Section 1183 (Engine Mechanical - 3.5L): Assembly: Engine: Material

2005 Ford Crown Victoria Special EditionSECTION Material
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ITEM SPECIFICATION TABLE

Item Specification
Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone TA-357 WSE-M4G323-A6
Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep ZC-31-A -
Motorcraft® Premium Gold Engine Coolant with Bittering Agent (US); Motorcraft® Premium Gold Engine Coolant (Canada) VC-7-B (US); CVC-7-A (Canada); or equivalent (yellow color) WSS-M97B51-A1
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP (US); Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada); or equivalent WSS-M2C930-A
Motorcraft® Specialty Green Engine Coolant with Bittering Agent (US); Motorcraft® Specialty Green Engine Coolant (Canada) VC-10-A (US); CVC-10-A (Canada) WSS-M97B55-A
Silicone Gasket Remover ZC-30 -
Thread Sealant with PTFE TA-24 WSK-M2G350-A2
Threadlock and Sealer TA-25 WSK-M2G351-A5
RENDER: 1.0x

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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.