1998 Ford EXPLORER

Submodel: | Engine Type: V6 | Liters: 4.0

Fuel Delivery: FI | Fuel: GAS

SECTION 303-03: Engine Cooling 1998 Explorer/Mountaineer Workshop Manual

SPECIFICATIONS Procedure revision date: 10/11/2002

General Specifications

Item Specification
Cooling System Capacity 15.1 Liters (16.0 Quarts)
Pressure Test
Cooling System 138 kPa (20 psi)
Cap 89-124 kPa (13-18 psi)
Thermostat Opening Temperature
Starts to Open 90C (194F)
Fully Open 99C (210F)
Lubricants/Adhesives/Cleaners
Premium Engine Coolant ESE-M97B44-A
E2FZ-19549-AA (in Oregon, F5FZ-19549-CC, in Canada, Motorcraft CXC-10)
Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant F6AZ-19544-AA, or DEX-COOL WSS-M97B44-D
Premium Cooling System Flush ESR-M14P7-A
F1AZ-19A503
Pipe Sealant with Teflon WSK-M2G350-A2
D8AZ-19554-A
Gasket and Trim Adhesive ESR-M11P17-A, ESF-M2G52-A
F3AZ-19B508-B
Metal Surface Cleaner WSE-M5B392-A
F4AZ-19A536-RA
Dow Corning Silastic 734-R7V Equivalent Commercial Product
Dow Corning Primer 1200 Equivalent Commercial Product
Premium Long-Life ESA-M1C75-B
Grease XG-1-C

Torque Specifications

Description Nm lb-ft lb-in

5.0L
Auxillary Transmission Cooler Line Bracket Bolt 10 89
Block Heater Screw 1.6-1.8 14-16
Engine Compartment Light Switch Assembly Bolt
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 13-20 10-15
Fan Clutch Bolts 19-26 14-19
Fan Clutch to Water Pump Pulley Nut 46-63 34-46
Fan Shroud Bolts 6-8 53-71
Radiator Coolant Recovery Reservoir Bolts 6-8 53-71
Radiator to Radiator Support Bolts 6-8 53-71
Speed Control Servo Bolt 8.9-12.1 79-107
Thermostat Housing Bolts 16-24 12-18
Transmission Cooling Line Fitting to Radiator 20-30 17-22
Transmission Cooling Line to Cooler Fitting Nut 20-30 17-22
Water Bypass Tube Hose Clamps 11-15 8-11
Water Pump Bolts 20-28 15-21
Water Pump Pulley Bolts 16-25 12-18
Water Temperature Indicator Sender Unit 11-24 8-18
4.0L
Battery Ground Cable 7-10 62-89
Belt Idler Pulley Bolts 45 33
Block Heater Screw 1.6-1.8 14-16
Engine Block Coolant Drain Plug 16-24 12-18
Engine Compartment Light Switch Assembly Bolt 5-6 41-55
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 13-20 10-15
Fan Blade to Fan Clutch Bolts 19-26 14-19
Fan Clutch to Water Pump Pulley Nut 46-63 34-46
Fan Shroud Bolts 6-8 53-71
Radiator Coolant Recovery Reservoir Bolts 6-8 53-71
Radiator Draincock 2.0-2.7 18-25
Radiator to Radiator Support Bolts 6-8 53-71
Speed Control Servo Bolt 8.9-12.1 79-107
Thermostat Housing Bolts (4.0L Push Rod) 16-24 12-18
Thermostat Housing Bolts (4.0L SOHC) 8-11 71-97
Transmission Cooling Line Fitting to Radiator 20-30 17-22
Water Pump Bolts 8.5-12 6-9
Water Pump Pulley Bolts 22-28 17-20
Water Pump Stud Bolts 8.5-12 6-9
Water Temperature Indicator Sender Unit 11-24 8-18