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Cooling System Specifications

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COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

Model Specification
Coolant Replacement Interval 30,000 Miles Or 36 Months
Coolant Capacity (Includes Heater) (1)
2.5L (VIN B) 7.9 Qts. (7.5L)
2.5L (VIN L)
A/T 8.6 Qts. (9.1L)
M/T 8.4 Qts. (8.9L)
3.0L DOHC 9.1 Qts. (8.6L)
3.0L Except DOHC 11.6 Qts. (11.0L)
3.8L 12.0 Qts. (11.3L)
Pressure Cap
Probe 13 Lbs.
Except Probe 16 Lbs.
Thermostat Opens
Contour & Mystique
Starts 185-188°F (85-87°C)
Fully Open 212°F (100°C)
Cougar & Thunderbird
Starts 193-200°F (90-94°C)
Fully Open 221°F (105°C)
Mustang
Starts 193-200°F (89-93°C)
Fully Open 221°F (105°C)
Probe
Starts 176-183°F (80-84°C)
Fully Open 203°F (95°C)
Sable & Taurus
Starts 180-200°F (82-93°C)
Fully Open 221°F (105°C)
(1) Not including reservoir bottle.