SECTION 303-03A:  Engine Cooling
  | 2014 Mustang Workshop Manual
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SPECIFICATIONS
  | Procedure revision date:  01/07/2013
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| Item | Specification | Fill Capacity | 
|---|---|---|
| Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep 
 ZC-31-A  | — | — | 
| Motorcraft® Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Concentrated 
 VC-3-B (US); CVC-3-B2 (Canada)  | WSS-M97B44-D | 3.7L engine: 11.7L (12.4 qt)
a
 
 Base 5.0L engine without oil cooler: 12.4L (13.1 qt) a Base 5.0L engine with oil cooler: 14.4L (15.2 qt.) a  | 
| Motorcraft® Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted 
 VC-3DIL-B (US); CVC-3DIL-B (Canada)  | WSS-M97B44-D2 | 3.7L engine: 11.7L (12.4 qt) 
 Base 5.0L engine without oil cooler: 12.4L (13.1 qt) Base 5.0L engine with oil cooler: 14.4L (15.2 qt.)  | 
| Motorcraft® Premium Cooling System Flush 
 VC-1  | ESR-M14P7-A | — | 
General Specifications
| Item | Specification | 
|---|---|
| Pressure Tests | |
| Complete cooling system maximum pressure | 138 kPa (20 psi) | 
| Pressure relief cap | 110 kPa (16 psi) | 
| Radiator (out of vehicle) | 138 kPa (20 psi) | 
| Thermostat Opening Temperatures | |
| Starts to open (3.7L) | 83.9-87.8°C (183-190°F) | 
| Fully open (3.7L) | 93.9°C (201°F) | 
| Starts to open (5.0L) | 82.2°C (180°F) | 
| Fully open (5.0L) | 94.5°C (202°F) | 
| Starts to open (5.8L) | 86.7-90.6°C (188-195°F) | 
| Fully open (5.8L) | 100°C (212°F) | 
Torque Specifications
| Description | Nm | lb-ft | lb-in | 
|---|---|---|---|
| A/C condenser bolts | 10 | — | 89 | 
| A/C condenser nuts | 8 | — | 71 | 
| Block heater | 40 | 30 | — | 
| Charge air cooler hose bolt — 5.8L | 8 | — | 71 | 
| Coolant outlet connector bolts — 5.8L | 10 | — | 89 | 
| Coolant pump bolts — 3.7L a | — | — | — | 
| Coolant pump bolt — 5.0L a | — | — | — | 
| Coolant pump bolts — 5.8L | 25 | 18 | — | 
| Coolant pump pulley bolts — 3.7L | 24 | 18 | — | 
| Coolant pump pulley bolts — 5.0L a | — | — | — | 
| Coolant pump pulley bolts — 5.8L | 25 | 18 | — | 
| Cooling fan motor and shroud bolt and stud bolt | 8 | — | 71 | 
| Degas bottle bolts | 8 | — | 71 | 
| Heater outlet tube bolt — 5.0L | 10 | — | 89 | 
| Lower splash shield bolts | 5 | — | 44 | 
| Radiator support bracket bolts | 10 | — | 89 | 
| Supercharger (SC) degas bottle bolt — 5.8L | 8 | — | 71 | 
| Thermostat housing bolts — 3.7L a | — | — | — | 
| Thermostat housing bolts — 5.0L | 10 | — | 89 | 
| Thermostat housing nuts — 5.8L | 25 | 18 | — | 
| Transmission cooler bolts (if equipped) | 8 | — | 71 | 
| Transmission cooler tubes bracket bolt (if equipped) | 7 | — | 62 |