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Cooling System Flushing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Lincoln Navigator and 2006 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SPECIAL TOOL(S)

G04627571Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Coolant System Drain/Flush/Fill
164-R3673 or equivalent
G04627572Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Flush Kit
164-R3658
G04627573Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Drain Kit
164-R3662 or equivalent
MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Item Specification
Premium Cooling System Flush VC-1 ESR-M14P7-A
    WARNING: To avoid personal injury, do not remove the coolant pressure relief cap while the engine is operating or hot. The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
  1. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
  2. Remove the thermostat.
  3. Install the thermostat housing without the thermostat.
  4. NOTE: For additional information, refer to the cooling system Flush-All Operating Instructions for specific vehicle hook-up.
  5. Use cooling system Flush-All, Flush Kit Hardware Package and Drain kit to flush the engine and radiator.

    Use Premium Cooling System Flush VC-1 meeting ford specification ESR-M14P7-A.

  6. Install the thermostat.
  7. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .