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Cooling System Flushing

Cooling System Flushing





Special Tool(s)

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

4. NOTE: Refer to the Pro Flush and Fill, Coolant Flush and Fill operating instructions for specific vehicle hook-up.

Using the special tools, flush the engine and radiator.

Use Motorcraft Premium Cooling System Flush VC-1 meeting Ford specification ESR-M 14P7-A.
5. Install the thermostat.
6. Backflush the heater core.
7. Fill the cooling system.