least once every two years or 30,000 miles (48,000 km), the engine and
radiator should be inspected, flushed and refilled with fresh coolant. If the coolant
is left in the system too long, it loses its ability to prevent rust corrosion. If the
coolant has too much water, it won't protect against freezing.
The pressure cap should be examined for signs of age or deterioration. The fan
belt and other drive belts should be inspected and adjusted to the proper tension.
Hose clamps should be tightened, and soft or cracked hoses replaced. Damp
spots, or accumulations of rust or dye near the hoses, water pump or other areas
indicate possible leakage, which must be corrected before filling the system with
fresh coolant.
FLUID RECOMMENDATIONS
This engine has an aluminum cylinder head and requires a corrosion inhibiting
coolant formulation to avoid radiator damage. Use only a permanent type coolant
that meets Ford Specifications such as Ford Cooling System Fluid, Prestone® II,
or other approved coolants. Mix the coolant with clean water until a 50/50
solution is attained.
LEVEL CHECK
The cooling system of your car contains, among other items, a radiator and an
expansion tank/recovery reservoir. When the engine is running heat is generated.
The rise in temperature causes the coolant, in the radiator, to expand and builds
up internal pressure. When a certain pressure is reached, a pressure relief valve
in the radiator filler cap (pressure cap) is lifted from its seat and allows coolant to
flow through the radiator filler neck, down a hose, and into the expansion
reservoir.
When the system temperature and pressure are reduced in the radiator, the
water in the expansion reservoir is siphoned back into the radiator.
On systems with a coolant recovery tank, maintain the coolant level between the
CAUTION
NEVER add coolant to a hot engine unless it is running. If the engine
is notrunning, you run the risk of cracking the engine block.
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