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Add the proper mixture of coolant and water to the cooling system by
following these steps:
1. Before you begin, turn the engine off and let it cool.
2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolant
pressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir (a translucent plastic bottle).
Slowly turn cap counterclockwise (left) until pressure begins to release.
3. Step back while the pressure releases.
4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use the
cloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap.
5. Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture, to
within the COLD FILL RANGE or the FULL COLD level on the reservoir.
If you removed the radiator cap in an overflow system, fill the radiator
until the coolant is visible and radiator is almost full.
6. Replace the cap. Turn until tightly installed. Cap must be tightly
installed to prevent coolant loss.
After any coolant has been added, check the coolant concentration (refer
toChecking engine coolant). If the concentration is not 50/50
(protection to –34°F/–36°C), drain some coolant and adjust the
concentration. It may take several drains and additions to obtain a 50/50
coolant concentration.
Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in the coolant
reservoir should be checked the next few times you drive the vehicle. If
necessary, add enough 50/50 concentration of engine coolant and
distilled water to bring the liquid level to the proper level.
If you have to add more than 1.0 quart (1.0 liter) of engine coolant per
month, have your authorized dealer check the engine cooling system.
Your cooling system may have a leak. Operating an engine with a low
level of coolant can result in engine overheating and possible engine
damage.
Recycled engine coolant
Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine
coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available.
Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate
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
toMaintenance product specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
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Items CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Engine coolant11.1 quarts
(10.5L)
(3.7L engine)
6
•MotorcraftSpecialty
Green Engine Coolant
4
•VC-10-A2 (US)
•CVC-10-A (Canada) /
WSS-M97B55-A
•MotorcraftSpecialty
Orange Engine Coolant
(US)
•MotorcraftSpecialty
Orange Engine Coolant
(Canada)
4
•VC-3-B (US)
•CVC-3-B (Canada) /
WSS-M97B44-D
Power steering fluid
(except EcoBoost
engine)Between MAX and
MIN on reservoirMotorcraft
MERCONVATFXT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Windshield washer fluid Fill as requiredMotorcraftPremium
Windshield Washer
Concentrate (US)
Premium Quality
Windshield Washer Fluid
(Canada)ZC-32-A (US)
CXC-37-(A, B, D, and F)
(Canada) /
WSB-M8B16-A2/- -
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Items CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Fuel tank19.0 gallons
(71.9L)——
1Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.2Automatic transmissions that require MERCONLV should only use MERCONLV fluid. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationto determine the correct service interval. Use of any fluid
other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.3Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the
requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C929-A (3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine) or WSS-M2C930-A
(3.7L V6 engine) and the API Certification mark.4Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. Check the coolant bottle labeling for the
correct fluid type to use.5See your authorized dealer for fluid level checking or filling.63.5L EcoBoost engine - 11.4 quarts (10.8L)
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cleaning ...................................288
coolant .....................................307
fail-safe cooling .......................311
idle speed control ...................305
lubrication specifications .......336
refill capacities ........................336
service points ..................298–299
Engine block heater .................221
Engine oil ..................................301
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................301
checking and adding ..............301
dipstick ....................................301
filter, specifications ................335
refill capacities ........................336
specifications ..........................336
Event data recording ....................6
Exhaust fumes ..........................220
F
Fail safe cooling ........................311
Fleet MyKey programming ......100
Floor mats ...................................97
Fluid capacities .........................336
Fog lamps ....................................58
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................249
Fuel ............................................313
calculating fuel
economy ............................20, 319
cap ...........................................315
capacity ...................................336
choosing the right fuel ...........316
detergent in fuel .....................318
filler funnel .............................318
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................313, 315, 319
filter, specifications ........313, 335fuel pump shut-off ..................257
improving fuel economy ........319
octane rating ...................317, 340
quality ......................................317
running out of fuel .........273, 318
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................313
Fuses ..........................................258
G
Garage door opener ....................93
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............315
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................319
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................257
Headlamps ...................................56
aiming ........................................62
autolamp system .......................57
bulb specifications ....................65
daytime running lights .............61
flash to pass ..............................61
high beam .................................58
turning on and off ....................56
Heated Seats .....................131–132
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................48, 51
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................93
Hood ..........................................297
I
Ignition ...............................216, 340
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