Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1990 Ford Cutaway 7.3 MFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Cooling System Capacities
COOLING SYSTEM CAPACITIES
| Application | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9L | ||
| With A/C | 15 qts. (14L) | |
| With Standard or Super Cooling | 18 qts. (17L) | |
| 5.0L | ||
| Standard Cooling | 17.7 qts. (16.6L) | |
| With A/C or Super Cooling | 18.5 qts. (17.5L) | |
| 5.8L | ||
| Standard Cooling | 20 qts. (19L) | |
| With A/C or Super Cooling | 21 qts. (20L) | |
| 7.3L | 31 qts. (29L) | |
| 7.5L | 28 qts. (26L) | |
COOLING SYSTEM CAPACITIES
| Application | Quantity | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9L | |||
| Manual Transmission | |||
| Standard Cooling | 13 qts. (12L) | ||
| With A/C or Super Cooling | 14 qts. (13L) | ||
| Automatic Transmission | |||
| With A/C | 15 qts. (14L) | ||
| With Standard or Super Cooling | 14 qts. (13L) | ||
| 5.0L | |||
| Manual Transmission | |||
| Standard Cooling | 13 qts. (12L) | ||
| With A/C | 14 qts. (13L) | ||
| With Super Cooling | 15 qts. (14L) | ||
| Automatic Transmission | |||
| Standard Cooling | 14 qts. (13L) | ||
| With A/C | 14 qts. (13L) | ||
| With Super Cooling | 15 qts. (14L) | ||
| 5.8L | |||
| Manual Transmission | |||
| Standard Cooling | 15 qts. (14L) | ||
| With A/C | 16 qts. (15L) | ||
| With Super Cooling | 17 qts. (16L) | ||
| Automatic Transmission | |||
| Standard Cooling | 16 qts. (15L) | ||
| With A/C | 16 qts. (15L) | ||
| With Super Cooling | 17 qts. (16L) | ||
| 7.3L | 29 qts. (27L) | ||
| 7.5L | 18 qts. (17L) | ||
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.