Flushing
Engine and Radiator FlushingSpecial Tool(s)
1. WARNING: Never remove the pressure relief cap while the engine is operating or when the cooling system is hot. Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to the cooling system or engine or personal injury. To avoid having scalding hot coolant or steam blow out of the degas bottle when removing the PM, Sam relief cap, wait until the engine has cooled, then wrap a thick cloth around the pressure relief cap and turn it slowly. Step back while the pressure is released from the cooling system. When you are sure all the pressure has been released, turn and remove the pressure relief cap (still with a cloth).
Drain the cooling system.
2. Remove the water thermostat.
3. Install the water hose connection without the water thermostat.
4. NOTE: For additional information, refer to the cooling system Flush-All Operating Instructions for specific vehicle hook-up.
Use cooling system Flush-All, Flush Kit Hardware Package and Drain Kit to flush the engine and radiator.
Use Premium Cooling System Flush VC-1 meeting Ford specification ESR-M14P7-A.
5. Install the water thermostat.
6. Back flush the heater core.
7. Fill the cooling system.