General Specifications Chart

2004 Ford Escape 2.0 BSECTION General Specifications Chart
General Specifications Chart

Item Specification
Cooling System Capacities 
2.0L Zetec Manual trans - 7.0L (7.4 quart)
3.0L 4V 10.0L (10.5 quart)
Coolant Types Caution: Do not mix coolant types. 
Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B) WSS-M97B51-A1 (yellow color)
Other Chemicals 
Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets VC-6 WSS-M99B37-B6
Motorcraft Premium Cooling System Flush VC-1 ESR-M14P7-A
Cooling System Pressure Test Specification 
Radiator 138 kPa (20 psi)
Radiator Cap Pressure Test Specification 
Radiator cap 120 kPa (17.4 psi) to 150 kPa (21.7 psi)
Thermostat Opening Temperatures 
Starts to open (2.0L Zetec) 90° - 94°C (194° - 201°F)
Starts to open (3.0L 4V) 90-93°C (194-200°F)
Fully open (2.0L Zetec) 106°C (223°F)
Fully open (3.0L4V) 106°C (223°F)
RENDER: 1.0x

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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.
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