Procedures

Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

Materials

1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Refer to: Engine Cooling System Health and Safety Precautions. Engine Cooling System Health and Safety Precautions

2. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview. Service and Repair
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4. NOTE: Be prepared to capture escaping fluid.

General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

1. General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

3. NOTE: Remove the 2 bolts from the SOBDMC/TCM coolant expansion tank and raise the front of the reservoir to about a 30 degree angle. This will speed the initial fill process and ensure adequate initial fill volume.

Angle: 30

4. NOTE: Fill the coolant expansion tank until air bubbles stop entering the tank from the SOBDMC/TCM.

Material: Motorcraft(R) Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted / VC-3DIL-B (WSS-M97B44-D2)

5. Torque: 8 Nm 5.

1. Place transmission selector in park.
2. Turn the ignition key to run or, if equipped, press the START button. Confirm the SOBDMC/TCM coolant pump is running by feeling for vibration at the pump.
3. Watch for air bubbles entering the coolant expansion tank from the SOBDMC/ TCM. Add coolant to the coolant expansion tank if the level falls below the MIN mark. Bleeding is complete when bubbling stops.
Material: Motorcraft(R) Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted / VC-3DIL-B (WSS-M97B44-D2)
4. Turn off ignition. Check and fill the coolant expansion tank until the coolant level is between the MIN and MAX marks. Material: Motorcraft(R) Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted / VC-3DIL-B (WSS-M97B44-D2)
5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 if necessary.