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Backflushing - Heater Core

    WARNING: Do not open the cooling system while it is hot or while the engine is running. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
  1. Partially drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING  in this article.
  2. NOTE: For additional information, refer to the cooling system Flusher Operating Instructions for particular vehicle hook-up.
  3. Use an appropriate cooling system flusher to backflush the heater core. Use Motorcraft Cooling System Flush VC-1 or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M14P7-A.
  4. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING  in this article.