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Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 1011

1. Leak test the radiator or intercooler in clean water with 138 kPa (20 psi) air pressure.

GENERAL PROCEDURES

SUPERCHARGER COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING & BLEEDING

Draining

1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & HOISTING .

2. Open the intercooler radiator draincock, allow coolant to drain.

Filling & Bleeding

WARNING:

Never remove the pressure relief cap while the engine is operating or
when the cooling system is hot. Failure to follow these instructions can
result in damage to the cooling system or engine or personal injury. To
avoid having scalding hot coolant or steam blow out of the degas bottle
when removing the pressure relief cap, wait until the engine has cooled,
then wrap a thick cloth around the pressure relief cap and turn it slowly.
Step back while the pressure is released from the cooling system. When
certain all the pressure has been released, (still with a cloth) turn and
remove the pressure relief cap.

CAUTION: The coolant must be recovered in a suitable, clean container for reuse. If

the coolant is contaminated, it must be recycled or disposed of correctly
and replaced.

CAUTION: Some vehicle cooling systems are filled with Motorcraft Premium Engine

Coolant VC-4-A (in Oregon VC-5, in Canada CXC-10) or equivalent meeting
Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A (Green color). Others are filled with
Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A or equivalent meeting
Ford specification WSS-M97B51-A1 (Yellow color). Always fill the cooling
system with the same coolant that is present in the system. Do not mix
coolant types.

NOTE:

The addition of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC-6, darkens
Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from Yellow to Golden Tan.

NOTE:

Less than 80% of coolant capacity can be recovered with the engine in the
vehicle. Dirty, rusty or contaminated coolant requires replacement.

CAUTION: Engine coolant provides freeze protection, boil protection, cooling

efficiency and corrosion protection to the engine and cooling
components. In order to obtain these protections, the engine coolant must

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Supercharger Cooling - F150 Pickup

1. To maintain the integrity of the coolant and the cooling system:

1. Add Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant VC-4-A (in Oregon VC-5, in Canada CXC-10) or

equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A (Green color), or Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant VC-7-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B51-A1 (Yellow
color). Use the same coolant that was drained from the cooling system. Do not mix coolant types.

2. Do not add/mix orange-colored Motorcraft Speciality Orange Engine Coolant VC-2 or equivalent

meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D. Mixing coolants may degrade the coolant's corrosion
protection.

3. Do not add alcohol, methanol, brine, or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol

antifreeze. These can cause engine damage from overheating or freezing.

4. Do not mix with recycled coolant unless it meets the requirements of Ford specification ESE-

M97B44-A or WSS-M97B51-A1. Not all coolant recycling processes meet these Ford
specifications. Use of such coolants can harm the engine and cooling system components.

2. Fill the degas bottle. Use Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant VC-4-A (in Oregon VC-5, in Canada

CXC-10) or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A (Green color), or Motorcraft
Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B51-A1
(Yellow color). Use the same coolant that was drained from the cooling system. Do not mix coolant
types.

3. Start the engine and allow to run not less than one minute.

Turn the engine off.

4. Add coolant as needed. Use Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant VC-4-A (in Oregon VC-5, in Canada

5. Repeat the above procedure to make sure all entrapped air is released.

be maintained at the correct concentration and fluid level in the degas
bottle.

CAUTION: Some vehicle cooling systems are filled with Motorcraft Premium Engine

NOTE:

The addition of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC-6, darkens
Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from Yellow to Golden Tan.

NOTE:

When adding engine coolant, use a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and clean,
drinkable water.

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2003 ENGINE Supercharger Cooling - F150 Pickup

SUPERCHARGER COOLING SYSTEM FLUSHING

Fig. 9: Removing Pressure Relief Cap
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

1. Once pressure is released, remove the pressure relief cap.

2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to SUPERCHARGER COOLING

SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING & BLEEDING .

WARNING:

Never remove the pressure relief cap while the engine is operating
or when the cooling system is hot. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in damage to the cooling system or engine or
personal injury. To avoid having scalding hot coolant or steam blow
out of the degas bottle when removing the pressure relief cap, wait
until the engine has cooled, then wrap a thick cloth around the
pressure relief cap and turn it slowly. Step back while the pressure
is released from the cooling system, when you are sure all the
pressure has been released, (still with a cloth) turn and remove the
pressure relief cap.

NOTE:

Refer to the cooling system flusher manufacturer's operating instructions
for specific vehicle hook-up.

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3. Using an appropriate cooling system flusher, flush the intercooler cooling system.

Use Premium Cooling System Flush VC-1 meeting Ford specification ESR-M14P7-A.

4. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to SUPERCHARGER COOLING SYSTEM

DRAINING, FILLING & BLEEDING .

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

WATER PUMP

Removal & Installation

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

2. Drain the coolant. For additional information, refer to SUPERCHARGER COOLING SYSTEM

DRAINING, FILLING & BLEEDING .

3. Remove the retainer and position the inner fender well aside.

Fig. 10: Removing Retainer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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