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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2004ECONOLINE E150, VAN CARGO, 4.6 WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALCOOLING SYSTEM (MECHANICAL)ENGINE COOLINGSPECIFICATIONSENGINE COOLING GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 W
Engine Cooling General Specifications
2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 WSECTION Engine Cooling General Specifications
ENGINE COOLING GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Cooling System Capacity | |
| 4.6L | 22.6L (23.8 quarts) |
| 4.6L with aux rear heat | 24.6L (26.0 quarts) |
| 5.4L | 26.3L (27.8 quarts) |
| 5.4L with aux rear heat | 28.3L (29.8 quarts) |
| 6.8L | 27.9L (29.4 quarts) |
| 6.8L with aux rear heat | 29.9L (31.6 quarts) |
| 6.0L | 21.0L (22.2 quarts) |
| 6.0L with aux rear heat | 23.6L (24.9 quarts) |
| Coolant Type | |
| Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B, in Canada VC-7-C) | WSS-M97B51-A1 |
| Other Chemicals | |
| Motorcraft Cooling System Flush VC-1 | ESR-M14P7-A |
| Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets VC-6 | WSS-M99B37-B6 |
| Cooling System Pressure Test Specifications | 89-124 kPa (13-18 psi) held for two minutes without pressure drop |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Test Specifications | 89-124 kPa (13-18 psi) |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature - 4.6L, 5.4L | |
| Starts to open | 86.7-90.6°C (188-195 °F) |
| Fully open | 100°C(212°F) |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature - 6.8L | |
| Starts to open | 83-87°C (181-187 °F) |
| Fully open | 99°C(210°F) |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature - 6.0L | |
| Starts to open | 87-91°C (189-196°F) |
| Fully open | 104°C(219°F) |
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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.