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) | ||||
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