MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2015–2017 source collection · Additional coverage

Cooling System Flushing

Engine Cooling - 3.7L Duratec (227kW 301PS)

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flusher. Dispose of old coolant and flushing water contaminated with antifreeze and cleaning chemicals in accordance with local, state or federal laws.

1. Add Motorcraft® Premium Cooling System Flush to the cooling system and follow the directions on the package.

Material

: Motorcraft® Premium Cooling System Flush / VC-1 (ESR-M14P7-A)

2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Cooling System Draining and Vacuum Filling .

3. Remove the radiator. Refer to: Radiator .

NOTE: Radiator internal pressure must not exceed 138 kPa (20 psi). Damage to the radiator can result.

4. Backflush the radiator with radiator turned so the upper radiator hose is at the top and with a high-pressure hose in the upper hose location.

5. Remove the thermostat. Refer to: Thermostat .

6. Install the coolant inlet connection without the thermostat.

Torque

: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

7. Backflush the engine. Position the high-pressure water hose into the engine through the upper radiator hose and backflush the engine.

8. Install the thermostat. Refer to: Thermostat .

9. Install the radiator. Refer to: Radiator .

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