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3.
NOTE: Running this test with the vehicle in gear or with the A/C compressor clutch engaged
(running) will cause incorrect diagnosis.
Place the transmission in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
4. Start the engine and allow the engine to idle throughout this test. Allow the engine to run for 2 minutes, then record the ECT (4.6L) or CHT (3.8L) voltage. Record the ECT (4.6L) or CHT
(3.8L) voltage every 60 seconds. When the ECT (4.6L) or CHT (3.8L) voltage trend changes
direction or only changes slightly (0.03 volts or less) from the previous reading, record this as
the thermostat opening voltage. Use the voltage and corresponding coolant temperature chart
listed below for 4.6L engines only.
5. If the thermostat opening voltage is greater than 0.75 volts and less than 82°C (180°F), install a new water thermostat.
6. If the thermostat opening voltage is less than 0.75 volts and greater than 82°C (180°F), the water thermostat is good and a new water thermostat should not be installed. GO to Symptom Chart for further instructions.
Thermostat — Mechanical Test
1. Remove the water thermostat.
2. Check the water thermostat for seating. Hold the water thermostat up to a lighted background. Leakage of light around the thermostat valve at room temperature indicates that a new water
thermostat should be installed. Some water thermostats have a small leakage notch at one
location on the perimeter of the thermostat valve, which is considered normal.
3. Immerse the water thermostat in a boiling coolant and water mixture.
4. See the General Specifications chart for water thermostat opening temperatures.
Radiator Leak Test, Removed From the Vehicle CAUTION: Never leak test an aluminum radiator in the same water that copper/brass
radiators are tested in. Flux and caustic cleaners may be present in the cleaning tank and they
will damage aluminum radiators.
NOTE: Always install plugs in the oil cooler fittings before leak- testing or cleaning any radiator.
NOTE: Clean the radiator before leak- testing to avoid contamination of tank. Coolant Temperature °C (°F) ECT (Volts)
22 (71) 3.00
43 (109) 2.01
71 (159) 1.01
82 (180) 0.75
91 (195) 0.059
97 (206) 0.050
105 (221) 0.040 Klj . 9 ba
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1. Leak-
test the radiator in clean water with 138 kPa (20 psi) air pressure.
Fan — Electric Test
Refer to the Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual. Klj . 10 ba
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"COOLANT FILL LEVEL" marks and replace the pressure cap.
7. Select the maximum cool temperature setting.
8. Run the engine until it reaches operating temperature.
9. CAUTION: If the engine coolant temperature gauge does not move, the engine
coolant level in the engine is low and must be filled. Stop the engine, allow it to cool and
fill the cooling system.
Add the correct engine coolant mixture to the degas bottle until the coolant level is between the
"COOLANT FILL LEVEL" marks.
10. Repeat the two previous steps until the engine coolant mixture is between the "COOLANT FILL LEVEL" marks on the degas bottle. Turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
11. Check the freeze protection of the engine coolant mixture with the Battery/Anti- freeze Tester
014- R1060 or equivalent. Adjust freezing point range if necessary.
Filling — Cobra
CAUTION: Vehicle cooling systems are filled with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine
Coolant VC -7-A (in Oregon VC -7-B) or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS- M97B51-A1
(yellow color). Always fill the cooling system with the same coolant that is present in the
system. Do not mix coolant types.
CAUTION: Engine coolant provides freeze protection, boil protection, cooling efficiency,
and corrosion protection to the engine and cooling components. In order to obtain these
protections, the engine coolant must be maintained at the correct concentration and fluid level
in the degas bottle.
When adding engine coolant, use a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and deionized water.
To maintain the integrity of the coolant and the cooling system:
zAdd Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC -7-A (in Oregon VC -7-B) or equivalent
meeting Ford specification WSS- M97B51-A1 (yellow color). Use the same coolant that
was drained from the cooling system. Do not mix coolant types.
z Do not add/mix orange- colored Motorcraft Speciality Orange Engine Coolant VC- 2 or
equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS- M97B44-D. Mixing coolants may degrade the
coolant's corrosion protection.
z Do not add alcohol, methanol, or brine, or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or
methanol antifreeze. These can cause engine damage from overheating or freezing.
z Do not mix with recycled coolant unless it meets the requirements of Ford specification
WSS- M97B51- A1. Not all coolant recycling processes meet these Ford specifications.
Use of such coolants can harm the engine and cooling system components.
NOTE: The addition of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC- 6, darkens Motorcraft
Premium Gold Engine Coolant from yellow to golden tan.
1. Check all hose clamps for correct tightness. Make sure the radiator draincock is closed.
2. Place the heater temperature selector in maximum cool position. Klj . 4 ba
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SPECIFICATIONS
a
Use the same type coolant that was drained from the cooling system. Do not mix coolant types.
b The addition of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC- 6, darkens Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant from yellow to golden tan. SECTION 303-
03B: Supercharger Cooling 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual General Specifications
Item Specification
Cooling System Capacity
System capacity L (qts) 3.75 (4.0)
Coolant Type
Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant VC-4-
A (CXC-10 in
Canada, VC- 5 in Oregon) a ESE-
M97B44- A Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-
A (in
Oregon VC-7- B)
a b WSS-
M97B51- A1 Other Chemicals
Premium Cooling System Flush VC-
1 ESR-
M14P7-A Premium Long Life Grease XG-1-
C ESA-
M1C75- B Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets
VC-
6 ESE-
M99B37- 5 except as noted in ES-
F65E-19A511- AA Cooling System Pressure Test Specifications
System (radiator) kPa (psi) 138 (20)
System (intercooler) kPa (psi) 138 (20)
Cap (relief opening pressure)
kPa (psi) 69 (10)
Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-
ft lb-
in Water pump bolts 20 — 15
Dropping resistor screw 6 53 —
Degas bottle bolt 10 89 —
Intercooler radiator support bracket-
to-bumper bolts 12 — 9
Intercooler radiator support bracket bolts 10 89 — Klj . 1 ba
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Supercharger Cooling
Inspection and Verification
WARNING: Never remove the pressure relief cap while the engine is operating or when the
cooling system is hot. Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to the cooling
system or engine or personal injury. To avoid having scalding hot coolant or steam blow out of
the degas bottle when removing the pressure relief cap, wait until the engine has cooled, then
wrap a thick cloth around the pressure relief cap and turn it slowly. Step back while the
pressure is released from the cooling system. When you are sure all the pressure has been
released, (still with a cloth) turn and remove the pressure relief cap.
CAUTION: Check the coolant and engine oil levels. Top off the coolant level if needed. If
there is engine coolant in the engine oil, the cause must be corrected and the oil changed or major component damage can occur. SECTION 303-
03B: Supercharger Cooling 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Pressure Test Kit
014-
R1072 or equivalent Battery/Antifreeze Tester
014-
R1060 or equivalent
Material Item Specification
Motorcraft Premium
Engine Coolant
VC
-4-A (in Oregon
VC- 5, in Canada
CXC- 10) ESE-
M97B44- A Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
VC
-7-A WSS-
M97B51- A1 Motorcraft Cooling
System Stop Leak
Pellets
VC-
6 or equivalent ESE-
M99B37- 5 except as
noted in ES-F65E-19A511- AA Klj . 1 ba
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indicates higher water content than required.
„ NOTE: The addition of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC- 6,
darkens Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from yellow to golden tan.
If Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow color) VC-7- A or equivalent
meeting Ford specification WSS- M97B51-A1 has a clear or pale yellow color, this
indicates higher water content than required.
„ Dark brown can indicate unauthorized stop leak may have been used. Use
Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets VC- 6 or equivalent meeting Ford
specification ESE-M99B37- 5 except as noted in ES-F65E-19A511- AA only.
„ A light or reddish brown color indicates that rust may be present in the cooling
system. Flush the system and refill with the correct mixture of water and engine
coolant.
„ An iridescent sheen on top of the coolant or a milky brown color can indicate a
trace of oil is entering the system. For additional information on engine diagnosis,
refer to Section 303 - 00 .
3. If the engine coolant appearance is acceptable, test the engine coolant freezing point
range with the special tool. The freezing point should be in the range - 50°F to -10°F. If
the vehicle is driven in cold climates less than - 34°F, it may be necessary to increase the
coolant concentration to get adequate freeze protection.
„Maximum coolant concentration is 60/40.
„ Minimum coolant concentration is 40/60.
4. Check the coolant system conditions:
„If the intercooler fluid is low, add the specified coolant mixture only.
„ If the intercooler coolant fluid tests weak, add straight engine coolant until the
readings are within acceptable levels.
„ If the engine coolant tests strong, remove some of the engine coolant and add
water until readings are within acceptable levels.
5. If the concern remains after the inspection, determine the symptom(s). GO to Symptom Chart .
6. Verify the cooling system is correctly filled and bled. Refer to Supercharger Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
Symptom Chart
Pinpoint Tests PINPOINT TEST A: LOSS OF COOLANT SYMPTOM CHART
Condition
Possible Sources Action
z Loss of intercooler
coolant z
Intercooler.
z Intercooler
radiator.
z Water pump.
z Coolant hoses.
z Degas bottle. z
Go To Pinpoint Test A . Klj . 3 ba
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Component Tests Test Step Result / Action to
Take A1 CHECK THE INTERCOOLER COOLANT LEVEL
WARNING: Never remove the pressure relief cap under
any conditions while the engine is operating. Failure to follow
these instructions could result in damage to the cooling system
or engine and/or personal injury. To avoid having scalding hot
coolant or steam blow out of the cooling system, use extreme
care when removing the pressure relief cap from a hot degas
bottle. Wait until the engine has cooled, then wrap a thick cloth
around the pressure relief cap and turn it slowly one turn
(counterclockwise). Step back while the pressure is released
from the cooling system. When certain all the pressure has
been released, remove the pressure relief cap (still with a
cloth). NOTE: Allow the engine to cool before checking the engine
coolant level. The engine must be off to check the coolant.
z Key in OFF position.
z Visually check the intercooler coolant level at the degas bottle.
z Is the coolant level within specification? Yes
GO to
A2 .
No
REFILL the coolant
as necessary. GO
to A2 .
A2 CHECK THE DEGAS BOTTLE PRESSURE RELIEF CAP
z
WARNING: Never remove the pressure relief cap under
any conditions while the engine is operating. Failure to follow
these instructions could result in damage to the cooling system
or engine and/or personal injury. To avoid having scalding hot
coolant or steam blow out of the cooling system, use extreme
care when removing the pressure relief cap from a hot degas
bottle. Wait until the engine has cooled, then wrap a thick cloth
around the pressure relief cap and turn it slowly one turn
(counterclockwise). Step back while the pressure is released
from the cooling system. When certain all the pressure has
been released, remove the pressure relief cap (still with a
cloth).
z Remove the pressure relief cap.
z Inspect the pressure relief cap for foreign material between the
sealing gasket and the diaphragm.
z Is the pressure relief cap OK? Yes
GO to
A3 .
No
CLEAN or INSTALL
a new pressure
relief cap. TEST the
system for normal
operation. A3 CHECK THE DEGAS BOTTLE
z
WARNING: Never remove the pressure relief cap under
any conditions while the engine is operating. Failure to follow
these instructions could result in damage to the cooling system
or engine and/or personal injury. To avoid having scalding hot
coolant or steam blow out of the cooling system, use extreme
care when removing the pressure relief cap from a hot degas
bottle. Wait until the engine has cooled, then wrap a thick cloth
around the pressure relief cap and turn it slowly one turn
(counterclockwise). Step back while the pressure is released
from the cooling system. When certain all the pressure has
been released, remove the pressure relief cap (still with a
cloth).
z NOTE: The engine must be cool when coolant is added to the degas
bottle.
z Add coolant to the degas bottle until fluid is between the coolant fill
level marks.
z Does the degas bottle leak? Yes
INSTALL a new
degas bottle. TEST
the system for
normal operation.
No
CARRY OUT the
cooling system
pressure test.
REFER to the
Component Tests
in this section.
REPAIR as
necessary. TEST
the system for
normal operation. Klj . 4 ba
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Pressure Test
1. Turn the engine OFF.
2. WARNING: Never remove the pressure relief cap under any conditions while the
engine is operating. Failure to follow these instructions could result in damage to the
cooling system or engine and/or personal injury. To avoid having scalding hot coolant or
steam blow out of the cooling system, never remove the pressure relief cap from a hot
degas bottle. Wait until the engine has cooled, then wrap a thick cloth around the
pressure relief cap and turn it slowly one turn (counterclockwise). Step back while the
pressure is released from the cooling system. When certain all the pressure has been
released, remove the pressure relief cap (still with a cloth).
Check the intercooler coolant level. For additional information, refer to Supercharger Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
3. Connect the Radiator/Heater Core Pressure Tester to the degas bottle nipple. Install a pressure test pump to the quick- connect fitting of the test adapter.
4. NOTE: If the plunger of the pump is depressed too fast, an erroneous pressure reading will
result.
Slowly depress the plunger of the pressure test pump until the pressure gauge reading stops
increasing and note the highest pressure reading obtained.
5. If the pressure relief cap does not hold pressure, remove and wash the pressure relief cap in clean water to dislodge all foreign particles from the gaskets. Check the sealing surface in the
filler neck.
6. If 69 kPa (10 psi) cannot be reached, install a new pressure relief cap. If more than 12 kPa (18 psi) shows on the gauge, install a new pressure relief cap.
7. CAUTION: If the pressure drops, check for leaks at the intercooler hoses or other
system components and connections. Any leaks which are found must be corrected and
the system rechecked.
NOTE: Intercooler system is not connected to the main engine cooling system.
Pressurize the intercooler cooling system as described in Step 4 (using a pressure relief cap
that operates within the specified upper and lower pressure limits). Observe the gauge reading
for approximately two minutes; refer to General Specifications. Pressure should not drop during
this time. zIf the pressure drops and no external leak is found, the intercooler may be the cause.
Remove and inspect the intercooler. Install a new intercooler if necessary.
8. Release the system pressure by loosening the pressure relief cap. Check the coolant level and replenish, if necessary, with the correct coolant mixture. For additional information, refer to
Supercharger Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
Cap WARNING: Never remove the pressure relief cap under any conditions while the engine is Klj . 5 ba
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