Flushing

Flushing - Engine and Radiator

1. WARNING: Do not open the cooling system while it is hot or while the engine is running. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. 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 Flusher Operating Instructions for specific vehicle hook-up.

Use an appropriate cooling system flusher to flush the engine and radiator.
Use Motorcraft Cooling System Flush VC-1 or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M14P7-A.
5. Install the water thermostat.
6. Backflush the heater core.
7. Fill the cooling system.