What causes a coolant leak on a Ford Excursion?
What causes a coolant leak on a Ford Excursion?
In many 2005 Excursions, an anti-freeze leak can cause the temp sensor to record high engine temperatures. Always protect yourself with safety glasses and gloves when working with the coolant on your Excursion. Advance Auto coupon for
When to change the coolant on a Ford V-10?
The Ford maintenance schedule says to change the Premium Gold coolant after 5 years. The service instructions I found on the Ford web site say to just drain the radiator and refill. Does anyone know what percentage of the coolant gets drained this way? Does the V-10 have drain plugs to allow the block to be drained?
Where are the drain plugs on a Ford V-10 RV?
Do not be rough on the plastic drain cock. Open just enough to allow fluid to drain from the radiator. Remember, righty tighty, lefty loosey! If you find that you want to pull the block drain plugs, the block drain plugs are 3/8” hex head pipe plugs on each side of the block.
How much coolant does a Ford 4.2L have?
My 4.2L has 1.75g in the radiator and 2.45g in the block. DW’s 3.6L has 0.75g in the radiator and 1.65g in the block. Our 460 in the RV has 3g in the radiator and 3g in the block.
What to do when you do a coolant change on a V10?
Do check the condition of the radiator hoses. Also, after doing the coolant change and you take the vehicle for a drive watch the heat gauge. If it goes to high you need to stop right away and re-burp the radiator as there is an air pocket in the cooling system.. Picture of a V10’s radiator drain cock.
In many 2005 Excursions, an anti-freeze leak can cause the temp sensor to record high engine temperatures. Always protect yourself with safety glasses and gloves when working with the coolant on your Excursion. Advance Auto coupon for
What does misfire code do to coolant leak?
Please try again later. If you come to a misfire code in a ford vehicle check the spark plug and coil if you see moisture or coolant. That means you have a leaking intake manifold fix the leak first if or you will have a unhappy costumer. Loading…
Do not be rough on the plastic drain cock. Open just enough to allow fluid to drain from the radiator. Remember, righty tighty, lefty loosey! If you find that you want to pull the block drain plugs, the block drain plugs are 3/8” hex head pipe plugs on each side of the block.
