5. Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture, to
within the FULL COLD level, or within the COLD FILL or MIN / MAX
range as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending upon
application). 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, 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.
If your vehicle is equipped with a diesel engine,refer to your
operator’s manual.
Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined previously in theAdding
engine coolantsection.
Maintenance and Specifications
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Console
overhead ....................................56
Controls
power seat .................................75
steering column ........................65
Coolant ......................................197
checking and adding ..............198
refill capacities ................201, 260
specifications ..........................245
temperature gauge ...................28
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................63
Customer Assistance ........152, 170
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................180
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ......171–172
Getting roadside assistance ...152
Getting the service you
need .........................................170
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................173
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................172
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................50
Diesel exhaust fluid
(DEF) ........................................210
Diesel Particulate Filter
(DPF) ........................................218
Dipstick
engine oil .................................193
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........245Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................108
E
Electronic message center .........30
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................162
Emission control
system ................................222, 270
catalytic converter ..................187
Engine ................................262–263
cleaning ...................................176
coolant .............................197–198
fail-safe cooling .......................202
lubrication specifications .......245
Engine fan .................................198
Engine oil ..................................192
checking and adding ..............193
dipstick ....................................193
filter, specifications ................194
oil pressure gauge ....................28
recommendations ...................194
refill capacities ........................260
specifications ..........................245
F
Fail safe cooling ........................202
Fan, Engine Cooling .................198
Flashers, hazard ........................153
Fuel ............................................204
calculating fuel economy .......216
capacity ...................................261
choosing the right fuel ...206–207
detergent in fuel .....................209
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................................204
filter, specifications ................204
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