Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Supercharger Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding
Draining
WARNING: Never remove the pressure relief cap while the engine is operating or when the cooling system is hot. Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to the cooling system or engine or personal injury. To avoid having scalding hot coolant or steam blow out of the degas bottle when removing the pressure relief cap, wait until the engine has cooled, then wrap a thick cloth around the pressure relief cap and turn it slowly. Step back while the pressure is released from the cooling system. When certain all the pressure has been released, (still with a cloth) turn and remove the pressure relief cap.
CAUTION: The coolant must be recovered in a suitable, clean container for reuse. If the coolant is contaminated, it must be recycled or disposed of correctly and replaced.
CAUTION: Some vehicle cooling systems are filled with Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant VC-4-A (in Oregon VC-5, in Canada CXC-10) or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A (green color). Others are filled with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B51-A1 (yellow color). Always fill the cooling system with the same coolant that is present in the system. Do not mix coolant types.
NOTE: The addition of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC-6, darkens Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from yellow to golden tan.
NOTE: Less than 80% of coolant capacity can be recovered with the engine in the vehicle. Dirty, rusty or contaminated coolant requires replacement.
1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Remove the lower hose from the intercooler radiator and allow the coolant to drain.
Filling and Bleeding
CAUTION: Engine coolant provides freeze protection, boil protection, cooling efficiency and corrosion protection to the engine and cooling components. In order to obtain these protections, the engine coolant must be maintained at the correct concentration and fluid level in the degas bottle.
CAUTION: Some vehicle cooling systems are filled with Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant VC-4-A (in Oregon VC-5, in Canada CXC-10) or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A (green color). Others are filled with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B51-A1 (yellow color). Always fill the cooling system with the same coolant that is present in the system. Do not mix coolant types.
NOTE: The addition of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC-6, darkens Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from yellow to golden tan.
NOTE: When adding engine coolant, use a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and clean, drinkable water.
1. To maintain the integrity of the coolant and the cooling system:
1. Add Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant VC-4-A (in Oregon VC-5, in Canada CXC-10) or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A (green color), or Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSSM97B51- A1 (yellow color). Use the same coolant that was drained from the cooling system. Do not mix coolant types.
2. Do not add/mix orange-colored Motorcraft Speciality Orange Engine Coolant VC-2 or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D. Mixing coolants may degrade the coolant's corrosion protection.
3. Do not add alcohol, methanol, brine, or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze. These can cause engine damage from overheating or freezing.
4. Do not mix with recycled coolant unless it meets the requirements of Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A or WSS-M97B51-A1. Not all coolant recycling processes meet these Ford specifications. Use of such coolants can harm the engine and cooling system components.
2. Fill the degas bottle. Use Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant VC-4-A (in Oregon VC-5, in Canada CXC-10) or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A (green color), or Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B51-A1 (yellow color). Use the same coolant that was drained from the cooling system. Do not mix coolant types.
3. Start the engine and allow to run until coolant circulation is observed in the intercooler degas bottle. Absence of circulation indicates air is trapped in the system.
- Turn the engine off.
4. Add coolant as needed. Use Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant VC-4-A (in Oregon VC-5, in Canada CXC-10) or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A (green color), or Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B51-A1 (yellow color). Use the same coolant that was drained from the cooling system. Do not mix coolant types.
5. Repeat the above procedure to make sure all entrapped air is released.
Component Tests
Pressure Test
1. Turn the engine OFF.
2. WARNING: Never remove the pressure relief cap under any conditions
while the
engine is operating. Failure to follow these instructions could result in damage ...
Supercharger Cooling System Flushing
1. WARNING: Never remove the pressure relief cap while the engine is
operating or
when the cooling system is hot. Failure to follow these instructions can result
in damage
to the cooling system or e ...
Other materials:
Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) Actuator - 3.8L
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information,
refer to Section.
2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to
Section.
3. Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional informat ...
Cleaning the alloy wheels
Note: Do not use chrome cleaner, metal cleaner or polish on wheels and
wheel covers.
A clearcoat paint finish coats aluminum wheels and wheel covers.
In order to maintain their condition:
• Clean weekly with Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner. Use a sponge ...
Switch - Exterior Rear View Mirror Control
Removal
1. CAUTION: Use a shop towel or similar material between the tool
and the front door
trim panel or damage to the front door trim panel may occur.
Position the window regulator switch plate aside.
1. Pull at service notch.
2. Lift to release ...