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Question posted by jegalean on March 17th, 2014

What Color Coolant For 2001 Explorer

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Answer #1: Posted by waelsaidani1 on March 17th, 2014 1:06 PM
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If you have green coolant in your engine, you cannot and should not add orange coolant to it. Orange coolant is called Dex-Cool. It's an extended life coolant and has a different chemical composition than the green coolant. You can visit a car workshop to find the colour of your coolant

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Owner's Manual - Page 1

...including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2001 Ford Motor Company 1 Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and...
Owner's Manual - Page 7

Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter ...
Owner's Manual - Page 13

The ignition must be in this lamp to Engine coolant temperature gauge, Engine oil pressure gauge or Fuel gauge in the ON position for this ... equipped) Refer to the ON position and the engine is at or near empty. Check gage Illuminates when the engine coolant CHECK temperature is high, the engine oil GAGE pressure is low or the fuel gauge is off. THEFT Charging system Illuminates...
Owner's Manual - Page 17

... the engine immediately and let the engine cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is overheating. To reset, depress the.... 20 60 80 40 60 100 140 100 20 180 MPH km/h 120 17 Instrumentation Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of individual journeys. If it H enters the red section, the...
Owner's Manual - Page 123

... the engine still fails to start , repeat steps one through three. 5. Using the engine block heater (if equipped) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting, warms up . 4. Starting High-quality blends of winter grade (Ed85) ethanol will not harm the engine, so the heater can be plugged...
Owner's Manual - Page 154

... amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components. Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating 2A 3A 4A 5A 7.5A 10A 15A 20A 25A 30A 40A 50A 60A 70A 80A Mini fuses Grey Violet Pink Tan Brown Red...
Owner's Manual - Page 182

...use a washer fluid that meets Ford specification . Refer to Lubricant specifications in the engine coolant reservoir. Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze agents should be used only if they provide ... AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Refer to fill the reservoir. SHER FL WA ONLY UID RADIATOR COOLANT ONLY Only use only the Motorcraft air filter element listed. Refer to Motorcraft Part ...
Owner's Manual - Page 183

...; C (265° F). • Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion. • Enables calibrated gauges to a freeze point of coolant falls below , add coolant per the instructions in the reservoir. The level of coolant should be maintained at the "cold full" of "cold fill range" level in the scheduled maintenance guide. Maintenance and...
Owner's Manual - Page 184

... Ford Specification WSS-M97B51-A1. Adding engine coolant When adding coolant, make it is a 50/50 mixture of coolant your vehicle requires, check your coolant reservoir or contact your coolant reservoir. • Add Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (green-colored), VC-4-A (U.S.) or CXC-10 (Canada) or Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored), VC-7-A, depending on the type of...
Owner's Manual - Page 185

... let it is loosened slightly. 1. Maintenance and care • Do not add/mix an orange-colored, extended life coolant such as possible. Mixing Motorcraft Speciality Orange Engine Coolant or any orange-colored extended life product with your factory filled coolant can cause engine damage from corrosion, overheating or freezing. • Do not use alcohol, methanol...
Owner's Manual - Page 186

... Company recommends the use of in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (green-colored). Replace the cap. If you removed the radiator cap in the coolant reservoir should be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss.) After any coolant has been added, check the coolant concentration see above), to the proper level. Use of engine...
Owner's Manual - Page 187

... to Refill capacities in the winter months. Fill your vehicle will decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage. • Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will provide adequate freeze protection at the temperatures in which you drive in extremely hot climates: • It is still...
Owner's Manual - Page 225

... V are not interchangeable. DO NOT MIX MERCON and MERCON V. Capacities and specifications Fluid Engine coolant 4 Front axle lubricant Rear axle lubricant 5 Windshield washer fluid Ford Part Name Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (green-colored) or Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear...
Owner's Manual - Page 227

... Part Name or equivalent Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (green-colored) Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil Motorcraft MERCON V ATF Motorcraft MERCON Multi-Purpose ATF Ford Part Number VC-4-A (US) or CXC-10 (Canada) ...
Owner's Manual - Page 256

... Motorcraft capacity (4x4)2 MERCON V ATF.3 Use either green-colored Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant or yellow-colored Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant. Refer to Adding engine coolant, in -tank cooler. Filling station information Information Refer to "Octane Recommendations" in color). DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in the maintenance and care chapter Fuel tank...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 218

... • DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant F6AZ-19544-AA (orange in color). • DO NOT USE a DEX-COOL௡ engine coolant or an equivalent engine coolant that meets Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D. • DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol antifreeze or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze. • DO...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 257

... fluid change intervals. 6 Vehicles equipped with 4.0L SOHC V6 engines and 3.73:1 or 4.10:1 rear axle ratios or with an in color). DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in -tank cooler. Rear axles containing synthetic lubricant are not interchangeable. These lubricants are indicated on the dipstick or on the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 259

... Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A to Adding engine coolant, in color) Refer to the rear axle whenever the axle has been serviced. 259 MERCON௡ and... MERCON௡ ESA-M1C75-B ESR-M17P5-A DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant F6AZ-19544-AA, meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D (orange in the Maintenance and Care chapter. ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 287

... MERCON௡ V. Refer to line on the dipstick handle. Use Motorcraft MERCON௡ V ATF. 3 9.8L (13.9 quarts). DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Use Motorcraft MERCON௡ V ATF. 3 Power steering fluid capacity Automatic transmission fluid capacity (4x2 vehicles with 4.0L V6 engines) 2 Automatic transmission fluid capacity (4x4...
Warranty Guide 4th Printing - Page 23

COVERAGE FOR 2001-MODEL VEHICLES (GVWR OF 14,000 LBS. Left Exhaust Manifold - Right Exhaust Manifold Gasket Exhaust Manifold to 7 ... Speed Sensor Assembly Turbocharger X(25) X(25,2) X(2) X 19 (1) F-Series/Super Duty/Automatic Transmission, Excursion only, (2) Explorer, Mountaineer only, (3) Windstar only, (4) Crown Victoria/CNG, (5) Mustang, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis only, (6) F-Series...

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