Heater Core Backflushing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Material
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Premium Cooling System Flush VC-1 |
ESR-M14P7-A |
- Partially drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding .
- Use an appropriate cooling system flusher to backflush the heater core. Use Premium Cooling System Flush or equivalent meeting Ford specification. Flush with water thoroughly after using VC-1 or equivalent prior to refilling the cooling system.
- Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding .
- If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.
WARNING:
Before servicing a vehicle equipped with a fire suppression system, depower the system by following the procedure in FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
article. Failure to follow the instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Always allow the engine to cool before opening the cooling system. Do not unscrew the coolant pressure relief cap when the engine is operating or the cooling system is hot. The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE:
For additional information, refer to the cooling system flusher manufacturer's operating instructions for particular vehicle hook-up.
WARNING:
If the vehicle is equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
article. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.