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General Specifications

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Milan, 2009 Lincoln MKZ, and 2009 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Cooling System Pressure Test Specifications 
Cooling System 124 kPa (18 psi)
Radiator Cap Pressure Test Specification 
Pressure release cap 89-124 kPa (13-18 psi)
Radiator (out of vehicle) 138 kPa (20 psi)
Thermostat Opening Temperatures 
Thermostat starts to open (2.3L) 80-84°C (176-183°F)
Thermostat starts to open (3.0L) 84-88°C (183-190°F)
Thermostat starts to open (3.5L) 86°C (187°F)
Thermostat fully open (2.3L) 97°C (207°F)
Thermostat fully open (3.0L) 99°C (210°F)
Thermostat fully open (3.5L) 96°C (205°F)