Engine Cooling System: Specifications
Identifying General Specifications (1 Of 2)
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Cooling System Capacity | |
| 4.6L | 19.0 L (20.1 quarts) |
| 4.6L - with aux. rear heat | 21.0 L (22.2 quarts) |
| 5.4L | 21.0 L (22.2 quarts) |
| 5.4L - with aux. rear heat | 23.0 L (24.3 quarts) |
| Coolant Type | |
| Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant VC-4-A (in Oregon VC-5, in Canada CXC-10 or equivalenta | ESE-M97B44-A (Green color) |
| Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B) or equivalentab | WSS-M97B51-A1 (Yellow color) |
| Other Chemicals | |
| Motorcraft Cooling System Flush VC-1 | ESR-M14P7-A |
| Premium Long Life Grease XG-1-C | ESA-M1C75-B |
| Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets VC-6 | ESE-M99B37-B5 except as noted in ES-F6SE-19A511-AA |
| Cooling System Pressure Test Specifications | |
| Radiator test pressure | 152 kPa (22 psi) |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Test Specifications | |
| Pressure relief opening pressure | 110 kPa (16 psi) |
Identifying General Specifications (2 Of 2)
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Thermostat Opening Temperatures | |
| Starts to open °C (°F) | 87-91 (188-195) |
| Fully open °C (°F) | 100 (212) |
- Use the same type coolant that was drained from the cooling system. Do not mix coolant types.
- The addition of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC-6, darkens Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from yellow to golden tan.