1997 FORD EXPEDITION engine coolant

Do not use alcohol or methanol
antifreeze or any engine coolants
mixed with alcohol or methanol
antifreeze. Do not use
supplemental coolant additives in
your vehicle. These additives may
harm your engine cooling system.
The use of an improper coolant
may void the warranty of your
vehicle's engine cooling system.
Recycled engine coolant
Ford Motor Company recommends
that Ford and Lincoln-Mercury
dealers use recycled engine coolant
produced by Ford-approved
processes. Not all coolant recycling
processes produce coolant which
meets Ford specification
ESE-M97B44±A, and use of such
coolant may harm engine and
cooling system components.
Always dispose of used
automotive fluids in a responsible
manner. Follow your community's
regulations and standards for
recycling and disposing of
automotive fluids.
Coolant refill capacity
To find out how much fluid your
vehicle's cooling system can hold,
refer toRefill capacitiesin the
Capacities and specifications
chapter.
Have your dealer check the engine
cooling system for leaks if you have
to add more than a liter (quart) of
engine coolant per month.
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Severe winter climate
If you drive in extremely cold
climates [less than 36ÉC (34ÉF)], it
may be necessary to increase the
coolant concentration above 50%.
Refer to the chart on the coolant
container to ensure the coolant
concentration in your vehicle is such
that the coolant will not freeze at
the temperature level in which you
drive during winter months. Never
increase the engine coolant
concentration above 60%. Leave a
50/50 mixture of engine coolant and
water in your vehicle year-round in
non-extreme climates.
Checking the cooling system
hoses
Inspect all engine and heater system
hoses and hose connections for:
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²deterioration
²leaks
²loose hose clamps
What you should know about
fail-safe cooling
Vehicles equipped with 4.6L, and
5.4L engines have a fail-safe
cooling mode. If the engine coolant
supply is depleted, this feature
allows the vehicle to be driven
temporarily before incremental
component damage is incurred.
The ªfail safeº distance depends on
ambient temperatures, vehicle load
and terrain.
When fail-safe mode is
activated
²Pull off the road as soon as
possible.
²Immediately turn the engine off
to prevent severe engine
damage.
²Wait for the engine to cool.
²Check the coolant level.
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How fail-safe cooling works
If the engine overheats, the engine
will automatically switch from
eight to alternating four cylinder
operation. Each disabled cylinder
acts as an air pump and cools the
engine.
When this occurs, the engine
coolant temperature gauge will
move into the red area and the
light illuminates.
The service engine soon light will
illuminate, indicating that vehicle
service is required.
The vehicle will still operate, but
will have limited engine power and
no air conditioning capability.
Continued operation will increase
engine temperature and cause the
engine to completely shut down.
The vehicle will coast to a stop.
As the engine temperature cools,
the engine may be re-started. Take
your vehicle to a service facility as
soon as possible to minimize
engine damage.
CHECKING AND ADDING
POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid
level at least twice a year.
1. Start the engine.
CH
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2. When the engine coolant
temperature gauge reaches the
normal zone, turn the engine off.
3. Visually inspect the fluid level in
the power steering fluid reservoir.
4. Add power steering fluid until
the fluid level reaches MAX.
Use only fluid that meets Ford
specifications. Refer toCapacities
and specifications.
CHCH
MAX
MIN
MAX
MIN
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Refill capacities
Capacities - liters (quarts) 4.6 L engine 5.4 L engine
Engine crankcase 5.7 L (6.0
quarts) with filter
change5.7 L (6.0
quarts) with filter
change
Transfer case 1.9L (2.0 quarts)
Automatic transmission 4R70W-13.1L (13.9 quarts)
E4OD (4 x 2) - 15.04L (15.9
quarts)
E4OD (4 x 4) - 15.51L (16.4
quarts)
Washer fluid reservoir 4.1 L ( 4.5 quarts)
4.6 L Engine coolant-2Row
radiator
-1 Row radiator17.9 L (19.9 quarts)
17.0 L (18.0 quarts)
5.4 L Engine coolant 19.7 L (20.8 quarts)
Engine oil 5.7 L (6.0 quarts)
Power steering fluid 2.3 L (2.4 quarts)
Capacites - pints
Axle (rear)
Ford 8.89/ 9.759Ring Gear
Conventional and Traction-Lok
1
5.5 pints
Axle (front) Ford 8.89Ring Gear 3.5 pints
1Add 4 oz. of additive friction
modifier C8AZ-19B546±A, Ford
specification EST-M2C118±A, for
complete fill of 8.8 inch and 9.75
inch ring gear Traction-Lok axles.
Service refill capacities are
determined by filling the rear axle
1/4 inch to 9/16 below the bottom
of the filler hole.
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Item Ford part nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Driveshaft, slip
sline, double
Carden joint
center ballPremium Long
Life GreaseXG-1-C ESA-M13P4-A
Door
weather-stripsSilicone
LubricantsCOAZ-19553-AA
AND
D7AZ-19553-AAESR-M13P4-A
Engine coolant Ford Premium
Cooling System
FluidE2FZ-19549-AA ESE-M97B44-A
Steering linkage Premium Long
Life GreaseXG-1-C ESA-M1C75-B
Engine oil Motorcraft Motor
Oil 5W30 Super
PremiumXO-5W30-QSP WSS-M2C153-F
with API
Certification
Mark
4x4 front wheel
bearings, 4x4
spindle needle
bearings,
spindle thrust
bearings & front
drive axle
u-joint/slip slineHigh
Temperature
4x4 Front Axle
& Wheel
Bearing GreaseE8TZ-19590-A ESA-M1C198-A
Automatic
transmissionMotorcraft
MERCONT
Automatic
Transmission
Fluidxt-2-qdx MERCONT
Power steering
reservoirPremium Power
Steering FluidE6AZ-19582-AA ESW-M2C33-F
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Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................87
and child safety seats ..............88
description ................................87
disposal ......................................91
indicator light ...........................90
passenger air bag .....................89
Air cleaner filter .......................179
Air conditioning
auxiliary heater and air
conditioner ................................37
Air suspension ...........................111
Anti-theft system ........................67
Battery .......................................176
jumping a disabled battery ....151
Brakes ........................................107
adjustment ..............................107
anti-lock ...................................107
fluid, checking and adding ....162
Brake-shift interlock .................117
Break-in period .............................3
Bulbs, replacing .................198,205
headlamps ...............................199
rear lamps ...............................204
specifications ..........................205
Capacities for refilling fluids ...213,
215
Changing a tire .........................147
Cleaning your vehicle ...............206
engine compartment ..............208
fabric ........................................211
instrument panel ....................211
plastic parts ............................209
tail lamps .................................210
washing ....................................206
waxing .....................................207
wheels ......................................208
Climate control system .........27,28
air conditioning ...............32,33,34
defrosting ..................................65
heating .......................................33Compass, electronic
calibration .................................52
set zone adjustment .................52
Console, description ...................63
Controls .......................................64
Defrost
windshield .................................34
Emission control system ..........194
Engine .................................158,218
Engine block heater .................104
Engine coolant ..........................165
checking hoses .......................168
disposal ....................................167
refill capacities ........................167
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter .......162
specifications ..........................159
Entry system
illumination ...............................54
Exhaust fumes ..........................106
Fail safe cooling ........................169
Floor mats ..............................65,66
Foglamps ..............................20,203
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
control trac .............................119
special driving instructions ...120,
121
Fuel
calculating fuel economy .......193
improving fuel economy ........133
octane rating ...........................191
quality ......................................191
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................189
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......134
Gauges, Electronic ......................14
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................123
Hazard flashers .........................134
Hitch ..........................................131
Identification Number, Vehicle
(VIN) ..........................................219
Index
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