Engine Cooling: Notes

2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWDSECTION Notes
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Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0000039Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
73III Automotive Meter 105-R0057 or equivalent
GF0000633Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Battery/Antifreeze Tester 014-R1060 or equivalent
GF0000632Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Pressure Test Kit 014-R1072 or equivalent
GF0000049Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware or equivalent scan tool Β 
Material

Item Specification
Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant with Bittering Agent (bittered in US only)
VC-7-B (US); CVC-7-A (Canada); or equivalent (yellow color)
WSS-M97B51-A1
RENDER: 1.0x

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