Section 265 (Engine Cooling): Specifications: Notes

2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 WSECTION Notes
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Cooling System Capacity 
4.2L 22.0L (23.3 quarts)
4.6L 23.7L (25.0 quarts)
5.4L 27.4L (29.0 quarts)
7.3L 28.5L (30.0 quarts)
Coolant Type 
Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant VC-4-A (in Oregon VC-5, in Canada CXC-10) ESE-M97B44-A
Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B) WSS-M97B51 -A1
Other Chemicals 
Motorcraft Cooling System Flush VC-1 ESR-M14P7-A
Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets VC-6 ESE-M99B37-5 except as noted in ES-F6SE-19A511-AA
Cooling System Pressure Test Specifications -
Radiator Cap Pressure Test Specifications -
Thermostat Opening Temperature - 4.2L, 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)
7.3L Diesel -
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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