Ford AM/FM stereo manual Coolant refill capacity, Severe climates, Maintenance and Specifications

Maintenance and Specifications

Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate manner. Follow your community’s regulations and standards for recycling and disposing of automotive fluids.

Coolant refill capacity

To find out how much fluid your vehicle’s cooling system can hold, refer to Refill capacities in this section.

Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this section.

Severe climates

If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –36° C [–34° F]):

•It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration above 50%.

•NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%.

•Increased engine coolant concentrations above 60% will decrease the overheat protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage.

•Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate freeze protection at the temperatures in which you drive in the winter months.

If you drive in extremely hot climates:

•It is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentration above 40%.

•NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%.

•Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will decrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage.

•Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage.

•Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate protection at the temperatures in which you drive.

Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system and engine protection.

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