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Manual Bleeding

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WARNING: Do not use any fluid other than clean brake fluid meeting manufacturer's specification. Additionally, do not use brake fluid that has been previously drained. Following these instructions will help prevent system contamination, brake component damage and the risk of serious personal injury.
WARNING: Carefully read cautionary information on product label. For EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION seek medical advice. In the USA or Canada on Ford/Motorcraft products call: 1-800-959-3673. For additional information, consult the product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) if available. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Do not allow the brake master cylinder to run dry during the bleeding operation. Master cylinder may be damaged if operated without fluid, resulting in degraded braking performance. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE: Do not spill brake fluid on painted or plastic surfaces or damage to the surface may occur. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash the surface with water.

All vehicles 

    NOTE: Pressure bleeding the brake system is preferred to manual bleeding.
  1. Clean all dirt from and remove the brake master cylinder filler cap and fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Brake Master Cylinder Fluid Reservoir Cap And Max Fill Line
    G03983412Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the RH rear brake caliper bleeder screw cap and place a box-end wrench on the bleeder screw. Attach a rubber drain hose to the bleeder screw and submerge the free end of the hose in a container partially filled with clean, specified brake fluid.
    3. Fig 2: Locating Rubber Drain Tube On Bleeder Screw
    G03983413Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Have an assistant pump the brake pedal and then hold firm pressure on the brake pedal.
  4. Loosen the RH rear brake caliper bleeder screw until a stream of brake fluid comes out. While the assistant maintains pressure on the brake pedal, tighten the bleeder screw.
    • Repeat until clear, bubble-free fluid comes out.
    • Refill the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid as necessary.
  5. Tighten the RH rear brake caliper bleeder screw to specifications. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS . Remove the rubber hose and install the bleeder screw cap.
  6. Repeat Steps 2 through 5 for the LH rear brake caliper bleeder screw.

    7. Vehicles equipped with a 4.0L SOHC or 4.6L (3V) engine 

  7. Remove the RH front brake caliper bleeder screw cap and place a box-end wrench on the bleeder screw. Attach a rubber drain hose to the bleeder screw and submerge the free end of the hose in a container partially filled with clean, specified brake fluid.
    8. Fig 3: Locating Rubber Drain Tube
    GF0015374Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Have an assistant pump the brake pedal and then hold firm pressure on the brake pedal.
  9. Loosen the RH front brake caliper bleeder screw until a stream of brake fluid comes out. While the assistant maintains pressure on the brake pedal, tighten the bleeder screw.
    • Repeat until clear, bubble-free fluid comes out.
    • Refill the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid as necessary.
  10. Tighten the RH front brake caliper bleeder screw to specifications. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS . Remove the rubber hose and install the bleeder screw cap.
  11. Repeat Steps 7 through 10 for the LH front brake caliper bleeder screw.

    12. Vehicles equipped with a 5.4L engine 

  12. Remove the RH front brake caliper inner bleeder screw cap and place a box-end wrench on the bleeder screw. Attach a rubber drain hose to the bleeder screw and submerge the free end of the hose in a container partially filled with clean, specified brake fluid.
    13. Fig 4: Locating RH Front Inner Bleeder Cap
    GF0000885Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Have an assistant pump the brake pedal and then hold firm pressure on the brake pedal.
  14. Loosen the RH front brake caliper inner bleeder screw until a stream of brake fluid comes out. While the assistant maintains pressure on the brake pedal, tighten the bleeder screw.
    • Repeat until clear, bubble-free fluid comes out.
    • Refill the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid as necessary.
  15. Tighten the RH front brake caliper inner bleeder screw to specifications. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS . Remove the rubber hose and install the bleeder screw cap.
  16. Repeat Steps 12 through 15 for the RH front brake caliper outer bleeder screw.
  17. Repeat Steps 12 through 15 for the RH front brake caliper inner bleeder screw.
  18. Repeat Steps 12 through 15 for the LH front brake caliper inner bleeder screw.
  19. Repeat Steps 12 through 15 for the LH front brake caliper outer bleeder screw.
  20. Repeat Steps 12 through 15 for the LH front brake caliper inner bleeder screw.
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