FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Flushing

Cooling System Flushing -Engine and Radiator





Special Tool(s)

1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Remove the water thermostat.
3. Install the water hose connection without the water thermostat.

4. NOTE: Refer to the cooling system Flush-All Flusher Operating Instructions for specific vehicle hook-up.

Using the special tools, flush the engine and radiator.
^ Use Ford Premium Cooling System Flush F1AZ-19A503-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M14P7-A for vehicles filled with Premium Engine Coolant E2FZ-19549-AA (CXC-10 in Canada, F5FZ-19549-CC in Oregon) or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M971344-A (green color).
5. Install the water thermostat.
6. Backflush the heater core if necessary.
7. Fill the cooling system.