Cooling System Specifications: Description: Maintenance
Periodic maintenance is necessary for extended cooling system and engine life. Because engine and cooling systems are made of different metals, electrolysis begins to destroy the metals. Changing coolant at scheduled maintenance periods reduces electrolysis and removes sediment. Replace coolant every 36 months or 30,000 miles.
NOTE:
Approximate capacity is listed. Capacity may vary 15 percent due to system variations.
COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Specification | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant Capacity | ||||
| Continental | ||||
| 3.8L | 12.1 Qts. (11.5L) | |||
| Cougar & Thunderbird | ||||
| 3.8L | 11.6 QTs. (10.9L) | |||
| 3.8L Supercharged | 12.0 Qts. (11.3L) | |||
| Crown VIctoria, Grand Marquis, Town Car & Wagon | ||||
| 5.0L & 5.8L | 14.1 Qts. (13.3L) | |||
| Escort | ||||
| A/T | ||||
| With A/C | 7.3 Qts. (6.9L) | |||
| Without A/C | 8.3 Qts. (7.9L) | |||
| M/T | ||||
| With A/C | 6.8 Qts. (6.4L) | |||
| Without A/C | 8.3 Qts. (7.9L) | |||
| Mark VII | ||||
| 5.0L | 14.1 Qts. (13.3L) | |||
| Mustang | ||||
| 2.3L | 10.0 Qts. (9.4L) | |||
| 5.0L H.O. | 14.1 Qts. (13.3L) | |||
| Probe | ||||
| 2.2L | 7.9 Qts. (7.5L) | |||
| 3.0L | 11.0 Qts. (10.4L) | |||
| Sable & Taurus | ||||
| 2.5L | 7.9 Qts. (7.5L) | |||
| 3.0L | ||||
| Sedan | 11.0 Qts. (10.4L) | |||
| Wagon | 11.8 Qts. (11.2L) | |||
| 3.0L SHO | 11.6 QTs. (11.0L) | |||
| 3.8L | 12.1 Qts. (11.5L) | |||
| Tempo & Topaz | ||||
| A/T | 7.8 Qts. (7.5L) | |||
| M/T | 7.3 Qts. (6.9L) | |||
| Pressure Cap | 16 psi | |||
| Thermostat | ||||
| Continental | ||||
| 3.8L | 197°F (92°C) | |||
| Cougar & Thunderbird | ||||
| 3.8L | 197°F (92°C) | |||
| 3.8L Supercharged | 197°F (92°C) | |||
| Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Town Car & Wagon | ||||
| 5.0L & 5.8L | 192°F (89°C) | |||
| Escort | ||||
| A/T | ||||
| With A/C | 192°F (89°C) | |||
| Without A/C | 192°F (89°C) | |||
| M/T | ||||
| With A/C | 192°F (89°C) | |||
| Without A/C | 192°F (89°C) | |||
| Mark VII | ||||
| 5.0L | 192°F (89°C) | |||
| Mustang | ||||
| 2.3L | N/A | |||
| 5.0L H.O. | 192°F (89°C) | |||
| Probe | ||||
| 2.2L | N/A | |||
| 3.0L | N/A | |||
| Sable & Taurus | ||||
| 2.5L | 192°F (89°C) | |||
| 3.0L | ||||
| Sedan | 197°F (92°C) | |||
| Wagon | 197°F (92°C) | |||
| 3.0L SHO | N/A | |||
| 3.8L | 197°F (92°C) | |||
| Tempo & Topaz | ||||
| A/T | 192°F (89°C) | |||
| M/T | 192°F (89°C) | |||