Engine Cooling: Notes

2013 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor, FWDSECTION Notes
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SPECIAL TOOLS

G06139343
3-Way HD Antifreeze Coolant Test Kit
328-2050-62291 or equivalent
G06063025
Coolant/Battery Refractometer
300-ROB75240 or equivalent
G07399030
D-Gas Adapter
300-OTC-014-R1068
G07399031
Radiator Tester
STN12270 or equivalent
G07411225
UView® Combustion Leak Tester
UVU560000-R or equivalent
G06139341
Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware or equivalent scan tool
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Motorcraft® Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Concentrated
VC-3-B (US); CVC-3-B2 (Canada)
WSS-M97B44-D
Motorcraft® Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted
VC-3DIL-B (US); CVC-3DIL-B (Canada)
WSS-M97B44-D2
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.