Cooling System Flushing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mercury Sable and 2002 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Premium Cooling System Flush F1AZ-19A503 | ESR-M14P7-A |
- Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
- Remove the water thermostat (8575).
- Install the water hose connection (8592) without the water thermostat.
- Using a suitable coolant system flushing tool and premium flush, flush the engine and radiator.
- Install the water thermostat.
- Backflush the heater core (18476) if necessary.
- Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .