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Heater Core Backflushing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lincoln Navigator and 2004 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

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