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Cooling System Specifications

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COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

Model Specification
Coolant Replacement Interval
Green Coolant 45,000
Orange Coolant 150,000
Coolant Capacity (Includes Heater) (1)
Continental 16.0 Qts. (15.1L)
Contour, Cougar & Mystique
2.0L
A/T 7.5 Qts. (7.1L)
M/T 7.0 Qts. (6.6L)
2.5L
A/T 9.1 Qts. (8.6L)
M/T 8.9 Qts. (8.4L)
Crown Victoria & Grand Marquis 19.0 Qts.(17.9L)
Escort
2.0L (3)
A/T 7.5 Qts. (7.1L)
M/T 7.0 Qts. (6.6L)
2.0L (P)
A/T 7.9 Qts. (7.5L)
M/T 5.8 Qts. (5.5L)
Focus 6.1 Qts. (5.8L)
LS
3.0L 10.6 Qts. (10.0L)
3.9L 11.3 Qts. (10.7L)
Mustang 19.0 Qts (17.9L)
Sable & Taurus
3.0L (U) 12.7 Qts. (12.0L)
3.0L (S) 10.6 Qts. (10.0L)
Town Car 19.0 Qts. (17.9L)
Pressure Cap
Continental, Cougar, Contour & Mystique 13-18 Lbs.
Except Continental, Cougar, Contour & Mystique 16 Lbs.
Thermostat Opens
Continental
Starts 183-190°F (84-88°C)
Fully Open 210°F (99°C)
Contour, Cougar & Mystique (2)
Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis
Starts 189-199°F (87-93°C)
Fully Open 219°F (104°C)
Escort
2.0L (VIN 3)
Starts 194-201°F (90-94°C)
Fully Open 223°F (106°C)
2.0L (VIN P)
Starts 188-192°F (87-89°C)
Fully Open 212°F (100°C)
Focus
2.0L (VIN P)
Start 190°F (88°C)
Fully Open 215°F (102°C)
2.0L (VIN 3)
Start 197°F (92°C)
Fully Open 222°F (106°C)
LS
Starts 192-199°F (89-93°C)
Fully Open 219°F (104°C)
Mustang
3.8L
Starts 189-196°F (87-91°C)
Fully Open 219°F (104°C)
4.6L
Starts 192-199°F (89-93°C)
Fully Open 219°F (104°C)
Sable & Taurus
Starts 175-182°F (79.5-83.3°C)
Fully Open 210°F (99°C)
Town Car
Starts 192-199°F (89-93°C)
Fully Open 219°F (104°C)
(1) Not including reservoir bottle.
(2) Information is not available from manufacturer.