2002 Ford Explorer Owner's Manual - Page 149

Maintenance and Specifications ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant • Check the level of engine coolant when the engine is cold. • The coolant should be at the "cold fill level" or with the "cold fill range" as listed on the engine coolant reservoir. • Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service interval schedules. SHER FL WA ONLY UID RADIATOR COOLANT ONLY Make sure to use a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water. Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steam and scalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you. You can also be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid container. If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant could make it difficult to see through the windshield. Note: Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use engine coolant, antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified function. For vehicles with overflow coolant systems with a non-pressurized cap on the coolant recovery system, add coolant to the recovery reservoir when the engine is cool. Add the proper 50/50 coolant mixture to the "cold full" level. For all other vehicles, follow these steps to add engine coolant. 1. Turn the engine off and let it cool. 2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolant pressure relief cap on the reservoir. Slowly turn the cap counterclockwise until pressure begins to release. 149