Ford F-MAX - Engine Coolant

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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CAUTION
Fuel that will be taken for the vehicles
operating in cold climates shall be cold
climate fuel resistant to waxing in cold
weather. Otherwise, water inside the fuel
will freeze and prevent fl ow of fuel to
the engine; and the engine will not start.
Engine coolant
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Engine coolant contains 50% antifreeze
and 50% distilled water. Coolant
circulates inside the engine block and
cools the engine components.
This fl uid also cools the intarder oil in
vehicles with intarder.
CAUTION
Antifreeze does not prevent freezing
of the engine in winter only. It also
lubricates the water pump and extends
its service life. Ensure that the antifreeze
complies with the Ford specifi cations
when you are purchasing antifreeze.
Lime and other chemicals in the non-
distilled water cause corrosion in the
cast engine block.
CAUTION
Freezing temperature of the 50%
distilled water and 50% antifreeze
mixture is -37 ºC. On colder climates, it
is possible to achieve protection up to
-50ºC by adjusting the mixture ratio to
40% distilled water and 60% antifreeze.
Maximum antifreeze ratio is 60%, never
exceed this ratio.
CAUTION
The cover of the coolant reservoir shall
always be tightly closed.
Engine coolant reservoir is under
the hood. The coolant level shall be
between the MIN and the MAX marks
when the engine is cold, and it shall be
inspected daily.
If the coolant level is lower than the MIN
mark, the warning light shall illuminate
on the display. In this case:
• Stop the engine considering the road
safety.
• Check the coolant level in the coolant
reservoir under the hood.
• If the level is lower than the MIN
mark, add 50% distilled water and
50% antifreeze until the level reaches
between MIN and MAX marks.
In the case of a malfunction in the low
temperature circuit, a malfunction in
the electrical pump or a water leak;
the vehicle will start cutting down the
torque.
Engine