Engine Coolant Specifications
NOTE:
Approximate capacity figures are shown. Capacities may vary 15% due to system variations.
Using an anti-freeze tester with temperature compensating feature, test anti-freeze for correct mixture. On vehicles using aluminum engine and/or cooling system parts, refer to owners manual for specific information on coolant type and mixture required.
COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
| Application |
Specification |
| Coolant Capacity |
| Continental |
| 3.8L |
12.1 Qts. (11.5L) |
| Cougar & Thunderbird |
| 3.8L |
11.8 Qts. (11.2L) |
| 3.8L |
25.5 Qts. (24.1L) |
| Escort |
| 1.9L |
7.9 Qts. (7.5L) |
| 1.9L H.O. |
7.9 Qts. (7.5L) |
| LTD Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Town Car, Wagon |
| 5.0L |
14.4 Qts. (13.6L) |
| Mark VII |
| 5.0L |
14.1 Qts. (13.3L) |
| Mustang |
| 2.3L |
9.2 QTs. (8.7L) |
| 5.0L H.O. |
14.1 Qts. (13.3L) |
| Probe |
| 2.2L |
7.9 Qts. (7.5L) |
| Sable & Taurus |
| 2.5L |
8.3 QTs. (7.9L) |
| 3.0L |
11.0 QTs. (10.4L) |
| 3.0L |
11.8 Qts. (11.2L) |
| 3.0L SHO |
11.6 Qts. (11.0L) |
| 3.8L |
12.1 Qts. (11.5L) |
| Tempo & Topaz |
| 2.3L HSC |
8.1 Qts. (7.6L) |
| 2.3L HSO |
8.1 Qts. (7.6L) |
| Radiator Cap Pressure |
16 psi |
| Thermostat Temperature |
| Continental |
| 3.8L |
197°F (91°C) |
| Cougar & Thunderbird |
| 3.8L |
195°F (90°C) |
| 3.8L |
195°F (90°C) |
| Escort |
| 1.9L |
192°F (89°C) |
| 1.9L H.O. |
192°F (89°C) |
| LTD Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Town Car, Wagon |
| 5.0L |
195°F (90°C) |
| Mark VII |
| 5.0L |
195°F (90°C) |
| Mustang |
| 2.3L |
192°F (89°C) |
| 5.0L H.O. |
195°F (90°C) |
| Probe |
| 2.2L |
195°F (90°C) |
| Sable & Taurus |
| 2.5L |
192°F (89°C) |
| 3.0L |
192°F (89°C) |
| 3.0L |
192°F (89°C) |
| 3.0L SHO |
192°F (89°C) |
| 3.8L |
195°F (91°C) |
| Tempo & Topaz |
| 2.3L HSC |
192°F (89°C) |
| 2.3L HSO |
192°F (89°C) |