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COOLING SYSTEM—3.0L VULCAN ENGINE ONLY— Article No.

VARIOUS COOLANT RELATED SYMPTOMS— 01-11-6

CONTAMINATED OR DISCOLORED COOLANT

FORD: 1996-1999 TAURUS

MERCURY: 1996-1999 SABLE

NOTE repairs were performed.

THIS ARTICLE DOES NOT APPLY TO GULF

• 1996-97 3.0L Vulcan - If bypass kit was

COAST COUNTRY (GCC) VEHICLES EQUIPPED

previously installed, then install new water pump

WITH ENGINE OIL COOLER. A SEPARATE TSB

(1F1Z-8501-AA) and perform the entire

WILL BE RELEASED SOON FOR THESE

SEDIMENT/CHEMICAL FLUSH and fill procedure.

APPLICATION.

If bypass kit was NOT previously installed, Install

coolant bypass kit (F7DZ-8522-AB) OR

ISSUE

(METHONAL VEHICLES F8DZ-8522-CC), new

Some vehicles may exhibit cooling system

water pump (1F1Z-8501-AA) and perform the

conditions such as:

entire SEDIMENT/CHEMICAL FLUSH and fill

• Contaminated/corroded coolant procedures.

• Leaking/Cracked/Discolored Coolant Overflow • 1998 3.0L Vulcan - Install Coolant bypass kit

bottles (F8DZ-8522-BA) on vehicles built 9/1/1997 -

1/23/1998. Install water pump (1F1Z-8501-AA) on

• Vibration or thumping from engine

all 1998 models regardless of build date. Perform

• Leaking heater core

the entire SEDIMENT/CHEMICAL FLUSH if

• Coolant overflow

bypass kit was NOT previously installed. If

• High temperature gauge readings bypass was previously installed or vehicle is

outside the coolant bypass build range the

• Fluctuating temperature gauge

CHEMICAL FLUSH and Fill procedure may be

• Stuck Thermostat

sufficient.

• Heater hose leaks

• 1999 3.0L Vulcan - Perform FLUSH AND FILL

• Leaking head gasket

PROCEDURE AND CHEMICAL FLUSH ONLY.

• Lack of heat

SERVICE PROCEDURE

This may be caused by:

1. Perform normal diagnostics as outlined in the

• Coolant level that falls below the cold fill range

Cooling System Symptom charts located in the

due to un-serviced leaks, improper fill after

appropriate model year Workshop Manual.

service and lack of coolant level maintenance that

Service as required.

may lead to cooling system overheat damage.

2. If not previously installed, install appropriate

NOTE

Coolant By-Pass Kit. Refer to the Instruction

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE COOLANT

sheet included in the kit for details.

CAN BE SAFELY FILLED TO THE TOP OF THE

CLEAR PORTION OF THE BOTTLE (WHEN THE 3. Install water pump on 1996-98 models only.

ENGINE IS COLD) TO PROVIDE EXTRA Refer to Workshop manual, Section 03-01A for

RESERVE COOLANT. (FIGURE 11). replacement details.

• Bank to bank coolant flow imbalance on some

4. Perform the following flush and fill procedures if

1996-98 model year vehicles.

coolant is discolored.

ACTION

Perform the following repairs based on model year

application. Check repair history to determine if prior

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COOLING SYSTEM—3.0L VULCAN ENGINE ONLY— Article No.VARIOUS COOLANT RELATED SYMPTOMS— 01-11-6CONTAMINATED OR DISCOLORED COOLANTFORD: 1996-1999 TAURUSME

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Article No. 01-11-6 Cont’d.FLUSH AND FILL PROCEDURE RECOMMENDED 14. Remove lower radiator hose from radiator andTOOLS discard clamp.The tools shown i

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Article No. 01-11-6 Cont’d.32. Tighten core plug retaining nuts to 3.2 N•m (28 46. Turn engine off and let chemical solution soaklb-in). See Figure 7.

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Article No. 01-11-6 Cont’d.65. Remove rubber cap from the water pump. 77. CAUTION: If air discharge remains cool andengine coolant temperature gauge d

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Article No. 01-11-6 Cont’d.OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE 011106C Perform Chemical Flush 1.6 Hrs.SUPERSEDES: 97-24-16, 99-6-8 And Fill ProceduresWARR

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Article No. 01-11-6 Cont’d.Figure 2 - Article 01-11-6 Figure 4 - Article 01-11-6Figure 3 - Article 01-11-6 Figure 5 - Article 01-11-6PAGE 6

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Article No. 01-11-6 Cont’d.Figure 6 - Article 01-11-6 Figure 8 - Article 01-11-6Figure 7 - Article 01-11-6 Figure 9 - Article 01-11-6PAGE 7

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Article No. 01-11-6 Cont’d.Figure 10 - Article 01-11-6Figure 11 - Article 01-11-6PAGE 8

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