radiator and heater hoses 99 Taurus Vulcan

Steven Stone wrote:
>> I want to change radiator and heater hoses on my 99 Taurus 3.0/Vulcan.
>> Normally this type thing is pretty simple, but on this car it looks
>> like a real mess.
>
> I feel your pain. These days very few cars are made to be worked on by
> mere mortals. A factory shop manual can be your friend.So can a well
> crafted google search that may find the words of others who have been
> thru the same thing.

1. Remove the battery and battery tray. For additional information, refer to
«Section 414-01».

2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «Cooling
System Draining, Filling and Bleeding» below in this section.

3. Disconnect the upper radiator hose.

4. Disconnect the degas return hose.

5. Using the special tool, disconnect the upper transmission cooler line.

6. Remove the two A/C condenser retaining bolts.

7. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to
«Section 100-02».

8. Remove the radiator support bracket bolts and the radiator support bracket.

9. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.

10. Disconnect the lower transmission cooler line.

11. Remove the two bolts retaining the condenser to the radiator.

12. Remove the bolt retaining the P/S cooler to the radiator.

13. Remove the nuts and the radiator support brackets.

14. Remove the radiator from the vehicle.

15. To install, reverse the removal procedure.


Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding


Draining

WARNING:
To avoid personal injury, do not unscrew the coolant pressure relief cap while
engine is operating or hot. The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot
liquid can come out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly.

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.

Note:
About 80% of coolant capacity can be recovered with the engine in the vehicle.
Dirty, rusty or contaminated coolant requires replacement.

1. Release the pressure in the cooling system by slowly turning the pressure
relief cap one half turn counterclockwise. When the pressure is released, remove
the pressure relief cap.

2. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «Section
100-02».

3. Remove the seven screws and the three bolts. Remove the air dam.

4. Place a suitable container below the radiator draincock (8115).

1. Open the draincock and allow to drain.

2 Close the radiator draincock when finished.

5. Install the air dam. Install the seven screws and the three bolts.

6. Lower the vehicle.


Filling-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 proper
concentration and fluid level in the degas bottle.

When adding engine coolant, use a 60/40 mixture of clean drinkable water and
engine coolant.

To maintain the integrity of the coolant and the cooling system:

Add Premium Engine Coolant E2FZ-19549-AA (CXC-8-B in Canada, F5FZ-19549-CC in
Oregon) or an equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A.

Do not add orange-colored EXTENDED LIFE COOLANT such as F6AZ-19544-A or
equivalent, meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D. Mixing coolants may degrade
the coolant's corrosion protection.

Do not add alcohol or methanol or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or
methanol antifreeze. These can cause engine damage from overheating or freezing.

Do not mix with recycled coolant unless it meets the requirements of Ford
specification ESE-M97B44-A. Not all coolant recycling processes meet this
specification; use of such a coolant may harm the engine and cooling system
components.

1. Add the correct engine coolant mixture to the degas bottle until the coolant
level is between the "COOLANT FILL LEVEL" marks.

2. Select the maximum heater temperature and blower motor speed settings.
Position the control to discharge air at A/C vents in instrument panel (04320).

3. Start the engine and allow to idle. While engine is idling, feel for hot air
at A/C vents.

4. CAUTION:
If air discharge remains cool and engine coolant temperature gauge does not
move, engine coolant level is low in engine and must be filled. Stop engine,
allow to cool and fill cooling system.

Start engine and allow to idle until normal operating temperature is reached.
Hot air should discharge from A/C vents. The engine coolant temperature gauge
should maintain a stabilized reading in the middle of the NORMAL range and the
upper radiator hose (8260) should feel hot to the touch.

5. Shut the engine off and allow to cool.

6. Check the engine for coolant leaks.

7. Check the engine coolant level in degas bottle and fill as necessary.



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Mortimer Schnerd, RN
mschnerdatcarolina.rr.com
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